Your Perfect Palette is Muted Pastels

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Soft, Playful, and Stylish—Your Palette: Muted Pastels

You bring a touch of whimsy to minimalism! Soft blushes, sage greens, and powder blues give your space personality while keeping it calm and chic.

Pastel paint colours for you

Crown Fairy Dust – A soft but bright pastel pink to add instant colour to your room
Farrow & Ball Pink Ground – A grounding pin that isn’t overwhelming and is soft and subtle
Earthborn Rosie Posie – A petal pink, perfect for bedrooms
First Dawn – A bright sky blue
Craig & Rose Swedish Blue – A powder blue ideal for Scandi spaces
Farrow & Ball Sugar Bag Blue – A blue with a hint of green for a slightly teal colour – great for creating a coastal look
Mellow Sage – A soft sage green that is easy on the eye
Farrow & Ball Pale Hound – A pastel yellow-green for a calming shade that sits somewhere between yellow and olive (would look great on panelling)
Dulux Vanilla Sundae – A cheerful yellow that can look intense when combined with dark colours and light and airy when combined with light colours such as sage green and white

Minimalist decor to consider for your style

See the custom mood board below that we have created to inspire your minimalist colour. You can shop the items under the image too!

pastel scheme mood board for a living room

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Organisation tip for this colour scheme

Choose pretty yet practical storage in soft tones
Use pastel-coloured storage boxes or baskets to keep things tidy without losing your playful flair. A blush pink or sage green box can hold your bits and bobs while adding charm. Floating shelves in light wood or white can help display and store without overwhelming the space.

pastel living room scheme for a minimalist

Shelf styling tip

Mix soft colours and fun shapes
Style shelves with pastel vases, quirky ceramics, and soft-hued books. Stack items in playful groupings, and don’t be afraid to add a framed print with soft abstract art. Use colour to tie it all together while keeping it light and airy.