Purple bedrooms get a bum wrap, don’t they? People are gonna assume you’re gonna look like you’re sleeping inside a grape or somethin. But seriously I’ve been obsessed with purple interiors for years now and trust me, when your able to get the perfect purple bedroom it is magic.
I recall entering a lavender-themed bedroom of my friend Sarah last year, and literally gagged. It was romantic and fresh kind of place that made a woman feel luxurious and at the same time comfortable. That is when it occurred to me that purple is not a mere color but it is also a mood. And rest assured once you get these styling tricks down you will be baffled why you did not believe the power of purple.
Understanding Purple’s Personality
Purple has range, you know? We’re talking to speak a colour that can go from soft and romantic to bold and dramatic faster than your mood on a Monday morning. It is difficult, but it is how you can find the right color of your mood.
Light purple such lavender, and lilac, are the ones that produce that kind of a spa-like serenity. It will be perfect in case you desire your bedroom to be more like a relaxing haven. Medium purples like amethyst and plum bring sophistication in that they are not too much. And dark purples? Imagine eggplant and royal purple these babies are serious and they are dramatic.
I should have learned this lesson when I painted an entire accent wall, deeper shades of purple and did not test the color. Well to put it bluntly my bedroom resembled a gothic novel over a couple months until I found the correct balance….. :/
Choosing Your Purple Palette
Nail your color scheme Get your color scheme right and you are halfway there. And you cannot go around and splash purple all over the place and dismiss it as having been done. Oh, I have seen people give it a go.
Monochromatic Magic
By staying to the various shades of purple, such a very cohesive, luxurious look is achieved. Think:
Walls: light purple or pale lilac, Bedding: medium purple with brighter spots, Accessories: deep and light purple colors mix
The same style is particularly applicable in small bedrooms since it introduces a sense of depth without a chaotic visual.
Purple + Neutrals (My Personal Favorite)
Want to know the secret to what really gives purple POP? Match it with crisp whites, warm grays or creamy beiges. We’ve used this combo. Three different bedroom’s and never fail, anyone.
The neutrals provide your eyes with a resting place as it lets the purple take the center-stage. And it is so easy to change accessories without having to re-paint everything- FYI this saves you a lot of money and work.
Complementary Contrasts
Feeling adventurous? Yellow is the opposite of purple on the color wheel. And before you start panicking- I do not mean neon yellow. Soft creamy yellows or warm golden colours floated to mind. Those combinations provide energy and visual interest that will be surprisingly sophisticated.
Wall Treatments That Work
Have you ever been to an overpowering purple bedroom and a just right purple bedroom? This all depends on how to manage your walls.
The Accent Wall Approach
At this point I always have beginners begin. Select one wall typically the one behind your headboard and be more daring in using a darker purple. Make the other three walls neutrals.
I have my bedroom’s accent wall painted a stunning dusty plum last year and it always get compliments from guests. The secret is finding a depth but don’t do it too dark with it it eats the light.
Two-Tone Techniques
And this is a trick that appears much more costly than it is: When painting your walls, you can make the bottom half darker purple and the top half lighter. Put a little white wainscoting or a chair rail between them and, boom, you have sophistication.
Textured Purple Walls
Too boring for flat paint? Try these:
Wallpaper: Pale purple designs or patterning Paintwork: Depth should be achieved with color washing or sponging Fabric borders: The use of upholstered panels of walls behind the bed
Furniture and Layout Secrets
Purple bedroom can break or make it through chosen furniture. The good news is? Purple complements the majority of wood shades and other metal materials.
Bed Frame Selection
| Material | Best Purple Shades |
|---|---|
| White/Cream Wood | Any purple works beautifully |
| Dark Wood | Light to medium purples |
White or cream was always his purpose, the comparison of that fresh-hearted light or contrast I really enjoy. It lightens up the space especially with a really dark purple walls.
A dark wood furniture is more appropriate with the lighter purple colors. The only time I got this wrong was when I paired a dark cherry dresser with deep purple walls, I felt like I was in a cave and then had to lighten the wall color.
Smart Storage Solutions
Purple bedrooms require tactful storing so as not to appear cluttered. Built-in shelves which are the same color as your walls serves as invisible storage that cannot clash with your color scheme.
Neutral-colored Ottoman storage benches used provide you with the usefulness you need without taking up space visually. Believe me, you want to have places to put things without having them mess up your oh so carefully constructed purple wonderland.
Bedding and Textiles That Shine
Here you can actually get into your element and be yourself. It is important to pile various textures and hues of purple intelligently.
The Perfect Purple Bedding Formula
Use plain papers- white and cream or light grey are ideal. Then overlaid the purple by:
Duvet covers: Here you need to select your base purple color • Throw pillows: Throw pillows help to complement your main color by sprinkling in additional purple hues • Blankets: Drape throws across the bed in various textures
I usually keep the base bedding neutral as it is so much easier (not to mention cheaper) to seasonally switch up your purple accessories than it is to buy/replace entire sets of sheets.
Curtain and Window Treatments
Your window curtains may either render your purple bedroom cosy or claustrophobic. Curtains in white or soft purple are flowing and light and keep things airy. The dark purple drapes are heavy and dramatic–they also look best when used in a large room with access to natural light.
Tip: Install your curtain rods up high and a lot broader than your actual window. This trick gives windows a bigger appearance and allows more of the natural light – be important for purple rooms and its possibly dingy.
Lighting Your Purple Paradise
Lighting can also totally change the appearance and feel of your purple bedroom on an everyday basis. The color purple might look different under different sources of light and thus you must have a strategical plan.
Natural Light Maximization
Good natural lighting is absolutely essential to purple bedrooms. During the day maintain window treatments to a minimum and also, it is also a good idea to have mirrors to reflect light throughout the room.
It is a lesson I am taught when the first bedroom that I painted purple felt like a dungeon, until I put up a large mirror on the opposite side of the window. All of a sudden the room was twice as light and no longer muddy-looking in the purple.
Artificial Lighting Layers
Create multiple lighting sources:
Lighting • Aloft lighting: Taraf duvarda aydınlatması monte ya da tavan fanları • Task aydınlatma: Yat işletimi枕边 lamplari for reading • Accent lamba: Daisy pineur silsatari/LED çipleri için havada varyant
Purple goes good with warm white bulbs; they enhance the red base of the color and makes the room look warm. Purple can seem harsh and sterile when lit by cool white lights.
Accessories and Personal Touches
Here your purple bedroom actually gets animated. Perfect accessories hold the place together and personalize owning the space.
Artwork and Wall Decor
Purple walls gives you interesting choice for art work. Black and White looks so Good vs purple Background Warm, luxurious gold-framed ones add a luxurious feel. Green plants, add good contrast – they also purify air
I found this beautiful black and white landscape picture and put in on top of my purple accent wall and everyone wants to know where I got it. The opposition is as chef kiss perfect as possible.
Rugs and Floor Treatments
The use of your rug influences the balance of the whole room. Neutral carpets furnished with purple-based accents unite the color pallet, not cluttering the area. Even mixing the patterns is effective use a geometric rug, in contrasting colors.
Wall-to-wall purple carpet is not recommended unless you are a full on maximalist person. The great majority of people consider it almost overwhelming bedroom atmosphere.
Plants and Natural Elements
No colour can match purple better than green living. These plants seem superb in the purple bedrooms:
Snake plants: architectural and low-maintenance •Pothos: Trailing types provide softness • Peace lilies: white flowers will look lovely with purple
The purple schemes are defused by wood elements (either in the shape of furniture items or decor accessories) and can avoid the feeling of being too cold and sterile.
Common Purple Bedroom Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Save yourself from some bad trial and error learning, I will show you the way. These errors can destroy the best designed purple bedroom.
Going Too Matchy-Matchy
Appling the same color of purple to all the items makes it dull and monotonous. Combine tones, textures, and materials to interest and bring depth.
Ignoring Natural Light
In different kind of lighting purple may appear absolutely different. Never buy your fabrics or paints until you take a sample of these to your real room and experiment with them. That beautiful thing in shop may be horrendous in your north facing bedroom.
Forgetting About Scale
In small rooms lighter purples and selective accents are necessary. More dramatic purple treatments can be used on large rooms. Do not struggle with proportion of the room.
Budget-Friendly Purple Bedroom Ideas
You do not have to spend a designer budget in making a beautiful purple bedroom. Purple bedrooms I love that have cost peanuts.
The paint DIY projects have the greatest bang even with less among the expenditure. Less than $50 can be spent on a gallon of quality purple paint with which you can transform your space in no time.
Investments in the shops of the second chance in the neutral palette are wonderful match with purple schemes. I have bargained fantastic white dressers and mirrors of the past at the secondhand stores at a quarter of a retail price.
Textile and fabric exchanges will allow you to alter the atmosphere in your room according to seasons without having to spend a lot of money. People need to change throw pillows, curtains and beddings to maintain a fresh nature.
Making Purple Work for Different Ages
Violet bedrooms do not belong to adolescents or small children only. A solution is the selection of suitable age-appropriate colors and styling.
Paintings Adult purple bedrooms will have the advantage of using complex color schemes and material. Think dark plum walls and cream bedding with gold accents- sophisticated and grown up.
A teen area can go with bolder purple treatments and whimsical accessories. Allow them to play around with colours and designs.
Lighter purples combined with other joyful shades are best suited to the kid rooms. Lavender and white will promote a soothing atmosphere to sleep.
Purple truly is one of those colors that will grow with you in case you wear it creatively. I have purple in my bedroom now and have done so five years and am not yet sick of it, mostly because I have changed the styling as my tastes have changed.
The point of achieving optimal purple bedroom design is not to be strict about the rules but rather to know how purple reacts to light, space, and other colours. Choose something that you want, like a fabulous comforter in a shade of purple, or a funky wall, and go on with those.
It is important to keep in mind that your bedroom must be happy to look into it all the time. In case it happens to be purple, then make it purple. Just test that color of paint first–I know it seems silly to say, but really it is worth it 🙂