I think it’s safe to say that for most of us, we decorate our homes to create a certain ambiance or mood. We use darker colors to feel like a room is wrapping us in a warm hug, we use earthy elements like wood to make us feel grounded, or we incorporate pastel colors and ruffles for a little romance. Today we’re focusing on the latter with a collection of soft and pretty rooms.
Soft and Pretty Living Rooms
White slip covers and long drapes are perfect additions for adding a bit of femininity to a living room. Add an ottoman with a flowing gathered skirt and floral pillows to complete the look.
Photo by Tracey Rapisardi Design
Cream and white with accents of pink will always create romantic appeal, along with an elegant crystal chandelier!
Photo by Unique By Design Ltd.
Romantic Dining Rooms
A pale blue hutch paired with an elegant chandelier over a centerpiece of ranunculas and candles creates a soft and pretty dining room.
Photo by Tracey Rapisardi Design
Shabby chic style is perfect for soft ad pretty rooms. A ruffled table cloth is a must-have indulgence for the most romantic dining decor.
Photo by Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture
Soft and Pretty Kitchens
You might not consider the kitchen as the place for “soft and pretty” but when pastel shades are brushed onto cabinets, the effect can be very appealing.
Photo by Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath
White is another great color choice for creating a softer style kitchen.
Photo by Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Bedrooms with Romance
A canopied bed is the epitome of a romantic bedroom.
Photo by interieurs by Francine Gardner
Decorate your bedroom in shabby chic style with layered bedding and a feathered chandelier and you’re guaranteed to enjoy a soft and pretty room.
Photo by Thompson Custom Homes
Feminine Porches
Soften up your front porch with pale blue and white. Flowers at the table and wrought iron furniture amp up the pretty factor.
Photo by Scott Wilson Architect, LLC
Paint your front door pink for a soft and appealing first impression. The front door is a great spot for experimenting with color since it doesn’t take much effort to repaint if you grow tired of its color.
What’s a favorite way you like to add softness to your living spaces?
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Softer colors appeal to me and have since I was a little girl. The pictures you featured all have a calming feel to them and are great inspiration.
I’m not normally a pastel person but I love soft colors and fabrics in my bedroom and attached bath for the calm they bring. At least until my dog manages to sneak in there before I can wash her muddy feet. Then things are not so calm …. Sigh
I like long curtains that puddle on the floor in my living room and i have ruffles on my throw pillows for my bedroom. Thank you for all these ideas, i liked that feathered fixture in the bedroom, although i did wonder about keeping it clean.
I like the pastel colors, soft fabric, ruffles and lace. I especially like it for spring and summer. The kitchen is where the menus, grocery list, etc are created and most of the time your morning meal is eaten there. Kitchen is where the day starts and I like it, of all the rooms, to be cheerful. All of the thing that you brought to us today are lovely. Thanks
I absolutely love all these rooms! Just my style! Thanks so much for sharing!
Oh my thank you for all this beautiful inspirations
I dont use many pastels in my decorating but I love the use of aqua and white on the porch you show. Would love to copy if only I could get a screened in porch.😊
Hi Kathy! A screened in porch would be wonderful – and it would look amazing in aqua and white!
Loved your blog post today!
Hi Teddee! So glad you enjoyed it!!
I love the soft colors. The trend seems to be darker walls now but for me these soft colors are so easy to live with, I just love them. Very Nice photo today Jennifer, beautiful choice.
Glad you enjoyed these rooms, Lisa. I’m sure trend will come back around to a soft, feminine look again! 🙂
To think that my favorite color was brown growing up not knowing how pretty a room could be with all the frills of lace and ruffles. Those built ins for the kitchens are wow!! Now I want to go buy a white frilly blouse for summer. Enjoyed this a lot. Thanks Jennifer.
So glad you enjoyed these rooms today, Lori! I like your idea of buying a white frilly blouse!
So just when I think that I might paint my lower cabinets a blue color, along comes that all beautiful all white kitchen…..
All of those softly designed rooms were gorgeous. Thanks for sharing these beautiful spaces.
LOL. I know that feeling! Glad you enjoyed these pretty rooms!