Purple bedrooms? I understand, believe me. You likely have in mind that purple yells little girl fairy tale or grandmother old world wallpaper. But wait! Purple bedrooms are no longer the same and I have come to demonstrate to you how this majestic color can be used to turn your bedroom to something so spectacular.
Frankly I had my doubts about purple bedrooms as much as the next person until assisting my sister with redesigning hers last year. Now? I am fully convinced of the multipurpose and elegance, which this color would add to any bedroom. Are you willing to know what everyone is talking about?
The Moody Lavender Sanctuary
So we can begin with what will make you hate to leave your bedroom. The soothing lavender moody gives one this amazing cocoon effect which is chilling and elegant.
Imagine Lavender walls and white linen with a natural wood furniture. That magic comes in as you finally add textured throw pillows in complementary purples and softly lit everything so that it glows. I have seen this combination make magic happen in a small apartment as well as a large master bedroom.
Want to nail this look? Focus on these key elements:
Matte lavender painted walls (glossy finishes can look tacky I promise)White/cream bedding to balance the intensity Brass or gold accessories in the form of picture frames and lamp bases Natural materials such as jske rugs, linen curtains
The thing is the most pleasant about this approach? The mood lighting can be changed to create a cosy feeling in case you want to read something or make a room bright to get ready. It is two rooms in one.
Bold Plum Statement Wall
Now then we are talking drama! An accent wall of plums in the background behind your headboard can easily give your eye a focal point without completely domineering the decoration of the room. This method will be particularly effective in case you are not certain about using purple in the area on a permanent basis.
And in fact, I tried it in my own bedroom: I painted only one of the walls in this rich plum colour, one wall needed to be neutral, and the rest of them are painted in neutral light colours. The result? Straight class and not too much aggressiveness.
Making It Work Without Going Overboard
This is where the majority of people go wrong: they suppose that since there is one purple wall then everything should be in purple. Wrong! It is so beautiful in moderation and measure.
Have your bedding mainly neutral with perhaps a purple throw pillow. Include a painting of related hues and you are a winner. The plum wall bears all the weight-it can be the star.
Soft Lilac Minimalism
Why Scandinavian design is so serene, have you ever wondered? It is all about that awesome unity of color and simplicity. Even just a touch of color personality is sparked by soft lilac minimalism with the same zen level of energy.
This look works best with:
Walls in pastel lilac, almost whispering violet • Pale furniture of clean simple lines • Few accessories in white, cream or very light pink • Bright sunlight streaming through gauzy curtains
| Element | Color Choice |
|---|---|
| Walls | Pale lilac or lavender mist |
| Furniture | Pure white or light wood |
The trick in this is subtlety. You don t want someone on the first look to come to the conclusion that it is a purple room. It seems to be a secret ingredient which makes all feel better.
Rich Eggplant Elegance
Okay this is not for people afraid to make a statement. That is why rich eggplant purple generates such a lavish surrounding as a luxurious hotel room.
I wont lie, this look needs confidence. However, with eggplant deep walls and metallic gold accents combined with crisp white linens all the magic is created. The contrast is peak stunning and the color saturation has your room feeling infinitely more costly than it likely was to adorn.
Balancing the Intensity
Deep purple can be overbearing unless and until one balances it. My infallible recipe is this:
• 70% deep purple (walls and maybe curtains) • 20% white or cream (bedding, lampshades) • 10% metallic accents (picture frames, hardware, decorative objects)
Deep purple is over powering unless you set it with something. Infallibly, my recipe for that is
Purple and Gray Sophistication
This duo is effectively an adultised purple decor. This purple and gray combination results in this extremely elegant color scheme that fits right into any type of house; even in modern apartments or more traditional ones.
The magic sauce? By employing variations in tint and texture in each of the colors. Perhaps charcoal-colored walls and lavender bedclothes, or pale purple walls and furniture of the so-called pewter color. These are varied, interestingly without appearing unstructured.
FYI, this is the most likely to be all around purple bedroom look you can come up with. It takes great photos, looks like it will never go out of style and fits with almost any current furniture you may already own.
Vintage Purple Charm
Old fashioned purple decor has something completely charming about it and it can be a little nostalgic and at the same time, rather new. Imagine floral fabrics and some vintage-looking furniture and that worn and well-loved quality.
This look celebrates:
Traces of purple coloring that appears to have been aged • Designs in the same coloring family that have been blended together • Distinctive and eclectic furniture that is antique or antique in style, and textiles consisting of layers such as quilts, throw pillows, and curtains
The vintage purple charm is beautiful and the beauty is in its imperfection. Nothing fits just right but everything fits well with the other. It is as though your bedroom is a storyteller 🙂
Creating Authentic Vintage Vibes
Unless you want brand new distressed furniture with the big box stores. Rather seek out the real blue chip vintage or age your own new items. It feels natural and your room will not be a catalog-polished work, but an actual special place.
Modern Purple Accent Pieces
Did you go crazy about purple but are not so fond of resolutions? Contemporary purple ornamental pieces allow you to play with this lovely color diversion, without painting one of your walls.
This approach works brilliantly because you can:
Rotate accessories according to the seasons • Sample various shades of purple before definitively committing • pair with what you already have • switching up your decor on the cheap will make a dramatic difference
So start with a purple throw blanket and some purple artwork maybe that has a purple element and you could even replace your lamp shade. Before you know it, you’ve put together a purposeful and fashionable purple-hued room.
| Accent Type | Impact Level |
|---|---|
| Throw pillows & blankets | High visual impact, easy to change |
| Artwork & wall decor | Medium impact, seasonal flexibility |
Making Purple Work in Your Space
So start with a purple throw blanket and some purple artwork maybe that has a purple element and you could even replace your lamp shade. Before you know it, you’ve put together a purposeful and fashionable purple-hued room.
Lighter shade of purple that directs light in small rooms and makes the rooms appear larger. Deeper purples, the darker, more dramatic ones, work fine in large rooms because they do not make them feel cramped in. Or suppose your room is not so well supplied with natural light? Keep cool purple at bay and use warmer values that are not bleak looking.
And what is most important? Pick out a purple that brings HAPPINESS to YOU. I have witnessed people design their bedrooms so beautiful breaking all the design rules because they just chose colors they truly adored.
Purple bedroom decor has no limits, and rooms can be as deep lavender, or as rich plum as you like. Hopefully, no matter what phase of redoing your room you are in, whether it is full-scale, or merely accented, there is a style that will fit your rooms and your life needs.
Don t forget that bedroom itself is the best when it is truly yours. Therefore, take that paint sample, follow your gut and make that purple paradise you smile walking through the door! The leap will be worth it one day.