purple palette – deep purple

Friday, January 14th, 2011

To wrap up a week of purple we’re going for saturation. I’m talking about deep, royal purples. There’s nothing bashful about this color. It says “I’m purple. Like me or don’t like me, I don’t care.”

Look at these deep purple walls. They add drama all on their own. In the dining room the furnishings have minimal lines and silvery accessories add a restrained touch of modern glamour.  You could be bold and choose a saturated purple velvet for your sofa and mix it up with old shutters as wall art to create an unexpected pairing.  Or stick with a neutral sofa and let the wall color, mirrored tile and artwork be the focal point of your room.

Incorporating purple in your bedroom could be an exercise in all out layering (see the bedroom on the left) or just a couple of accessories could be added to a otherwise quiet palette (see the bedroom on the right).  Notice how they upholstered a folding screen to create a headboard, and pulled the pale pink color from the fabric for the trim color. Unexpected but interesting.  The living room in the middle has deep purple layered in the rugs, throw pillows and wall art.  Mixed with gold, chartreuse, violet, silvery grey on the couch and charcoal on the armchair the palette feels balanced and not focused on one specific color. It feels like it has evolved over time, which is always a good quality to achieve in a room.

So, have these purple posts made you a convert yet? Are you itching to paint or run out and pick up a couple of new purple accessories to update a room?  I’m actually thinking about painting my own bathroom!  

Have a great weekend. I hope you get to enjoy fun decorating projects to give you a fresh look for the new year. And if you want a designer’s perspective and ideas, I’m here as always to help make your home a place you truly enjoy living in day after day. 

Photo sources: 1-5: Living Etc magazine, 6: Bedroom by Madeline Stuart from House Beautiful 2-2010.

Tags: bedroom, dining room, interior design, living room, pillows, purple, rugs, sofa, trim
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