11 Danish pastel homeware buys to give your space an enjoyably eclectic feel

11 Danish pastel homeware buys to give your space an enjoyably eclectic feel

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11 Danish pastel homeware buys to give your space an enjoyably eclectic feel

By Katie Rosseinsky

2 years ago

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3 min read

The playful Danish pastel trend is here to upturn all your preconceptions about Scandinavian interior style – and it’s plenty of fun. 


Think Scandi style is all about muted tones, clean lines and pared-back minimalism? Well, that’s all changing. Just as fashion brands like Ganni and Stine Goya have been toying with a more maximalist look, the Scandi interiors scene has been embracing a more playful vibe of late.

Scroll through social media and you’re sure to spot soft pastel colours, squiggly mirrors, checkerboard prints and curved furniture, all thrown together for an enjoyably eclectic look. The trend has been dubbed Danish pastel in a nod to its Scandi origins, and the hashtag currently has over 451 million views on TikTok.

With its wiggly lines, sorbet shades and unexpected shapes, it’s a real contrast to the neutral-toned Japandi aesthetic (a mixture of Scandinavian and Japanese home style, bringing together functionality, minimalism and sustainability) that has dominated the interiors world recently.

This whimsical trend is also seriously fun to shop, and to get you started, we’ve picked out some of our favourite Danish pastel pieces. 

Sklum side table

Sklum side table

With its wiggly shape and baby pink hue, this playful side table will help you create that grown-up Barbie dream house look.

Shop side table at Sklum, £86.95

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Habitat Studio coffee table

Habitat Studio coffee table

If you’re after a table that’s a little more understated but still ticks off all the trend’s hallmarks (like soft pastel shades and softly curved edges), opt for this Habitat Studio design instead. 

Shop Habitat Studio coffee table at Argos, £150

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Hay W&S chubby vase

Hay W&S chubby vase

If you want to get to grips with the Danish pastel aesthetic, Copenhagen-based brand Hay’s range of cheerful, sculptural vases are a good place to start. This pale yellow design was made in collaboration with creative duo Wang & Söderström.

Shop Hay W&S chubby vase at End Clothing, £79

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The Happy Place pastel bubble cube soy candle

The Happy Place pastel bubble cube soy candle

You’ll almost certainly have seen bubble cube candles cropping up on your Instagram feed. Made by hand in a studio in Wales, these ones are available in a spectrum of pastel shades, from baby blue to dusky pink.

Shop The Happy Place pastel bubble cube soy candle at Not On The High Street, £9.99

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&Klevering braid style lilac mirror

&Klevering braid style lilac mirror

Another pleasingly nostalgic piece, this mirror from Dutch brand &Klevering looks like exactly the sort of thing that we dreamed of decorating our own space with when we were kids (albeit a much more stylish version).

Shop &Klevering braid style lilac mirror at Trouva, £52.50

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Fable bud vase set

Fable bud vase set

This delicate vase duo, crafted in Portugal from a blend of recycled and locally sourced clay, is the perfect showcase for smaller bouquets, or even a statement single stem. 

Shop bud vase set at Fable, £61

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&Klevering marshmallow end table

&Klevering marshmallow end table

Yes, it’s shaped like a marshmallow. Yes, we’re obsessed. Made from fibreglass, this column table will give your vases, lamps or other interiors bits and pieces a real sense of drama. 

Shop &Klevering marshmallow end table at Made In Design, £129

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Sklum MDF wall shelf

Sklum MDF wall shelf

Bored of soulless shelves? Try this pastel number (which is also available in lilac and sorbet shades of pink and yellow) with an eye-catching abstract shape. 

Shop MDF wall shelf at Sklum, £19.95

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Studio Cyl wavy checkered pastel rug

Studio Cyl wavy checkered pastel rug

Checkerboard pattern? Pastel hues? Wavy edges? This cheery rug (available in either blue or pink) from Studio Cyl embodies everything we love about this trend. 

Shop wavy checkered pastel rug at Studio Cy, £79

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Half U danish pastel wavy jewellery board

Half U danish pastel wavy jewellery board

Show off your jewellery and perfumes, or organise your working from home essentials, with this elegant tray. 

Shop Half U danish pastel wavy jewellery board at Etsy, £25

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Summer Stone wave pattern frame mirror

Summer Stone wave pattern frame mirror

A thick wavy-edged mirror is an interiors must-have right now. 

Shop Summer Stone wave pattern frame mirror at Amazon, £21.99

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