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Violet

16/9/2019

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Slipping into these deep gorgeous colours now with violets. It can be a bit of a marmite colour but its a strong favourite with some brands and reflects stability and nobility. Think of a chocolate bar with the purple wrapper - you know exactly what I'm talking about. This colour was quite popular to use historically and also in the 80s and has fallen out of favour in mainstream interiors but I know there are a few of you out there who absolutely love this colour, and why not its deep and luscious and feels like a big hug, no wonder it was the Pantone colour of the year 2018. So here are a few examples of some great purple rooms.
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Pegnoir - a great dose of soft lilac/greyed-pink
Starting off in a very soft way, violets are the base colour for a lot of warm greys and taupes. It adds that depth and warmth to a grey which is so needed in the British light. Colours like Pegnoir and Elephants breath have undertones of violet in them which give them their great qualities and offer them so much versatility. 
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Elephants breath - a violet neutral.
If you are braver and want to have a more saturated hue, but dont want the room to be violet dominant - use it as an accent. Such as in a beautiful chair - remember that the different fabric qualities also contribute to how the colour will look. Therefore a velvet is more likely to look very saturated as opposed to a linen. Its a great way to highlight a favourite reading spot. You can also use it in temporary soft furnishings, such as a beautiful throw that injects some colour into an otherwise monochrome room. 
violet purple accent chair with gold accessories
A purple accent chair in this gorgeous Chicago home by Ashlina Kaposta aka TheDecorista
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A gorgeously dark and moody space with a lush violet sofa
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Introducing a temporary colour injection into an otherwise neutral space can bring the whole room together.
Now, if you are thinking "I'm not sure I am brave enough to invest a whole piece to violet", it could be an expensive thing to remedy - how about using violet on the inside of a cupboard like Claudia Pelizzari did in this shot. Its genius as creates a real statement piece without having to be on show the whole time. Definitely a conversation starter!
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Violet cupboard interior by C. Pelizzari
Now if you are feeling braver yet - why not going bold... and doing a fully purple space. Go super dark for that luxe moody room or zingy for that  playful whimsical look.
purple cushions and dark panelling
Plummy purple in this H&M shot
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This luscious colour by Benjamin Moore
purple violet chinoisery wallpaper with gold accents and velvet chair
Chinoisery/Toile wallpaper perfectly sets the scene for this delicious velvet armchair and gold lamp - Wallpaper by F. Schumacher
So! Are you feeling inspired yet? Whats your favourite image? Is purple SOOO the colour for you now? Or will you swear off it for ever!? Let me know in a comment below!
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Gemma link
16/9/2019 11:01:13 pm

What an informative series !

Did not know that the famous ‘Elephants breath’ had violet undertones.

Love bringing in very very subtlety like in the flowers in the first pic. Love that one - very drawn to it x

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Peter Grech link
18/9/2019 10:42:19 am

Oh Im so glad that you found it informative and inspiring. It can be a great colour to consider in undertones and muted ways to introduce drama into a space. Then using more vibrant expressions of the colour in smaller contained pieces.

Happy designing!

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