Benjamin Moore announced its color of 2013 this week – a pastel yellow called Lemon Sorbet. But, whilst that conjures up delicious food and fashion options, pastels in the home can give many cause for concern, after all, Easter is but once a year. Since pastels seem to be here to stay, how do you incorporate this soft yellow in a sophisticated rather than sickly way? The answer lies in the palette…
Room image via BHG | Fashion by Mother Denim | Dessert via Live Lighter
Paint Benjamin Moore: Lemon Sorbet 2019-60 | Ice Mist 2123-70 | Tequila Lime 2028-30 | Hot Lips 2077-30
As you can see lashings of white is the balancing ingredient to a room with sunny yellow walls. Adding accents in hot pink and cooling lime keep the look fresh and bright whilst adding visual interest. Incorporating textural, natural elements such as sisal and basket weave will help ground the palette.
1 Lime Candlesticks, Wonen met LEF | 2 Galet Rug, Decorative Carpets | 3 Horizon Pillow, Judy Ross Textiles | 4 La Rosa Fruit Holder, Alessi | 5 Pink lemon Pillow, Jonathan Adler | 6 Hammam Stripe Hand Towel, West Elm
Are you ready to indulge in a helping of lemon sorbet?
Want more pastels in your home? Check out this pastel color scheme for your office.
