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Soft and Pretty Rooms for You!

home decor, shabby chic January 23, 2021

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.

White Living RoomPhoto by Tracey Rapisardi Design

Cream and white with accents of pink will always create romantic appeal, along with an elegant crystal chandelier!

Soft and Pretty Living RoomPhoto 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.

Soft Blue Dining RoomPhoto 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.

White Shabby Chic Dining RoomPhoto 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.

Soft and Pretty KitchenPhoto by Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

 

White is another great color choice for creating a softer style kitchen.

Soft and Pretty White KitchenPhoto by Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

 

Bedrooms with Romance

A canopied bed is the epitome of a romantic bedroom.

Romantic Canopy BedPhoto 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.

Shabby Chic BedroomPhoto 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.

Southern Style PorchPhoto 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.

Pink Front DoorPhoto by Teri Lyn Fisher

What’s a favorite way you like to add softness to your living spaces?

 

More Great Reads:

Decorating with Doors – Inside and Out

Summer on the Front Porch

Beautiful Kitchens – Just Because

Turn of the Century Cottage

Living Rooms to Love

Filed Under: home decor, shabby chic16 Comments

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  1. Kathy says

    February 22, 2018 at 7:19 am

    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.

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  2. Pat M. says

    February 22, 2018 at 9:02 am

    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

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  3. Marlene Stephenson says

    February 22, 2018 at 11:44 am

    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.

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  4. Margaret says

    February 22, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    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

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  5. Mary Beth says

    February 23, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    I absolutely love all these rooms! Just my style! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  6. Norma Rolader says

    February 24, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    Oh my thank you for all this beautiful inspirations

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  7. Kathy Menold says

    January 23, 2021 at 7:59 am

    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.😊

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    • Jennifer says

      January 24, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      Hi Kathy! A screened in porch would be wonderful – and it would look amazing in aqua and white!

      Reply
  8. Teddee Grace says

    January 23, 2021 at 8:40 am

    Loved your blog post today!

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    • Jennifer says

      January 24, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      Hi Teddee! So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  9. Lisa Motts says

    January 23, 2021 at 8:49 am

    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.

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    • Jennifer says

      January 24, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      Glad you enjoyed these rooms, Lisa. I’m sure trend will come back around to a soft, feminine look again! 🙂

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  10. Lori says

    January 23, 2021 at 11:10 am

    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.

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    • Jennifer says

      January 24, 2021 at 3:33 pm

      So glad you enjoyed these rooms today, Lori! I like your idea of buying a white frilly blouse!

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  11. Deb says

    January 23, 2021 at 11:30 am

    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.

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    • Jennifer says

      January 24, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      LOL. I know that feeling! Glad you enjoyed these pretty rooms!

      Reply

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Hi! I'm Jennifer and I'm happy to have you here! I live where the suburbs meet the country, which affords me the best of both worlds. Come along on my journey where I share decorating, cooking, gardening and more as it relates to both city and rural life. Visit my new sister site, Pond and Garden, for outdoor ideas and inspiration.

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