Best Colors for Your Home: PURPLE

Best Colors for Your Home:  PURPLE

It’s time for the latest edition of The Color Files!  Today, we’re taking a look at a gorgeous jewel tone that, unfortunately, often takes a beating in the design world.  Seriously, how many times have you heard someone mock a giant purple sofa or lament about the shade of purple on the walls before a makeover?  The reality is that purple can  be a difficult color to work with, but if done right, purple can be a royal hue that looks amazing.  I’m excited to share some beautiful examples of just how good purple can be when it’s perfectly done.  Enjoy!

Purple Collage Pin Pic

Best Purple Paint for you Home 

  Canadian House & Home dining with purple wall

{Accent Wall} Nightfall by Benjamin Moore at Canadian House & Home

Chris Loves Julia violet accent wall

Violet Evening by Behr at Chris Loves Julia
 
Canadian House & Home dining with purple upholstery

Dining Nook Upholstery at Canadian House & Home

 {Cabinetry} Passion Plum by Benjamin Moore at Houzz

LCH Interiors aubergine cabinetry

Aubergine Built-in Shelving at LCH Interiors

 

{Trim} Autumn Purple and Crushed Berries by Benjamin Moore at Houzz

Canadian House & Home lavendar living room

{Wall} Enchant by Sherwin Williams at Canadian House & Home

Style by Emily Henderson purple living room

Vintage Charm by Benjamin Moore at Style by Emily Henderson
Canadian House & Home purple rug

{Rug} Madeline Weinrib by Y & Co. at Canadian House & Home

 

Venetian Chandelier by Corbett Lighting at Houzz

Hardrock Homes purple accent wall with fireplace

{Accent Wall} Graffiti by Kwal-Howell at Hardrock Homes featured at Favorite Paint Colors

Etsy Purple Paint Chip Art

Purple Paint Chip Butterfly Art at Etsy Shop Abounding Treasures

 

 {Door} Majestic Violet by Benjamin Moore or Purple Rain by Valspar at Houzz

Canadian House & Home mod bedroom

Cafe’ Gray by Pratt& Lambert at Canadian House & Home

 Lavender Chevron Bedroom at Houzz

DIY Design Fanatic intense purple bedroom

Lucent Purple by Valspar at DIY Design Fanatic
Canadian House & Home purple papered bath

{Wallpaper} Manuel Canovas by Cowtan & Tout at Canadian House & Home

Infarrantly Creative purple bathroom

Violet Bloom by Behr at Infarrantly Creative
 
The Decorologist lavendar bedroom
 
{Walls} Violet Mist by Benjamin Moore {Ceiling} Whisper Violet by Benjamin Moore at The Decorologist
 
Canadian House & Home lavendar kitchen

Cabinetry by Marana Kitchens at Canadian House & Home

Love Laughter and Decor lavender nursery

Brushed Lavender by Valspar at Love Laughter and Decor
 

 Featured pictures in this post from Better Homes & Gardens

 Have you used purple in your home?  What do you think the best purple paint color is?

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    February 16, 2013

    My husband and I painted our living room purple! We used Valspar’s Dusty Lavender on top and Regal Plum on the bottom, separated by a white chair rail. The high-gloss white trim all around really makes it pop. Three years later, we still adore the colors! Finding a nice, inexpensive rug to go in the room has been tricky, though.

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      February 19, 2013

      I think Ballard Designs has some purple items right now… and overstock is a great place for affordable rugs! GOOD LUCK!

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    February 25, 2013

    My parents decided to go with purple for their laundry room when I remodeled it: http://craftprocontracting.com/contractor-blog/archives/17-Basement-Finishing-Framing,-Drywall,-Painting-and-Trim-in-Morristown-07960.html
    I think it looks great! Purple is bold and I like bold.

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    March 9, 2013

    So many shades of a gorgeous colour!! Thanks so much for including my upcycled paint chip butterfly 3D art :)

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      March 12, 2013

      Dallas, you are welcome.

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