Reservoir Dining RoomContemporary Dining Room, Boston

Violet. A violet area rug may seem like an unlikely choice, particularly in a dining room, but it makes for a wonderful conversation piece. Violet is actually a very cozy and inviting color that looks even more welcoming when paired with warm wood tones. Complement your violet area rug with a warm white wall color.Paint color to try: Whisper White by Behr

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.

One thing I love about a white and neutral wood palette is that you can take any favorite color and just splash it in there. The fortuitous use of violet here creates a fantastic feast for the eyes.

Here’s a nice example of how to use Radiant Orchid in a room, via an area rug. Because it’s rather bold, the color packs a nice punch when used as an accent through furnishings and accessories.

Pairing yellow woods with purple accents (color wheel opposites) is a sly way to play up their bolder notes.

An entire shelving unit in a pale shade of purple may seem kind of startling. But it works when paired with complementary yellow and natural wood floors.The oranges and yellows in wood grain play off purple, which lies in the opposite position on the color wheel.

A simple, light-filled room with lots of blonde wood and then the purple rug, shining like a jewel.

In this dining room, a purple area rug anchors the space and adds a welcome splash of color. Fun fact: Violets were cultivated by the ancient Greeks beginning in 500 BC. They believed these flowers symbolized love and fertility.

Your rug color can help define a room and make it feel cozy. The rug color is the base for enhancing the color and texture of your dining room set. Contrast the stain color to make your furniture stand out.

Because both colors have blue in their base, it's helpful to pair them with a warm tone to complement their cool shades. A mid-toned wood is just the material for the job.

Panel color inspiration— see also various rubric cubes, especially one containing purple

Reallly pretty- idea of inset shelving on dining wall

This color makes the furniture color stand out, among other things!