Hues on the cool side of the spectrum are calming, and those on the warm side are said to increase energy levels. Combine cool ice blue with flaming red and the resulting hue is purple. It is the best of both worlds, especially in when decorating a home. It is not often chosen for the kitchen, but it is an excellent choice. Those that love purple can tastefully incorporate it into the decorating scheme of the kitchen. Consult the photos when trying to determine if various shades of plum will work in the heart of your home. It does not have to look like a purple explosion, but it can look sharp, classy and absolutely fabulous.
Begin Decorating the Kitchen with Paint
Do not be afraid to use purple paint in the kitchen. Take a bold step and paint a single wall in your favorite shade of amethyst, or coat the walls above or below the upper cabinets. As the first photo shows, the area above the upper cabinets was coated in a rich shade of lavender. The portion below the cabinets and the rest of the kitchen is embellished with white based paint with just a touch of lilac. It is the ideal way to begin decorating a purple kitchen. It incorporates the color in a semi permanent way, but without going overboard.
Accent the Hue with Countertop Accessories
Countertop accessories that are decorative and useful can accent a purple kitchen in stylish ways. Buy a set of canisters with purple accents. The second photo shows a set of canisters in the purple kitchen, and they look fantastic. Just a hint of purple will stand out beautifully against a bold background. The entire look can be tied together with practical decorative decor.
Add a Woven Basket of Dried Lavender and Eucalyptus
When decorating a purple kitchen, keep in mind that green is a beautiful accent hue. Green and purple are a natural combination. Consider decorating the space with a woven basket filled with dried lavender and fragrant green eucalyptus. Gather a bunch and place it in the basket on top of the refrigerator or an upper cabinet. They will look and smell phenomenal.
Complete the Decorating Scheme with a Throw Rug
I like to add the predominant color on all levels when decorating a room. Incorporating the same color on all stages will pull the design together beautifully. Do not forget the lowest level of the room. Complete the kitchen decorating scheme with a throw rug that has eye catching purple accents. It will tie everything together.
Add a few stylish knickknacks as you find them, but do not be in a hurry to finish decorating the room. Do not add items just because they have purple accents. Choose carefully, and take your time. You will love the finished appearance of your purple kitchen when it is tastefully and creatively painted and decorated.
Source: Personal and Professional Home Design and Decorating Experience
