COLOR TRENDS: PURPLE DEBUTS AS THE NEW "IT" COLOR

Purple has long been associated with royalty, nobility and wisdom and was at one time only associated with the upper echelon.

In today's economic climate, this once exclusive color is not only attainable, but also marked as the hottest color for the months ahead.

From soft hued lilacs to electric magentas to radiant mulberry, these shades will be seen throughout luxury homes across the globe. Add a splash into an existing design scheme or create a complete makeover - this color is guaranteed to liven up your space.

Due to its diverse color spectrum properties, pulling from blue, red, yellow and green pigments, purple meshes well with a wide variety of color combinations and breaks many boundaries - from traditional to modern to contemporary.

HOW TO INTEGRATE PURPLE INTO YOUR HOME:

• Mix soft violets with white or silver to create a classic, yet updated look
• Blend vibrant magentas with rich blacks to produce an edgy, yet refined space
• Mesh vivid purples with deep gold or bronze to generate a contemporary or modern ambiance
• Unify sophisticated mulberry with gold-toned green or sapphire blue to produce a rich traditional atmosphere
• Mix delicate orchids with rich browns or neutral shades to create a sophisticated, yet fun feel

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