13 Perfect Pastels
Even the palest of pop colour can add personality to your living space. Pastels are perfect for a refresh of your home.
If you’re looking to get creative with your colour scheme, painting in pastels could be the way to go this season. Soft sorbet shades and delicate washes of colour are both calming and cool – think sugar almonds rather than dolly mixtures – and they make for a stylish springtime refresh. Simply dramatise with dark swatches and furnishings, or lush tropical foliage and fabrics, for bold accents to frame those sweet shades.
1>> Cuisinart Style Collection 1.7L Traditional Kettle, Vintage Rose €70.72, 2 Slot Toaster, Vintage Rose €76.71 or €147.43 bundle, visit amazon.co.uk Whether used as a shimmering solo statement or teamed with a marble work surface, there’s a sophisticated sheen to this stylish kettle and toaster, with polished chrome details.
2>> Indoor Egg House €27.60, visit redcandy.co.uk A hen house to call your own, this sweet wooden egg cabinet comes with a drawer to hold your egg cups.
3>> Wellness Replenish Pink Orb Vase €42, visit dartington.co.uk One of the joys of an orb vase in pacifying pink is it only takes the tiniest spray or stem to make a floral feature
4>> Striped Duck Egg Indoor Outdoor Area Rug – Decker from €15.41, visit kukoonrugs.com Inspired by deckchairs and beach holidays, this weatherproof, easy clean rug is ideal for pulling your seating area together and complementing your patio furniture.
5>> Pablo Wallpaper in Blush Pink €24 per roll, visit ilovewallpaper.ie A wallpaper pattern with just the right vibes, abstract faces are easy on the eye and work like a dream with neutrals and minimalist Scandi schemes.
6>> Perfect Picnic Dinner Plates – set of four €16 (reduced), visit joebrowns.co.uk With an exotic pastel print to remind you of far-flung places, these melamine plates will take you from fi ne dining to table scaping al fresco, in a drop of a sun hat.
7>> Neko Cat Vase in Apricot €43, visit redcandy.co.uk We’re always happy to make space for a cute cat vase, and this one’s ideal for dried or silk flowers in a corresponding peachy shade.
8>> The Sofology Islington in Sleek Blush All Over €598.32, visit sofology.co.uk This luxe, plush pink accent chair looks so comfy, who wouldn’t want to swivel in its padded seat? And come happy hour, sink back with a glass of pink prosecco!
9>> Sorrento Floral White Blue Duvet Cover & Pillowcases €96.26, visit thefinecottoncompany.com Floral design duvet cover and pillowcases in white with tones of blue in a smooth, lustrous sustainably sourced cotton sateen. A bright spring floral to brighten any bedroom.
10>> Lo Lois Set of Two Armchairs €142.80, other items from a selection, visit marksandspencer.co.uk A beautiful minty green and the freshest colour for outdoor entertaining, these armchairs are made for summer Pimm’s parties, or creating a relaxing oasis.
11>> Pastels Ombre Sprinkles 3-Tier Cake Stand €58.80, visit neonimo.co.uk Cute as candy, this cake stand’s crying out for cupcakes and a spoonful of Neopolitan ice cream. Just dreamy.
12>> Smeg Retro Citrus Juicer €139, visit harveynorman.ie ‑ These pastel hued Smeg Retro Citrus Juicers come in baby blue, pink and palest green. The loveliest of kitchen appliances and perfect for summer fruit cocktails.
13>>Aoife Mullane cushions from €170, visit aoifemullane.ie Front, gold shell print created on chalk velvet; behind, gold seafoam print created on sky blue velvet. Luxurious!