The right palette can make a room feel open and airy, snug and cozy, energizing, or calming. It can tell a story, reflect your personality, or create a serene, neutral backdrop.

Limiting your palette to a few colors that occur throughout the house helps spaces flow and minimizes jarring visual transitions. But a restricted palette doesn’t mean simply repeating the same ...

What Does the Soft Summer Color Palette Actually Look Like? A model walks the runway during the Chloe Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026. Getty Images. So, what does a soft summer palette look like IRL?