Violet

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.

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. 

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. 

A purple accent chair in this gorgeous Chicago home by Ashlina Kaposta aka TheDecorista

A gorgeously dark and moody space with a lush violet sofa

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!

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.

Plummy purple in this H&M shot

This luscious colour by Benjamin Moore

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!