The pastel kitchen: a vintage kitchen?
There’s no denying it: pastel colors have a very vintage side to them. In fact, they are even quite iconic of the kitchen of the 1950s!
The secret to adopting a fifties-style decor in the kitchen without falling into kitsch? Bring a little offbeat twist. In this very glam’ kitchen, we played with the accessories to introduce a vibrant touch, opting for an orange color full of pep.
Pastel colors are essential in a shabby chic inspired kitchen. The secret, then, is to learn how to dose. Here, the furniture is available in patinated white, with a discreet touch of very light pink and blue. And it is the crockery and accessories that come in pastel versions.
Does cottagecore decoration speak to you? This trend, which is all the rage on social networks, proposes to revisit the typical English cottage spirit of the 19e century. In the kitchen, we put on rustic kitchen furniture, of course. And we hasten to revamp it in color, with a predilection for a mix and match. This is an opportunity to combine deep shades and soft pastels.
The floral wallpaper in the chic country kitchen? We validate without hesitation! Especially if it comes in a pastel version, for a bright country atmosphere full of lightness.
Pastels are prized for their great luminosity. They thus make it possible to introduce color into a space that does not benefit from exceptional exposure. Pastels are also one of the ideal colors to enlarge a small room. And they have another significant advantage, especially in the kitchen: their ability to lighten large furniture and equipment. Pastel colors are therefore top in a vintage kitchen, especially if you fall for the authentic (but rather massive!) range cooker.
The pastel kitchen is available here in a top-trend two-tone version, for a perfect mix of contemporary Scandinavian spirit and Mid Century spirit.
A contemporary pastel kitchen
Be careful not to underestimate the pastel kitchen: far from being confined to the retro look, it also knows how to be very contemporary!
Among the boldest 2023 kitchen trends: the metallic finish. Gold and copper colors invest the credenza – or even the entire wall. To adopt this trend while avoiding bad taste, you can adopt a contemporary neutral by choosing a sand-colored or taupe-colored kitchen, or bet on a pastel shade.
The most refined is undoubtedly the boudoir-effect kitchen. The secret to not overdoing it? Opt for minimalist furniture. Combine a refined marble with a delicate pastel color, and voila!
The rich, deep colors create a very cozy ambience – and that also applies in the kitchen. But this is not necessarily compatible with the brightness necessary for cooking comfortably. The solution is then to bet on a pastel shade to create a harmonious monochrome and boost the light. This ultra-contemporary urban kitchen offers a smoky green in a sublime gradient.
Dynamic vertical composition and smoky pastel color: in this over-equipped small kitchen, the multiple and spacious storage units make full use of the available space, while creating an airy aesthetic. Simple and efficient.
Very wise, pastel colors? Even too wise for you? Dare an offbeat color, like this lemon yellow full of pep!
Do you fall for the minimalist kitchen or for the boho kitchen in pastel version? To give it a little relief, think of the geometric decoration!
The essentials to adopt the pastel kitchen
If you don’t know where to start to adopt the pastel kitchen, opt for a few basics.
If the 2023 tiling trends give pride of place to the matte finish, the Zellige effect tiles are nonetheless safe bets. And with their high-gloss finish, they enhance a pastel splashback.
The mosaic in the bathroom? WE love. To wake up the splashback of the pastel kitchen, we love it! We love atypical formats, like this pretty mosaic with a floral pattern and a very trendy matte finish.
Transform a white and wood kitchen into a pastel kitchen? Nothing could be simpler: just bet on the crockery and household appliances – especially if they remain permanently installed on the worktop.
Light fixtures are our best decorative allies, including in the kitchen. Among the stunning suspensions in the pastel kitchen: the flower suspension by Silly & Billy. This refined luminaire even offers variations enhanced with vibrant colours: perfect for pimping up the pastel kitchen.