Go Bold: Purple Rooms We Love

By Jane Blanchard

Purple may not be the first color you consider when planning your next design project, but depending on the hue, purple can play many roles. A deep purple can provide a bold statement, while a lilac or lavender can soothe and relax. Check out some of our favorite purple rooms to inspire your next project.

Go Bold

Contemporary Home Theater by New York Architects & Building Designers David Howell Design

This bold wall treatment is contrasted by a bright white sofa and dark wood.

Purple Wallpaper; Romosa Wallcoverings

Industrial Kitchen by Denver Interior Designers & Decorators Momoko Morton

Purple Cabinets? This purple creates a sophisticated, quirky kitchen. Get the same look with Benjamin Moore paint in Passion Plum.

Bold Accent

Modern Dining Room by Boston Architects & Building Designers Marcus Gleysteen Architects

An entire room of purple may not suit your style, but bold purple accents, such as this area rug, may provide just the pop of color you desire.

Purple Area Rug; Home Decorators Collection

Contemporary Living Room by Stamford Interior Designers & Decorators Last Detail Interior Design

For a change of pace, try these plush purple chairs. Four of them create an inviting seating area.

Purple Armchair; Overstock.com

Lilac Luxury

Contemporary Kids by Chicago Interior Designers & Decorators 2 Design Group

Looking for something a little more relaxing? Try a shade of lilac or lavender to create an inviting, relaxing bedroom or guest room.

Eclectic Kids by Glen Ridge Interior Designers & Decorators DW Designs – Diana Weinstein Designs

Lavender can also provide a beautiful backdrop to a girl’s bedroom.

Spring Lilac; Benjamin Moore

Purple Bath Retreat

Traditional Bathroom by Saratoga Springs Design-Build Firms Witt Construction

Purple can be soothing. What better place to utilize this quality than in a spa-like bathroom retreat?

Contemporary Bathroom by London Interior Designers & Decorators Interior Desires UK

A more opulent bathroom, this design uses a variety of shades of purple to create an inviting, interesting bathroom for pampering yourself, or your guests.

Traditional Bathroom

Bathroom tile in a variety of purples, creates a huge visual impact in this bathroom.

Purple Bath Towels; JCPenney

The Details

Transitional Bedroom by Redwood City Photographers Hoi Ning Wong

In this room, an inviting lavender textured bedspread compliments the mint wallpaper and pillows beautifully.

Beach Style Kitchen by Berkeley Architects & Building Designers WA design

Purple custom back splash tile provides a pop of color in an otherwise neutral kitchen.

Amethyst, Mauve, Wisteria, Violet, and All The Rest

Contemporary Kitchen by St. John’s Photographers Becki Peckham

There is nearly an infinite supply of purple hues, each creating a unique experience. Whatever your design goals, there is likely a purple perfect for you. Still need inspiration? Check out these additional rooms. Such beauties!