Whilst we may be plunging into a cold and dark winter, one can always keep a cheery spring theme in the home. Nude and moody colour schemes have been taking centre stage as of late, with contemporary, victorian and japandi styles favouring muted, neutral tones with varying shades of beige, greige and khaki. However, some brighter colour schemes are ramping up in popularity.

If you’re heard of Danish Pastel, and love the idea of pastel aesthetic room decor – I’ve got a treat for you. Did you know that other decor styles are also getting a pastel makeover? Whether you favour cleaner, more modern shapes, or you prefer the intricate sophistication of vintage pieces – there is a pastel aesthetic out there for you! Read on for pastel room ideas of every style and creed.

This stunning Danish Pastel concept drawing on Behance shows the magic that can happen when pastel green is paired with pastel pink. This is a favourite colour pairing for pastel aesthetic room decor, and beautifully mimics the flowers we see in nature. The modern globe lights and the bubble shape of the sofa and pouffe are also typical of the Danish Pastel room aesthetic.

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Pastel Aesthetic room decor

What is a pastel colour palette? Wikipedia describes pastel colours as

Pastels or pastel colors belong to a pale family of colors… The colors of this family are usually described as “soothing.” Pink, mauve, and baby blue are commonly used pastel colors, as well as mint green, peach, periwinkle, and lavender.

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Pastels can come in a range of saturation, from bright baby blues to more muted dusky pinks and sage greens- it totally depends on your own colour scheme and requirements.

Pastel colours are often associated with Easter, weddings and babies – with other names for pastel blue and pink being ‘baby blue’ and ‘baby pink’. However – why save these beautiful shades for special occasions? We should enjoy them every day!

So why choose pastel aesthetic? Bright colours are actually known for prompting both creativity and happiness, and whilst stark primary colours and darker secondary colours can be beautiful, they can also be overpowering. Luckily their pastel cousins provide just as much personality without having the tendency to become overwhelming.

What’s the best pastel colour scheme? Pastel colours actually go with almost anything. -so if you’re looking to inject some colour into an existing neutral colour scheme, it’s guaranteed to look great. Pastel colours also look gorgeous when mixed, as we have seen with light pastel green rooms in particular – often matched with pastel pinks or yellows. But it can be difficult to implement ALL THE COLOURS without causing a headache here or there. Pastel decor usually looks best when prioritising 2 or 3 colours whilst using the rest as accents.

So how to make ur room a pastel aesthetic? Whether you’re wondering how to style a pastel green room in particular, or if you’re looking for pastel blue room decor inspo, or simply how to make ur room a pastel aesthetic as a whole – you can achieve the pastel look no matter what you’re existing design style is.

Pastels even look great with existing neutral or grey decors, as seen in the image above. Pastel green is matched with neutral beige and dark grey in a minimalist room – and it looks beautiful. The addition of the sage green actually really helps to make the room ‘pop’, particularly when working as a background for a huge plume of pampass grass.

If you’re wondering what colour kitchen goes with a pastel green living room, or how to make a pastel purple bedroom look more aesthetically pleasing – I’ve got you! It’s actually much easier than you would think!

This article contains plenty of pastel aesthetic room ideas for scandi, victorian, boho and even gothic styles. Pastel room decor is easy to implement and there are hundreds of thousands of cute ornaments and trinkets to get you started with your pastel aesthetic. If you need some inspiration to kick off with – read on.

Danish pastel room decor

What is Danish Pastel interior design? The danish pastel interior design is a trend that started gaining traction all over social media in 2020. It is the perfect mix of modern, funky Scandinavian shapes in beautiful pastel colours – often contrasting with white walls or floors. Described as a combination of cozy hygge with a playful palette, it is a fresh and fun design style to incorporate into your home.

This Danish pastel kitchen is a perfect example of the Danish Pastel room aesthetic. Mixing Scandinavian style light oaks and rounded furniture with a minimalist space. The pastel green kitchen cabinets offset the dusky pastel pink walls, creating a beautifully soft contrast. The added touch of panelling against the island, with the asymmetric dining bench add to the originality of the space.

This danish pastel room decor again mixes pastel greens with pastel pinks, creating a stunning colour palette. The colour blocking off the walls, on a white background are typical of the Danish Pastel aesthetic, as are the rounded shapes of this danish pastel room decor. The prints add an additional touch of fun to the this Danish Pastel bedroom – injecting a sense of personality to the bedroom.

Frollein_herr on instagram is truly the queen of Danish pastel room decor. This is classic Danish Pastel room aesthetic, she uses a wide range of pastel colours, even including the picture frames to a stunning effect. We also see modern, comfy hygge style sofas and the classic retro graphic patterns that are synonymous with this style.

Another example of a stunning pastel color living room from @Kinevinje on Instagram. This mix of pastels has been artfully done, from the peach walls to the lilac door to the stunning milky yellow accents in the cushion and rug. What previously could have been a very minimalist room is almost made maximilist through the clever use of colour.

Pastel goth room decor

Another pastel aesthetic that is currently trending is Pastel Goth – yes – Pastel Goth! Whilst the two are rarely associated with each other, this popular design style is the perfect contrast between two styles.

So, what is Pastel Goth? Previously goth was all about haunting prints and materials in dark, moody colours – Pastel Goth is simply using the same haunting prints and materials in pastel pinks and blue. This contrast between the light and playful colours with the moody and dramatic subjects of these paintings and sculptures can turn into a piece of art.

How to make your room pastel goth? Goth design styles typically favour intricate furniture and materials. Seating, tables and beds will have beautiful carvings etched into their surfaces – typical of vintage finds. This pastel goth room decor shown by Beserk is a perfect example of this – with beautifully elegant chairs, tables and even a lampost! All in a stunning baby pink and pastel green colour scheme.

You will often also see carnival/circus themeds decor in a pastel goth decor, like the crazy addition of the merry-go-round horse in this @beserk frame – a playful addition that both shocks and delights!

An important element of Pastel goth room decor is it’s lighting. Again, intricate chandeliers are favoured but this time in all the shades of a rainbow. This paired with coloured strip lights under a 4 poster bed, covered in pink chenille would make for the perfect pastel goth bedroom.

How’s this for Pastel goth inspo? Karinade has created the ultimate gallery wall, contrasting pretty objects such as unicorns and pastel cherubs with skulls and even a stag beetle. This is the key to a pastel goth aesthetic – the mixture of both romantic, childish and dark and haunting are what creates intrigue and the wow factor.

The ‘maximilism’ (opposite of minimalism) of this gallery wall is also typical of the pastel goth trend, where walls and shelves are packed to the brim with art, ornaments, trinkets and frames – this time in pastel shades!

For an easy first step into Pastel Goth room decor, why not go for these stunning skull candles, sold in a variety of aesthetic pastel colours. These paired in a bare room or even a darker colours scheme will make a huge impact and take you well on. the way to your Pastel Goth aesthetic.

Pastel botanical room decor

What is pastel botanical decor? Pastel botanical decor takes full advantage of natures original pastel colours – flowers and botanicals. Roses, peonies, hydrangea, cherry blossom – all are stunning pastel additions to any home and look stunning with any pastel backdrop.

Honeybeeandhollie on instagram shows off the perfect pastel aesthetic by making full use of flowers and botanicals, adding huge bouquets to multiple surfaces and bringing it together with stunning pastel floral wallpaper.

If you’re lucky enough to be green fingered, picking out your favourite seasonal flowers and adding them to jars and vases dotted around the home is a beautiful way to show them off in the colder months. On the other hand, artificial flowers have come a long way – and if you’re not opposed to having them in your home can make just as much impact as the real thing.

Honeybeeandhollie matches decor to her flower arrangements, with a dusty pink paint on. the walls and decorative items in pastel pinks and blues. This is a truly beautiful example of a pastel color living room. If you want to recreate the look, you can get really affordable artificial flowers from most stores nowadays. If you’re planning on ordering online – check out my review on B&M, The Range and Dunelm artificial flowers before you click ‘buy’.

The opportunities are endless with a pastel botanical room theme. You can take individual stems of your favourite flowers and put them in glass jars for a more minimal aesthetic, or if you’re aiming for the full look then getting big bouquets of pastel flowers, and placing them in stunning ming vases is a stunning example of pastel aesthetic room decor.

You can even create wreaths, garlands and headboards of these stunning floral arrangements to take your pastel aesthetic room decor to the next level. This is truly one of my favourite decor styles, and is one I’m currently implementing in my botanical bedroom. If you want to create your very own floral headboard for your pastel aesthetic room decor, you can check out my £30 hack here.

Another key aspect of the pastel botanical aesthetic is, of course, floral wallpaper or murals. Woodchip & Magnolia have cleverly echoed the colours in their wallpaper with their textiles, with pastel purple and green cushions and a pastel purple rug. If you’re unsure which shades you like together – a wallpaper is a great place to start. You can then use it as the starting point for the rest of your colour scheme.

If you want to get more botanical bedroom ideas, you can find inspiration from leading hotels and restaurants here.

Pastel victorian room decor

Another one of my favourite examples of pastel aesthetic room decor – pastel victorian incorporates antique pieces which display impeccable craftsmanship, often paired with intricate wall panels and mouldings. Victorian pastel tends to be a little more subdued, and is perfect for those of us wanting a softer look whilst remaining playful.

This stunning design from @nivasa_home matches a beautifully carved french style sofa with a pastel green base and stunning floral cushioning in pastel blues and purples. This colour scheme is then carried down in accessories such as books and ornaments, whilst keeping the rest of the room neutral.

An absolutely gorgeous example of pastel victorian decor in this grade II listed home from @thelocationhouse. With stunningly detailed archways and moulding, painted in the most beautiful shades of pink and blue, it is no wonder this home is frequently booked out for events on television shows. The introduction of additional pastel colours through adding bouquets of flowers sparingly, along with the gold detailing on the walls really brings the look together.

Another example of just how good these classic french sofas look in pastel pinks and blues. A perfect addition to an otherwise bare room – this can look great with white walls or with a more intricate background.

This Edwardian home in London, showcased on livingetc, does a brilliant job of matching pastel colours with deeper hues. The addition of deep blues and yellows to an otherwise pastel aesthetic room decor is artfully done, and looks incredible.

Pastel Boho

The classic boho aesthetic has got a rainbow upgrade! Boho combines natural elements, often handcrafted and 60s/70s inspired. Think macrame, rattan, wood, LOTS of plants and retro furniture with abstract artwork and nature inspired prints. When it comes to pastel boho aesthetic, the colours are more dusky than pastel room decor in other styles. Think dusky pinks mixed with a classic seventies colour palette of oranges and mustard yellows.

@Elliesunakawa pulls off a rare orange and pink colour scheme, with beautiful boho decor additions. This pastel aesthetic room decor works so well due to the blank canvas of the white walls and oak floors, along with the contrasting greens of her boho plants. She also artfully balances the different hues, allowing orange to be the primary colour whilst providing a range of pretty pink accents.

Another superb example of the pastel boho aesthetic from belarte studio for this UK home. Graphic prints of the green bed spread are paired with the illustrated pastel pink cushions and a delightful pastel wall mural all come together to create a picture perfect pastel room decor. Again, we see the introduction of warmer colours typical of the pastel boho aesthetic, with the mustard yellow curtains and dark wood bedside cabinets.

Extra points for the stunning rattan headboard!

The hilariously named @honeyidressedthepug has a simply beautiful pastel kitchen vibe put together. With artful pastel purple colour blocking, helping to zone off the ‘dining area’ of the kitchen, mixed with the retro pastel green cupboard and rattan stools – this is a lovely example of pastel aesthetic room decor – with a boho touch! Notice the clever use of botanicals to break up the space and draw the eye up the whole length of the wall.

These styles go to show that we have no need to fear colour when it comes to pastel aesthetic room decor! Trends have favoured creams and greys for a while now, but there is no reason we can’t inject a lot more colour into our homes – particularly the sweet and soothing tones of pastel shades.

Hopefully this blog post has satisfied your inspo needs for pastel aesthetic room decor, danish pastel bedrooms, pastel color living rooms and pastel goth rooms – which ones are your favourites? Let me know if any styles are missing – and I’d love to see how you’ve implemented this trend in your own home!