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THE REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
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A whiter shade of pale Choosing soft pastels for the color palette in your home can offer a warm and gentle atmosphere in any room. When chosen carefully, the color palette can be sophisticated and chic. Pastels can actually brighten up a space and have become more popular in recent years. Lissa Talavera, general manager of Furniture Kathy Style had some insight on pastels and incorporating the color palette into your home.
Using pastels on accent pieces makes for a modern look.
“Incorporating pastels into your space introduces soft, soothing, and peaceful vibes,” said Talavera. “When designing a space, I typically pair pastels with white or grey.” When chosen correctly, the color palette can achieve an angelic, serene look and offer relaxing comfort. Recently, pastels have been fashionable due to their appeal for a minimalistic look and feel. The general manager shared some of her personal suggestions
and tips to help you achieve the look and vibe you desire when incorporating a pastel color palette in your home. “The goal is to achieve a sense of calmness, sophistication and joy,” she said. For a contemporary, modern vibe, Talavera suggests incorporating pastels on small accent pieces such as home decor, accent throw pillows, area rugs, or wall art. “A hint of black or grey is a must to
achieve a crisp, contemporary modern look,” she said. Talavera added that grey is the “new black” and can easily be incorporated with a pastel palette. She also suggests pairing pastels with bright white if that is more your style. Pastels can offer a tranquil setting to any room. They are especially pleasing in a bedroom or home office where stark white can look a little stiff and continued on page 10
