At Design Intervention, we are well known for our use of bold colour to fill a home with fun and vitality. But we often work with pastel tones too, especially when we are trying to create a a feeling of serenity and relaxation.
![](https://www.designintervention.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Design-Intervention-Pastel-Chair-web.jpg)
So often thought of as suitable only for kids spaces, pastel decor schemes can also be sophisticated but in a softer, gentler way than stronger coloured rooms.
![Colorful Romantic project Design Intervention](https://www.designintervention.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Design-Intervention-Black-blog-pastel-decor-scheme.jpg)
Adding touches of black, ensures a confident, grown-up vibe and prevents sorbet tones from becoming saccharine sweet.
![modern glamour living room by Design Intervention](https://www.designintervention.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Modern-Glamour-Design-Intervention-blog-web.jpg)
In hot and humid Singapore, I often suggest pastel tones for rooms that get a lot of direct sun – pastel shades are like a cool breeze on a scorching day.
![](https://www.designintervention.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Design-Intervention-Color-Romantic-Blog-887x1024.jpg)
Pure white, amplifies light which can makes sunny room seem even hotter. But nothing cools down a room like a wash of pastel or a shade of sorbet. So next time the temperatures rise, look for inspiration at your favourite gelateria strawberry ice, placid pistachio, balmy blueberry or perfect peach… these hues just ooze a cooling serenity.
![design intervention pastel blog](https://www.designintervention.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Lavander-Luxe-Design-Intervention-blog-web.jpg)
It is one of my design secrets.