Purple

Deep Purple Dreams for Rooms

Plum-hued walls, furniture, bedding and even a ceiling show that purple colors can work in any room

My name is Kelly Porter and I'm the owner of Porter House Designs. As a designer, color expert and contributor here at Houzz, my goal is to help you make the right color and design decisions for your home. Visit my blog, too at http://www.porterhousedesigns.com/colorsizzle

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Purple is a fascinating color because it is the coming together of the spectrum's two extremes: red, a fiery and stimulating hue, and blue, which is serene and calming. For that reason, I think purple is a color choice that offers perfect balance, but it can be a challenge to find just the right tone that works. Some people think that lighter lavenders are juvenile, and some of the midtones can be too vibrant. A great solution may be to go dark and look to the plums and deep purples.

by Niki Papadopoulos

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Purple makes an eye-catching accent color, and it's perfect for areas that you want to get noticed.

Paint pick: Purple Hyacinth by Benjamin Moore

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by Jerry Jacobs Design, Inc.

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Deep reddish-plum is often referred to as scarlet. This color is elegant and classic. It looks best in a traditional setting, such as this ornate bathroom.

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by Amoroso Design

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Tufted, purple upholstery says luxury. Here, coordinating window treatments help create a very sophisticated space.

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by Praktyczne i Piękne

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This bathroom has a lighthearted feel that is accentuated with pretty purple and pink towels. Brown, purple and pink create an unexpected color combo, which helps reinforce the casual look of this space.

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by Sean Michael Design

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Silk or satin bedding in any color is extravagant, but in regal shades of plum it looks even more sumptuous.

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by Lizette Marie Interior Design

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Painting your ceiling purple is a bold move, but in this room it visually lowers the ceiling to make the space feel more cozy, while all the varying shades of cool and warm purple tie the whole space together.

Paint pick: Forget Me Not by Sherwin-Williams

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by Niki Papadopoulos

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A rich shade of violet paired with gray is stylish for a contemporary space.

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by Myriam Payne

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In this Asian-inspired bedroom, purple, gold and rich wood tones all come together to create an opulent setting.

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Laura says:

I love this cozy and rich color for bedrooms. http://goo.gl/lU2cC

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Loom Decor says:

We love this post! Some of our favorite color pairings are violet and slate grey for a mod look or a fun magenta and yellow for a bold, fresh look. Check out this envelope square throw pillow in Hip Berry in Poppy Love (Heather) - designed on Loomdecor.com - a perfect way to bring purple into an otherwise neutral room.