Make a plum wall come alive with art, warm metals, ivory, chartreuse, natural wood — and at least one wild card

Eggplant purple on walls or furniture offers a rewarding payoff: confident, luxurious rooms in homes from traditional to modern

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

Whatever shade you choose — lilac, plum, mauve or aubergine — purple makes a statement

We take the mystery out of using this most spiritual of colors to create a deeply beautiful interior design

Decadent and different, purples from lavender to plum can make a dining area a treat for the eyes

Scared of purple? Think of it as plum, amethyst or eggplant, and use with the right companion colors

Little-girl dreams find grown-up expression in rooms that work pink and purple into chic and sophisticated palettes

With kitchen appliances, pillows, chairs and more in shades of lavender to plum, your home can be as purple as you please

Whether you love a fine wine color or go cuckoo for berry, this season's runways are offering some hues for your home to savor