PURPLE At Home – Would You Dare?
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This month’s House Beautiful Magazine features a beautiful interior by Mary McGee who incorporated her clients’ favourite colour, purple, into the design. With Benjamin Moore’s Lavender Mist making a statement in the entry, the rest of the home is just as stylish and dramatic.
Even though shades of purple may not be my first choice in wall paint, with the right undertones it can be a great choice for creating chic adult spaces. Look for colours with a hint of grey. They’ll be softer on the eyes and more compatible with other elements in your home.
Some of my favourite shades:
- Benjamin Moore French Lilac
- Benjamin Moore Spring Iris
- Benjamin Moore Lavender Ice
- Benjamin Moore Purple Ice
- Benjamin Moore Lavender Mist
If you find that this much colour is overwhelming on the walls, you can still use purple in fabrics, accessories and artwork for a subtle accent.
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5 Responses to “PURPLE At Home – Would You Dare?”
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Thank you for visiting! Loved your blog as well, especially all those stunning white rooms (wish my closet was that tidy)!
Wow! Stunning use of color! Beautiful! I would not have envisioned purple for a dining area or entryway but it gives a feel of both glamor and serenity depending on the shade… Thank you for opening my mind a little more :0) to this color!
Smiles!
Terry
There are so many underused colours in the fan deck! Even young colours like pink and purple can be made more adult by choosing a greyed down version.
love!