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wall entry Back to the more elegant side of purple we go. This traditional sitting room centers around the wall treatment: a perfect combination of soft purple tones and metallic silver. The black-and-plum upholstered chair and deep purple drapery throw have enough dark tones to balance it all out and create a truly sophisticated room.
Wild card pairing: red. Since purple actually contains red, this is not as challenging to pull off as it might appear. The key is to choose a red that matches the tone of your purple. For instance, here a bold iris purple is paired with clear red. For plum walls with brown undertones, spiced-apple red might make a better pairing.
Deepest, darkest plum can actually look almost like black. Unlike true black, dark plum is rich and warm, and it changes with the light in lovely ways. It is, however, really dark, so unless you are doing a very small room (like a powder room or study), it’s probably best to lighten things up with white. Here the white ceiling and wainscoting and large natural-fiber rug lighten up the space considerably. A touch of red trim on the bedding nods to the warm walls.
Shine like a rare jewel. I previously interviewed Thomas Riker of jamesthomas for a Houzz Tour of this amazing Chicago apartment. He explained that since this entry has a lowered ceiling, he and James Dolenc went moody, with a touch of glamour. "The dark paint on the ceiling relates to the color of the iridescent wallpaper and defines the space in a jewel box kind of way," he said.
Gray Purple. This deep, muted gray is very serene and calming. Its gray undertones make it a great choice for contemporary spaces. Paint Pick: Beguiling Mauve 6269 by Sherwin Williams either entry or even flower wall?
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