Pastel color schemes can be used with a variety of decorating styles. The most creative pastel palette ideas usher in summer and spring goodness. You can combine pastels with gentle whites or sophisticated grays and every combination looks absolutely stunning. Match the elegance and soothing charm of pastel hues with our guide below.Whether you offset gentle shades with crisp white, combine them with more vivid colors, go subtle with a touch of pastel style, or saturate your space with these irresistible hues, you’re sure to have a winning interior! Check out the images below and see which ones inspire you to paint your space with delicate tones. And add a dash of the unexpected, of course…Pair Pastels with WhiteWe begin with a tried and true strategy for heightening the effect of pastels: pairing them with crisp white! In fact, many prefer to let soft hues speak for themselves simply by NOT covering the room with them. For example, an accent wall gets the job done, especially when complemented by a pendant light in the same hue. [from The Yvestown Blog]Pastel pink studyIn fact, pastels can really pop in a completely white room. The secret: save the pastels for accent pieces, such as lighting, textiles and artwork. [from SF Girl by the Bay]Touches of pastels in an all-white roomIn the San Francisco living room below, white is the color of choice. But it’s the pastels that really stand out! Modern artwork and a rippled lamp steal the show, while greenery co...