Create A Bold New Look With Purple

Would you be interested in creating a dramatically different look for your home without breaking the bank?  This could be easier than you think with new touches of colour to your decor – why not try a decadent purple tone around your home for an inviting modern look?  It can make an immediate difference and adds warmth to any space.









These warm purple shades will transform any scheme into an elegant, adult space and it’s such an rich colour, that only the smallest touches will be sufficient to create a classic look.









So if you’re after a quick lift or a complete revamp for dramatic effect, then use purple as your inspiration and create something dramatically different. Here are just a few ways to use this rich, opulent colour to great effect in your home:









Fragrant candles are always a fantastic way to introduce a little colour as well as perfume to your living space and there are lots of choices available in rich plum or purple shades, like beautiful jar candles from manufacturers like Yankee candles and True Grace candles. You can even choose a scented candle with the perfume of Japanese Plum!




Sit a few  cushions of plum and gold tones on a purple chair or sofa.  Add soft materials like a purple diamante velvet cushion.  Purple looks great as a base, livened up with a more vibrant colour such as gold or lime.  Also, geometric patterned scatter cushions or throws works well for addedinterest.  Boudoir-style cushions also help create that rich opulent effect so associated with purple.   If you prefer to choose curtains or other soft furnishings with a pattern of some sort then it is a good idea to decorate your walls in a plain unfussy way, opt for a pale sofa and Perspex table to keep your living space bright and airy.    Go for littleaccessories in plum to match the background colour.  Some other fantastic  purple accessories to add to the room you can buy now include a heavy stoneware casserole dish ,  a purple leafed jewel clock – jewel colours adds glamour - and some floral dishes with a dash of the colour purple.




Wouldn’t think of adding purple to a kitchen ?  Then think again .  Even in the kitchen, for a quick update you can paint the base of an island unit in plum .  Then mix with a splash of coloured accessories like a purple kettle and purple utensil holder  to create a striking impact .














The author is owner of The Scented Candle Store which supplies a wide range of scented candles including Yankee candles