Purple has a wide spectrum of associations, from royalty to mourning, eccentricity to luxury. As a combination of red and blue, it possesses the ability to both excite and relax, motivate and rejuvenate. It all depends on which color in more pronounced. This versatility allows you to use purple in virtually any room and any amount within your house.
For instance, using dark plum as the dominant color in a room, and then accenting it with silver or gold, creates a mystical feel that stimulates the imagination. Notice how the purple in the photo below has more red than blue in it, charging the space with energy.
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Purples with a more pronounced blue creates a more relaxed atmosphere, making it perfect for bathrooms, bedrooms, and anywhere else you want to turn into a sanctuary.
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Purple can be used as both an accent color or as a dominant color. It has been shown to increase creativity and imagination, so it also makes a wonderful color for offices, studios, or libraries. It goes especially well with colors that won’t compete for attention, such as white, silver, black, and gold.
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If you’ve found a shade of purple you love, but aren’t sure of what colors you can co-ordinate it with, check out our post Basic Color Theory:Coordination Made Simple. You’ll be able to decorate like an interior design pro!
Are you partial to purple? Tell us how you use it in your home in the comments box below!
