Lilac is an often-overlooked color that truly deserves a spot in your home; it offers such a gentle, calming elegance without being too fussy. Consider these 22 clever ways to work this pretty pastel shade into your rooms, from big changes to small touches.
White Vanity Organizes Small Beauty Items in Glass Vases
White forms a base on a vanity with a built-in mirror, holding beauty essentials. Small glass vases on top corral makeup brushes and perfumes, with a framed photo providing a personal detail.
Multi-Bulb Chandelier Creates a Dramatic Dining Focal Point
Add a centerpiece to your dining area with a chandelier featuring multiple bulbs of varying lengths. This cluster of exposed bulbs hangs above a dark table, drawing the eye upward.
Mauve Subway Tile Adds a Soft Color Block to Your Bathroom
If you want a distinct color block in your bathroom, install mauve subway tile as a backsplash. The glossy finish reflects light and pairs well with crisp white fixtures.
Woven Pendant Light Softens Textured Purple Walls
If you have textured purple walls, consider hanging a spherical woven pendant light by your bed. Its layered, natural material diffuses light softly.
Botanical Prints in Dark Frames Create a Gallery Wall
On lavender walls, hang a collection of botanical prints in dark frames. The dark frames clearly define the grouping of illustrations.
Art Featuring Contrasting Footwear Adds Whimsy to Your Desk
You can hang a framed piece of art with an unexpected combination, like sneakers paired with ballet slippers, on a light pink wall. This piece is right at home in a vanity area or home office.
Layered Wooden Side Tables Add Organic Texture
Geometric wooden tables feature a stacked, faceted design. Their varied heights make them useful for lamps, plants, or decorative objects in a living space.
The wood itself adds a warm, organic note.
Geometric Wall Hanging Adds a Soft Focal Point Above the Sofa
Hung from a simple rod above the sofa, this textile wall hanging displays a large circular motif and color-blocked quadrants in a subtle geometric pattern with a muted color palette. The textile adds a soft touch.
Glass Top Desk and Clear Chair Create a Light Vanity Area
A glass-topped desk pairs with a clear acrylic chair in the vanity area.
Light Blue Upholstered Chairs Soften a Dark Dining Table
When a dark, rectangular dining table feels too severe, pair it with light blue upholstered chairs. These chairs feature plush, light blue upholstery, curved backs, and slender chrome legs.
Macrame Wall Hanging Adds Textured Boho Charm
On a wall, a large macrame piece brings a soft, handmade feel. This textile art, featuring fringe details and a neutral palette, introduces a bohemian style to a room.
Leopard Print Pillows Add Wild Texture to a Pastel Sofa
Leopard print, when used on throw pillows, becomes a bold pattern for a soft-colored sofa. This animal print contrasts with muted lilac upholstery; for more variety, mix in round bolster pillows.
Fluffy Lilac Throw Adds Cozy Texture to a Neutral Bed
Over a neutral bed, a plush, shaggy lilac throw introduces a soft, tactile element. This rich texture contrasts beautifully with crisp white bedding and a neutral headboard.
Glass Pendant Lights Add Warm Amber Glow to Your Kitchen
Warm amber glass pendant lights, with delicate copper accents, hang in the kitchen. They cast a gentle glow that complements pastel cabinetry and natural wood floors, with varied heights overhead.
Ornate Mirrors Add Vintage Flair Above Your Nightstand
Hung above your bedside table, a pair of round mirrors with decorative metallic frames introduces old-world charm. The metallic frames catch the light, creating a subtle shimmer and a central point on the wall.
Acrylic Desk with Brass Legs Adds Glamour to a Study
A clear acrylic desk, featuring polished brass legs, is a sleek surface for work or vanity tasks in a pastel-toned room, its transparency helping to keep the space feeling light.
Antique Dresser Adds a Pop of Color and Pattern
This ornate antique dresser, with its teal finish, detailed floral motifs, and contrasting wood drawers, is a unique focal point in a pastel-toned bedroom.
Oversized Botanical Art Adds a Bold Focal Point Above the Bed
Hang a large, framed piece of art with botanical imagery above your bed. The pink and teal leaves contrast sharply against the soft lilac walls.
Textured Bench Adds Patterned Seating at the Foot of the Bed
For extra seating in your bedroom, position a patterned bench at the bed’s end. Its ornate, textured fabric, displaying shades of purple and white, offers a detailed design.
This rich pattern stands out against the bright white bed frame and the softer shades of the bedding.
Wood Magazine Rack Adds Natural Texture to Your Pastel Kitchen
Near the kitchen prep area, a slatted light wood magazine rack holds cookbooks or reading materials. Its pale wood offers a simple counterpoint to pastel cabinetry.
Ornate Gold Mirrors Frame Soft Pink Drapes
Above your bathroom vanity, fluted gold frames surround decorative mirrors. The gold sits against gentle blush pink curtains visible just behind them.
Velvet Sofa Adds Plush Texture to a Minimalist Room
When a minimalist room feels too stark, a plush velvet sofa in a soft lilac hue can add a luxurious texture. Its deep cushions and bolster pillows invite comfortable lounging.
