Purple bedrooms have a bad reputation, don t they? They believe it is too brash, or that it makes them feel like their teenage goth stage. But here is the thing purple can be extremely beautiful given that you know how to work with it. I have purple bedroom design fever right now and trust me, there is an elegance degree to this that is off the charts when you get it right.
Do you love lavender or just full-on eggplant devotee, either way, I have some incredibly beautiful ideas that will make you lose your head in love with this royal shade. Are you willing to remodel your sleeping place to something which shouts class? So what do you say we talk about it!
Why Purple Works So Well in Bedrooms
We will dive into the fun stuff but first, let us discuss what makes purple so different in bedrooms. Purple has a natural calming luxurious effect, which is much appropriate to unwind after a long day. The psychology of colour here is quite interesting purple is made up of the vitality of red and the calmness of blue hence bringing you this ideal blend of warmth and peace of calm.
I have also realized that purple can create such wonderful feeling of smallness without stifling spaces. It even responds really well to both warm and cool lights which means that your bedroom will never fail to look gorgeous; whether it is fresh morning light or warm evening lamps approaching through the window.
1. Lavender Walls with Gold Accents
And we begin with something like a warm hug, lavender walls and some Italico metallic decor. This is magic I tell you, magic, and not even figuratively. This dreamy background is achieved through a soft purple color as well as the right touch of glam with the use of gold accents.
Key Elements to Include:
- Soft lavender paint (think Benjamin Moore’s “Spring Lilac”)
- Gold picture frames and mirror borders
- Brass bedside lamps or gold-toned lighting fixtures
- Cream or white bedding to balance the colors
Have you ever entered a room and felt relaxed at once? That is what this combo does. The lavender makes your nervous system happy whereas the gold touches make you feel that you are royalty. Win-win, right?
2. Deep Plum Feature Wall
This one’s a bit bolder, should you decide to go in a slightly more adventurous route, a deep plum accent wall can totally change up your space. Im talking about that deep, wine-like purple that makes every other piece in that room look like it’s outdone nobody.
My easy way out is: to paint just one wall (usually behind the headboard) in a stunning deep plum and leave the rest walls neutral. This instantly provides drama but not so overwhelming the space. Then add clean white bedding, perhaps some charcoal gray throws, and you would be the owner of a bedroom that is fit to grace a design magazine.
| Design Element | Color Choice |
|---|---|
| Accent Wall | Deep Plum |
| Other Walls | Soft Gray or Cream |
3. Purple Velvet Headboard Statement
So can we discuss velvet headboards just a minute? Because wow, that is a moment they are experiencing right now and it is well deserved. Purple velvet headboard will upgrade your game all around- it just takes one of these to make your bedroom furniture look like a blazer that is way better than the rest of your wardrobe.
For all the rich ones, my favorite is a velvet. I like amethyst rich or royal purple because it picks up light really well and gives that texture extra contrast to the bedding. The best thing? You don’t have to go blue in the face with purple walls if your headboard has got it covered in the style department.
Styling Tips:
- Choose complementary bedding in neutrals (whites, creams, soft grays)
- Add texture with different fabric throws
- Keep nightstands simple to let the headboard shine
- Consider brass or gold hardware to warm up the cool purple tones
4. Soft Purple Bedding Layers
There are also times when one of the most suave maneuvers is the subtle one. Using purple as well as a variety of shades of purple in your bed linen can give you this lovely tonal effect and something elegant without going over the top literally when it comes to being obvious.
Set out using white or cream sheets as a foundation (trust me on this it keeps things fresh), and any type of pillow cover that comes in a soft purple. Put some deeper purple throw pillows in and perhaps a lavender blanket at the end of the bed. There is the vital point of mixing not only with different textures but with a bit different shade of purple to get the depth and interest in.
FYI, that is an ideal strategy when you are renting and can not paint the walls, only all the elegant purple without the commitment issues 🙂
5. Purple and Gray Color Scheme
This is a color combination which is sure to strike: purple and gray. I can just tell what you are thinking- gray is dull. Yet when combined with the corresponding purple tones, gray turns out to be this extremely fashionable background on which purple appears even more stunning.
Consider soft gray walls with purple trimmings all around it- perhaps purple curtains, some throw pillows or purple paintings. The gray neutralizes everything and does not make the purple too tacky, but still allows it to be the center of attention.
Perfect Purple-Gray Combinations:
- Charcoal gray with soft lavender
- Warm gray with dusty purple
- Cool gray with deep amethyst
6. Purple Floral Wallpaper Accent
Lemme explain here, you see guys, purple floral wallpaper is truly beautiful when it is not done poorly. I don t mean the busy print roses of your grandmother (though that is pretty, too, come to think of it). I am trying to think more in terms of the modern botanical prints with purple flowers on a plain ground.
Apply it specifically on one accent wall and construct a striking feature. The secret lies in the placement of a design that is elegant as opposed to monstrous. Seek out purples designs that have a lot of white or cream space in between the purple element so things do not feel too cluttered and old fashioned but instead look new and modern.
7. Amethyst Crystal-Inspired Decor
It may seem a little woo-woo, so please stick with me, including having real amethyst crystals or using amethyst artwork/ design to bring just such a lovely organic touch to your room of purple. The hues of natural amethyst gemstones are really beautiful, and the colors lie between light lavender and violet.
You could do this lightly, even, perhaps, a few amethyst bookends on your bedside table, or amethyst-colored vases of glass. Or do the large scale with an amethyst table lamp or decorative bowls. This organic element is provided by the natural stone texture that introduces lightness so that purple does not seem over the top.
8. Purple Curtains as Statement Pieces
A secret? The simplest way to bring sophistication of purple to your bedroom can be purple curtains without engaging in any significant investment. Like someone said about purple decor they are the gateway drug of purples- easier to switch up when you get tired of them but you can make a difference on your entire space with them.
Love floor to ceiling purple drapes in a thick fabric such as silk or linen. They create height in your room and make this luxurious cocooning effect really suitable for bedrooms. Choose a colour that can live happily alongside your decor there would be a pale lilac in a light filled airy room, a darker purple to make a scene.
Curtain Styling Pro Tips:
- Hang them higher than your windows to create the illusion of taller ceilings
- Choose a fabric weight that provides privacy while still letting in some light
- Consider layering sheer purple curtains with heavier neutral ones
9. Purple Accent Furniture
You may want purple in the bedroom but not on the walls or bed coverings. In comes the purple accent furniture as the compromise! A purple velvet chair in the corner, a lavender-painted antique dresser or even purple nightstands can finish the color mix with just enough.
My obsession is with purple ottomans And purple ottomans at the foot of the bed. They are practical (additional seating and storage), gorgeous and provide that lift of colour without becoming too much. And to boot, should you ever get weary of the purple then you can just replace the one piece of furniture, rather than the room!
| Furniture Piece | Purple Application |
|---|---|
| Reading Chair | Deep Purple Velvet |
| Ottoman | Lavender Upholstery |
10. Metallic Purple Accessories
We are almost there, so let us wrap up with something that can give us a bit of gloss without too much glimmer and that is metallic purple accessories. Dream in purple-tinted mirrors, metallic purple picture frames, or even some purple metallic throw pillows.
The pieces reflective light amazingly and once again they provide this little glimmers to make the room look more like a luxurious bedroom. The metallic component maintains the purple as anything but flat as it incorporates that icing on the cake which makes all the distinction.
The great thing about metallic purple accessories is that the pieces can fit in with virtually any color combination. They are room jewelry, they just compliment what is already there and do not steal the show.
Making Purple Work for Your Space
Here is the down low and talk – not all purples go well in any space. The secret of any purple bedroom decoration is getting to know your room, room lighting, room size and color scheme.
Even have a little, dark room? However, avoid darker purples such as dark violet or purple because it will make it feel closed up. You work in a big, sunlit room? Then you can go as dark as eggplant or royal purple but with out the room being cave-like.
Also, think of the way you live. Do you tire of flashy colors so easily? Perhaps begin with purple accessories which can be readily replaced. Love a statement and hardly ever change your decor? Use gigantic amounts of that deep purple accent wall!
Final Thoughts
The colour purple bedroom decor does not necessarily have to be foreboding or excessive. Purple is all magnificent and classy when you select the correct shade and combine it in a clever manner with colors and textures that go along with it.
My own favorite? That lavender with gold details duo- there is nothing like it that can make the space both relaxing and fancy. Still, it is the truth that any of these ideas can be very successful when customized to your own style and space.
You can always have your bedroom to yourself. Whenever purple makes you feel happy and relaxed then you are already heading in the right direction. The graceful bit? It all just remains an effort of being deliberate with your decisions and not afraid to listen to yourself.
Sweet Dreams in your nice new purple palace.