The power of pale hues
Pale pink is used in a living space to help create a gender neutral decorative element. Photos courtesy Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS
Cathy Hobbs
Tribune News Service From pastel pinks to powder blues and soft silver, incorporating pale hues can be the perfect color palette to add soft, soothing elements into your space. While bright, bold colors can help energize, pale hues can help create an element of calm. When looking for opportunities to incorporate soothing, pale hues, here are some decorating tips that can help lead to a successful space.
Soft hues help to make a room with hard tile floors soft and inviting.
Monochromatic color palettes Tone on tone is one of the best ways to create a soothing color palette. Consider using tints, tones and shades of the same color. Artwork Artwork is a key element you can use to incorporate color. Artwork incorporating pale hues is more universal and neutral without dominating a space or potentially clashing with other colors or decorative elements.
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