


'I also love adding shades of green as this works well with purple, helping to ground the color and add an element of sophistication to the interior.Purple represents royalty, mystery, peace, and much more, depending on who you ask. Whether you add a gold lamp or a copper mirror to your space – the brightness of these metals helps contrast against the deep purple and promises to create a bedroom interior that you will love.' 'If you are wanting to add accessories, you can't go wrong with metallics. Purple also works well with metallics suggests Joanna Ross, general manager of design luxury bedding brand Sheridan. 'A true royal purple, a 1970s favorite for all four walls and even ceilings such as ‘Purpleheart’ can be toned down with a calming neutral such as ‘Dash of Soot', which will act as a grounding tone, whilst the gentle lilac ‘Hortense’ coordinates beautifully with strong purples for a cohesive considered scheme,' adds Ruth Mottershead. 'When selecting a complimentary shade for purple, consider the undertones within the shade and opt for neutrals with a pink or lilac undertone for a harmonious finish,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director of Little Greene. To select the right colors to go with purple it's important to think about the tone of the color and the mood you want to create. It is also commonly used as an accent color for grey. Contrasting colors like yellow and orange work well, but purple can equally sit beautifully alongside greens and blues. Purple is a versatile shade that can pair well with many shades on the color wheel. Alternatively, for a restful uplifting feel or to make bedrooms feel brighter and larger try lighter lilacs and lavender shades or purple off-whites. As truly personal spaces, bedrooms are fantastic places in which to embrace colors you love and develop an intimate scheme that reflects your personal taste,' says Andy Greenall, creative director Paint & Paper Library. 'Consider deep, sumptuous shades to provide a cozy, tranquil feel.'įor a playful and energizing look try bold purples like ultraviolet and royal purple, or, for a dramatic and cocooning look turn to deep purples. ‘It's important to consider the function of the room and the atmosphere you want to create when choosing colors for each room in the home. The key to successful purple bedrooms is to take care to choose the right shade of purple and to pair it with complementary colors. It is ideal for bedrooms, as it really helps you rest,' says Saffron Hare, creative director James Hare. 'Purple is a calming, comforting color, it makes you want to relax and stay in an interior longer. Purple is a versatile shade which can be used to achieve all sorts of interior looks as well as in both contemporary and modern schemes and is becoming increasingly popular for bedrooms.

In this cottage bedroom drapes in a soft lilac bring a feminine feel but also help draw attention to and frame the beautiful country views. Bedroom curtains can be a wonderful way to introduce color into a pared-back sleep spaces as they can easily be changed should tastes evolve.
