Purple32 Stories
ColorPantone Picks a Periwinkle Blue for Its 2022 Color of the Year
Very Peri is an enchanting purple-blue hybrid chosen to represent courage and creativity. See how to use it in your home
Full StoryColorful Kitchens6 Places to Punch Up a Kitchen With Purple
Let the regal color reign in the heart of the home
Full StoryColorNot a Fan of Purple? These 7 Shades Might Change Your Mind
Ultraviolet isn’t the only way to go. These subtle variations can bring elegance and style to your home
Full StoryBedroomsRoom of the Day: Color Palette Gives Teen’s Bedroom Staying Power
Gray-purple and berry shades will keep their appeal as the New York teenager grows up
Full StoryColorThe Meaning of Color: Purple
Whether you associate it with princesses or Provence, this hue can add a touch of magic to your decor
Full StoryColor21 Reasons to Decorate With Purple
Whatever shade you choose — lilac, plum, mauve or aubergine — purple makes a statement
Full StoryColorWhat Goes With Purple Walls?
Make a plum wall come alive with art, warm metals, ivory, chartreuse, natural wood — and at least one wild card
Full StoryColorPurple on the Outside
Are shades of grape, eggplant, lavender and plum the most daring colors for a home’s exterior?
Full StoryDens and LibrariesRoom of the Day: Princess the Snake Reigns in a Luxe Library
Sure, there are books. But in this library the custom snake habitat may be most worth checking out
Full StoryDecorating GuidesNature’s Color Wisdom: Lessons on Lavender From the Great Outdoors
Pluck some lavender hues for the home and watch tranquility — and maybe even a little magic — take hold
Full StoryColorBest Ways to Use Exclusive Plum, Sherwin-Williams’ Color of 2014
Pretty, moody, maybe even a neutral, this toned-down grayish purple can work in any room. Here's how
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