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21 Ways to Decorate With Purple

http://www.decor-ideas.org 03/08/2015 04:13 Decor Ideas 

Helen Mirren caused a stir in the media recently when she had the chutzpah to ride the New York subway, sitting next to — shock, horror — a real person. But what also got people going was that she was wearing — wait for it — purple gloves. If she had been wearing black, green or even orange gloves, her handwear would hardly have warranted a mention, but purple, and it’s a headline.

You see, purple can be a quirky color. It’s not always easy to get right (Mirren did), and it’s a color that people tend to either love or find repellent. I’m definitely in the former camp, but I’ve been a bit scared to use it ever since painting my bedroom a pretty shade of lavender, only for a friend to remark some time later, “Yuck, who would ever choose that color paint?” But as these photos show (not one a child’s bedroom), purple in all its hues — whether a little bit or a lot is used — can be lovely and even sophisticated.

Eclectic Living Room by Horton & Co. Designers
1. Subtle and stylish. There’s not that much purple here, but what there is, is featured strongly — a striking presence in the artwork and more subtly in the beautiful rug. White forms the backdrop, with shades of pink, blue and gray, all working rather perfectly together.

Rug: Custom designed by Horton & Co. and made by Designer Rugs

Eclectic Bathroom by Mad About Your House
2. Dark and dreamy. An aubergine-y kind of purple in the bathroom, among mainly white and a touch of green, is classic and deeply relaxing.

Wall paint: Pelt, Farrow & Ball

Contemporary Exterior by SMB Interior Design
3. Proudly purple. Even as a confessed purple lover, I would never have thought of painting so much exterior in purple, but this shade takes the contemporary, angular home to another level.

Bedroom by Dallape Chant
4. Cool and calm. Who’d have trouble sleeping in this lovely, dreamy bedroom, awash in the palest, washed-out lilac?

Midcentury Dining Room by Kimball Starr Interior Design
5. Midcentury. Purple doesn’t necessarily spring to mind when we think of midcentury colors, but here with the chartreuse chairs, it’s a striking backdrop.

Wall paint: Carolina Plum, Benjamin Moore

Contemporary Bathroom by Smart Design Studio
6. Stunning with white. If you love purple but are afraid to use it, try it in the bathroom. Use a dark, moody shade and pair it with white porcelain for a calming and clean look.

Contemporary Family Room by Danny Broe Architect
7. Naturally with green. Purple makes a great accent color. Purple and green is a combination often found in the natural world. Pair two equally washed-out shades and they’ll get along great together.

Traditional Home Office by Benjamin Moore
8. Palest of pale. Washed out and pale is one of the most beautiful versions of this color for the home. Add a touch of nature.

Wall paint: Lavender Mist, Benjamin Moore

Transitional Bedroom by Leslie Fine Interiors
9. Regal roots. Of course, purple is perhaps best known as the color of royalty, so give your bedroom a regal touch with hints of dark purple.

Contemporary Living Room by Amoroso Design
10. Plush purple. Or bring plummy accents into your soft furnishings for a plush and relaxed feel.

Contemporary Entry by tuthill architecture
11. Front door appeal. If you’re going to use purple in only one place, consider making a splash on your front door.

Contemporary Patio by Scott Weston Architecture Design PL
12. Outdoor appeal. As we find purple shades often in nature — think of the beautiful hues of lavender, heather, plums and berries — consider adding some to your outdoor living areas. Here it’s understated in the painted outdoor structure.

Beach Style Patio by escale design
13. Purple pleasures. Here it’s bolder but still calm and relaxing in the inviting outdoor furniture, contrasting with nature’s green.

Contemporary Kitchen My low budget project
14. In the kitchen. Purple and white in the kitchen is a bold and stylish choice.

Contemporary Kitchen by Andrew Simpson Architects
15. Purple heights. Here’s another purple and white kitchen, but unexpectedly, the purple is found in the dramatic ceiling.

Contemporary Dining Room by Chan Architecture Pty Ltd
16. Sitting pretty. If you love purple but don’t want to commit to it on your walls, adding pops of purple hues in the form of furniture is a great idea. Here the chair covers are enticing in a vibrant shade of violet.

Contemporary Kitchen by Nexus Designs
Kitchen stools are a great way to add a dash of the color without its being overpowering.

Counter stools: Cappellini

Contemporary Living Room by Nexus Designs
17. Purple pops. This New York City loft is full of strong hits of purple — the dark ottoman takes center stage in this laid-back room. Shades of gray are perfect partners to bring sophistication to a purple palette.

Modern Family Room by usona
18. Toned down with charcoal. Shades of charcoal and a deep purple make for a soothing palette for an intensely relaxing sitting area.
Sofa: Attico Modular

Modern Dining Room by Marcus Gleysteen Architects
19. Add a rug. Another way to add your favorite color is in the form of a rug. This violet one is the star in this wood-accented dining area.

Contemporary Home Office by Moon Design + Build
20. Purple power. Enliven your home office area with a purple hit — and an unusual color choice — for your desk.

Eclectic Staircase by Alison Kandler Interior Design
21. Stairway to heaven. Purple has always been associated with the mystical and supernatural. So introducing some unexpected purple touches to your home is a way to inject some magic. While it can be sophisticated, it can also be fun.

Tell us: Do you love lavender, or is it a case of any color but purple? Share your thoughts in the Comments.

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