May 9, 2013

Regal Purples

Alyssa Hawkins

Seductive and deep, shades of purple from soft lilacs to regal amethysts are popping up everywhere. Traditionally associated with spirituality, wisdom, luxury and wealth, tones of purple will amp up any décor with sophisticated flair. Here are some great examples of rooms that incorporate shades of purple for just the right amount of intensity.

Purple Walls:

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African Violet, one of Pantone‘s Colors of the Year for 2013

House Beautiful image, via Updatethemetroplex.com

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Gray and purple pair perfectly with bright golds
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Purple kitchen walls pair well with white, decoist.com – Design by Celia James

Purple Furniture:

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Can’t commit to purple walls, try furniture
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Ease into purple furniture with the soft hue of a transparent Louis Ghost Armchair
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Purple also looks great paired with chocolate hues, by Designer Lindy Donnelly
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Don’t fear tone-on-tone color. Balance it with a neutral such as white, Besthomedesign.org

Purple Accents:

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These pillows add pops of brights to otherwise cool tones
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This painted canvas creates interest and drama, without committing an entire wall
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Rugs are a great way to add color and comfort. Mohawk Home scroll memory foam bath rug
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Functional and beautiful, glassware is a great way to add pops of purple to any room

Fixtures:

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A colorful backsplash is a great way to add interest to neutral walls and cabinets
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This lavender breakfast bar is fun yet sophisticated, via Houzz
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How about a purple door?
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An unusual purple light fixture draws the eye in this detail-rich dining room, decorpad.com

So with some may ways to add one of the year’s “it” color, how would you incorporate a regal purple into your decor?

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