When I was about 10 years old, my mom remembers me showing her a picture of my dream bedroom decorated almost entirely in the brightest purple. I like to think I've come along way since then!
In the old days, we called it purple. These days you are a lot more likely to hear decorators refer to berry, grape, plum or aubergine. Or possibly, violet, lilac and lavender.
I don't have any purple in my home, but after seeing all these pictures, perhaps I need to change that. A good way to introduce purple is with slipcovers. If you tire of the colour, it can easily be changed.
These linen slipcovers are just gorgeous!
More lovely examples.
I don't think I've ever seen a purple kitchen before. What do you think? A bit much maybe?
Perhaps purple is better in smaller doses...
...such as cushions or a pretty rug.
I love this colour combination.
A tablecloth is an easy way to add a bit of purple, inside...
...or outside.
Another way of introducing purple is on your walls.
It can vary from the palest lilac...
...to a stronger lavender....
...to a rich grape (or is it aubergine)...
...or even a deep indigo.
...or how about a purple ceiling?
Purple upholstery makes a lovely statement.
You could even paint your furniture purple. A bit too bright for me I think!
Mmmm, this one is better.
You can introduce it into your bedroom with a throw....
or some pretty curtains.
If this is all too much of a commitment for you perhaps you could just introduce purple in your flower arrangements...
or even a purple cake!
or perhaps just keep it in your garden where nature does it best of all.
Till next time
Sharon x
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