Guest Picks: What’s Purple All Over?

One of the rights of passage for a child is determining his or her favorite color. It may seem trivial to an adult, but as a child, it is quite important, as it’s a question you’ll be asked over and over again. I determined early on that my favorite color was purple. When asked, I would proudly declare, “Purple!” As an adult, my home is mostly neutral, but I still have a strong affinity for purple. Of course, since I want to be taken seriously, I now prefer the more sophisticated term, “lavender.”

Whether you call it lavender or purple, the color has personality and is difficult to ignore. Here are several ways to add a dose of lavender to your home. Or if you’re more daring, why not do an entire room in this royal color? — Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse

Quoizel TF1139T Purple Wisteria Tiffany Table Lamp - $219.99 I have always loved Tiffany-style lamps. This purple one not only has my favorite color, but adds lots of appeal to any room. Buy on Houzz


KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Design Series Stand Mixer, Plumberry - $399.95 I use my KitchenAid mixer all the time. But if it were purple, now that would make it twice as nice.


Purple Mist Landscape Art - $169 This multipane purple art is soothing and vibrant at the same time. The trees appear to be shrouded in a heavy mist that gives them a lavender cast.


Safavieh Mercer Purple Accent Chair - $371.96 A purple chair adds a touch of color to a room. This one also adds character with its pleasing pattern and turned legs.


Bella 13744 Dots Collection 2-Slice Toaster, Purple - $23.91 I didn’t even know you could buy a purple toaster! Have I been living in a cave? I love all of the personality of this cutie.


Keurig K10 Mini Plus Brewing System, Purple - $113.04 I don’t drink coffee very often, but wow, I love this purple Keurig. If I had it, I would seriously consider drinking coffee every day.


Xhilaration Jersey Ruffle Decorative Pillow, Purple - $24.99 Purple ruffles add lots of charm and character to this happy pillow. If you need a focal point, I think this would fill the bill.


Sandy Wilson Daphne Collection Lumbar Pillow - $81 This pillow in a softer shade of purple has character, while still giving off an air of elegance.


Tuscan Moroccan Trellis Flat-Woven Purple Rug - $180 This trellis-pattern rug is a nice way to add lavender to a room without overwhelming with too much pattern.


Purple Mini Compact Refrigerator - $259.95 A purple refrigerator seems to be the height of luxury. I wouldn’t expect anything ordinary to come out of this.


Sole Designs Passion Cotton Parsons Chairs, Set of 2 - $494.48 The pattern on these chairs is cheery but not overwhelming. I like the simplicity of a two-color pattern. Sticking with just one or two colors is the easiest way to mix lots of patterns in one room.


Maison Plum Pillow - $135 More purple pillows will make the room more inviting. I love the tone-on-tone of this one.


Baroque Deux Pillow - $59.95 This lavender and white pillow looks absolutely regal. I think it would add a nice touch on either a white or lavender bedspread. It has a lot going on, but because it is just two colors, it doesn’t seem like too much.


Cloud Soft Towel, Eggplant - $7.50 Purple towels? Sure! Why not? Bathrooms often have very little color, so towels are an easy way to introduce some. Changing your color scheme would be as simple as changing out the towels.


Mariella Throw, Wood Rose - $88.95 Throws are such a great way to add a cozy factor to a room. I like this soft number.


Matte Velvet Dusty Plum Quilt - $478 Like throws and pillows, quilts add a comfortable, cozy factor to a bedroom. Stack them in baskets, on top of armoires or over the arm of a chair for easy access on a cold night.


Candlewick Dusty Iris Throw - $134 I have a love affair with throws, and this one reminds me of an old bedspread my mom had when I was a little girl. Hers was pink, but this purple one is heavenly.


Fiesta 5-Piece Place Setting, Plum - $56 Purple Fiesta dishes are some of my favorites. They can be mixed and matched with other colors, and they are superheavy and hard to break. You just can’t go wrong with Fiestaware.


Purple Spectrum Collection Digital Microwave - GBP 49.99 This microwave is anything but boring. The color says you are serious about having fun.


Lavender Tea Towels, Set of 3 - $43 These towels would be such a welcome, happy sight in any kitchen. They add a lovely touch of Provence.


Eureka Pet Lover Oh! Bagless Upright Vacuum, Purple - $83.99 I’m not going to lie; I don’t like housework. But if I had a pretty vacuum like this, I like to think I could warm to the idea of vacuuming.

Next: Nature’s Color Wisdom: Lessons on Lavender From the Great Outdoors

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