Guest Picks: A Pale Color Palette to Quiet the Senses

In the buzzing, active world we live in, a little quieting goes a very long way. I’m finding myself attracted to pale colors these days, and I’ve selected a few goodies that I feel nurture the feeling of calm most of us crave in the conclusion of a very long and busy day. In the ideal light interior, I would put together calming hues, soft textures and intriguing art. Surround yourself with unusual pieces and you’ll see pale doesn’t have to mean bland pastels and girlish bedrooms. — Barbara from Elza B Design

The New Traditionalists

Bed No. Twenty One

This magnificent bed may be custom tailored to meet your colour scheme and finish preferences. I love this bleached walnut frame with a dusty beige, shearling-upholstered headboard. It is dreamy.

Neiman Marcus

Art / “Passing Through” Painting – $1,325

“Passing Through” by Rosenbaum Fine Art offers a subtle mixture of washed-out colours, creating a soothing image.

ABC Carpet

Amaleh Rug – $2,399

This pink Amaleh rug makes me think of cotton candy or fruit sherbet. I love its transitional design and silent colours.

Serena & Lily

“Welcome” by Sara Matson Westover – $1,400

This magnificent watercolor and mixed-media drawing by Sara Matson Westover has a lovely ethereal quality.

Wisteria

Handmade Petal Vase, Small – $69

I love this handmade white petal vase. It would look fabulous with a bouquet of thistles or peonies.

Wisteria

Organic Arbalet Dresser – $1,299

This stunning light wood vest would look fantastic in an entry foyer or bedroom. I love how smooth the grain of the timber seems, and the curves are just smashing.

Contemporary Table Lamps

This sexy lamp by Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams is perfectly weathered and curved. I love that it comes in so many wonderful colors.

ABC Carpet & Home

Sophia Block Decorative Pillows, Gold/Sky – $125

I love the relaxed pattern and colour scheme on this block-printed pillow.

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Baby Alpaca Throw, Ivory – $385

This timeless ivory alpaca throw lends itself nicely to many interiors. It connotes coziness and remainder.

Neiman Marcus

“Tolin” Ben Linens – $72

I love John Robshaw’s fabrics and prints. This “Tolin” cotton voile set offers vibrant hues in ethnic prints. Do not you just love how Robshaw matches and blends?

Jayson Home

Antique Painted Chest – $4,195

This19th century French painted torso is in one of the very striking colour of ice cold blue. I would put it in the kitchen to store my dining table linens.

Neiman Marcus

Hairhide Mirror – $725

This hairhide mirror by Jamie Young is elegant and easy to coordinate with. Try it in your entryway above just a little console table.

Les Indiennes

Papillon Fabric, Gold

Les Indiennes’ mustard yellow and white cotton fabric would be a hit on your veranda. Imagine sipping lemonade in a white-washed area, snuggled against pillows made with this fabric.

John Derian Company

John Derian Company Inc — Tete-a-Tete – $4,350

This dual seat by John Derian will make a fantastic addition to your interior. I love two people can sit on this and enjoy silent reading or conversation.

John Derian Company

Calm Cat Tray – $70

This decoupage tray with a candy cat sitting beneath a lavish, yellow-tasseled pillow is just ideal. It could be the ideal receptacle to deposit keys and coins in when you empty your pockets.

John Derian Company

Cove Sofa – $2,700

The Cove Sofa by John Derian goes perfectly with a light color scheme. Spruce it up with a couple pretty cushions in fascinating prints.

Jayson Home

Beach Blanket, Yellow – $150

This soft and textured beach blanket stands out. Use it indoors as a summer blanket at a bedroom or on a sofa arm.

Jayson Home

Zoe Sage Pillow – $175

The Zoe Sage Pillow has a “hippie chic” look I find very attractive.

1stdibs

Pair of Giraffe Chairs

These unusual, midcentury timber Giraffe Chairs by Arne Jacobsen will surely draw your visitors in, starting off a conversation about design.

1stdibs

Flowering Yamabuki

This is a stunning 1930s Japanese silk painting by Nakatsuka Issan. I love the weeping quality of the light Japanese yellow roses.

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