Choose Lavender or Deep Plum
Lavender and mauve can feel soft and restful, while violet and plum create greater depth and drama. Select the saturation according to the strength of colour already used in the room.
Add a creative accent with purple wall art. Browse lavender, violet, mauve and deep plum canvas prints, from calming compositions to dramatic statement artwork.
Choosing your artwork
Lavender and mauve can feel soft and restful, while violet and plum create greater depth and drama. Select the saturation according to the strength of colour already used in the room.
Purple works with grey, cream, beige, navy and green. Gold and warm timber can emphasise its richness, while white gives brighter violet artwork a cleaner contemporary setting.
A purple canvas can add personality to a neutral room without requiring purple furnishings throughout. Repeat one related shade in a cushion, vase or textile to connect the artwork subtly.
Helpful advice
Grey, cream, beige, navy, green, gold, white and natural timber can complement purple, depending on whether the shade is warm or cool.
Yes. Soft lavender and mauve can contribute a gentle colour accent to a restful bedroom palette.
Yes. Use one focused piece and balance it with lighter walls, furniture and surrounding space.
Let the artwork provide the main colour and repeat a small amount of purple or a related tone in one or two accessories.