spring pastels

spring finally feels like it might be here to stay...

fresh greens, soft pinks and vibrant yellows are

slowly transforming the landscape.

i don't usually gravitate towards pastel colors, but 

these rooms really caught my eye:

let's face it...anytime you have high ceilings, tall windows,

hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, and a classic 
fireplace surround, it's pretty easy to make a room look
amazing. what i love here is the  confident mix of 
several pastel shades, along with the doses of chocolate + white.

this room is happy.
i LOVE the trim on the valance, and the teal chairs are lovely.

things to notice here:
the aqua band at the bottom of the pink drapes.
the hot pink leopard chair.
the acrylic chair and lamp.
the subtle tone on tone wallpaper/stencil in the headboard wall.

this jonathan adler room has been all over, and for good reason.
it's cheerful, whimsical, modern and traditional at the same time.

LOVE:
the wallpapered panel. 
the white chandelier.
the trellis ottoman.
the black bookcases.

this room is subtle and gorgeous.
everything is totally neutral except for the pillows.
this is a great "base"...you can literally transform
this room with just some throw pillows.

this is another room that has  quite a bit of color,
but reads as soft and soothing. purple and yellow
are complimentary colors, and so pairing them creates 
a lot of visual interest, and because both colors are
muted, the effect becomes very sophisticated.

this color scheme for this room seems to have been 

taken from the art above the bed...

a great way to start building a "color story" for a room...

orange + hot pink done right.

this room is bright and yet still soft.
i love that green sofa...and don't even get me started
on the drapery trim!

happy + sophisticated.
i WANT that yellow chair...no, i may NEED that yellow chair.

images via house and home, caldwell flake, decorpad, elle decor.