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10 Reasons to Decorate With Peach (Yes, Really)
Is it time to dust off this shade so beloved by 1980s decorators? Find out why you might want to give it a try
Peach, so popular in the 1980s, has fallen out of favor in recent years. But is it time to reinstate this soft, warm shade and breathe new life into it? With hints of a 1980s comeback gathering momentum, see why you might want to consider using it in your home.
2. It softens a geometric design. This living room demonstrates how touches of this warm shade can add an unexpected element to a sharp, geometric design and introduce a softer layer.
The little slivers of peach in the graphic wallpaper really lift the look, while the peach cushions and vase add an extra layer of color to anchor things.
The little slivers of peach in the graphic wallpaper really lift the look, while the peach cushions and vase add an extra layer of color to anchor things.
3. It’s visually close to copper. If you look at copper as a color rather than as a metal, it’s close to peach in tone. Peach and copper accessories work well together.
The soft peach chair in this room echoes the copper pendants, creating a pleasing trio of warm accents.
The soft peach chair in this room echoes the copper pendants, creating a pleasing trio of warm accents.
4. It instantly warms a room. A very light shade of peach, like the one used here, can warm a chilly space without dominating. If you have a small, dark or north-facing room, introducing a lick of peach paint to the walls could bring the room to life and add a hint of year-round sunshine.
The gray-painted woodwork and baseboard create a more contemporary feel, neatly sidestepping any 1980s references.
The gray-painted woodwork and baseboard create a more contemporary feel, neatly sidestepping any 1980s references.
5. It’s a foil to a graphic monochrome design. Imagine the wall behind the bed in this room painted white: It would make for a clean, contemporary look, but the wash of soft peach paint really brings things to life.
As a soothing pastel tone, it works well in a bedroom, but it also allows the black pendant lights, mirror and headboard to leap out.
As a soothing pastel tone, it works well in a bedroom, but it also allows the black pendant lights, mirror and headboard to leap out.
6. It creates a soft cocoon of color. The use of peach in this bedroom is bold, but if you like to jump straight in with interiors trends, this could be the look for you. Soft peach has been used on the top half of the walls and on the ceiling. The effect is a warm, soft cocoon of color that’s perfect for rest.
Painting the lower half of the walls white and adding graphic black and white artwork and accessories keeps the room feeling crisp and contemporary.
Painting the lower half of the walls white and adding graphic black and white artwork and accessories keeps the room feeling crisp and contemporary.
7. It’s a fun choice for a child’s bedroom. This peach floral wallpaper makes a colorful statement in a kid’s room. Paired with pale blue—its opposite on the color wheel—it feels clean and fresh. The oversized floral pattern and bold, color-blocked furniture keep the look fresh rather than fussy.
8. It’s a thoughtful alternative to candy pink. If you’re looking for a more grown-up shade than candy pink but want the same hit of pastel, peach could be a good alternative. Used here with white, black and gold accents, it adds a soft wash of color that oozes luxury and warmth. Plus it pairs excellently with gold — another 1980s trend that’s made a comeback in recent months.
9. It mixes well with other sorbet shades. Peach is a team player with many other colors. It works particularly well with other sorbet shades, such as mint green and duck-egg blue; anything in the same tone will combine well.
In this light and sunny room, the peach sofa cushions quietly play their part in creating a soft pastel palette that’s calm and relaxing.
In this light and sunny room, the peach sofa cushions quietly play their part in creating a soft pastel palette that’s calm and relaxing.
10. It’s a true romantic. There’s something about a warm peach tone that’s perfect for creating a dreamy, romantic mood in a room. Teamed as it is here with heavy damask drapes, a carved wooden chair and a dark floor treatment, it creates a sophisticated design that’s soft, elegant and rich.
Your turn: Are you ready to decorate with peach? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
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Enter peach. A natural partner to light gray tones, it can add warmth and interest to a monochrome interior.