I kind of regret it. I thought it would look lighter. But it is really lavendar. I don't know what to do with the draperies. Any ideas? What colors would work? Should I play it down or play it up?
SandraLynn
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I think it looks really good. I would use ivory/cream or white sheers, someone suggest sheers w/ an embroidery, that is a great suggestion. I painted a bathroom a rich purple and accented w/ white and I just love it. in Feng Shui purple equates to $$$$ if the room that is purple is placed correctly in your home!
sophie78
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Posted by SandraLynn
in Feng Shui purple equates to $$$$ if the room that is purple is placed correctly in your home!
I LIKE THAT!!!
cjb88
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purple's complimentary color is yellow... so a light yellow would look nice...
you can also try the colors next to it on the color wheel... something in the light red-purple family or the blue-purple family...
or you can go for a monochromatic look... one color... all different shades... so darker and lighter versions of that color...
hope this helps!
(can you tell im an art teacher??) :)
Kate
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I would go with white, cream or sage. I have lavendar, white and sage in my bedroom and it's very calming.
I agree, I have the same in my bathroom.
sophie78
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Posted by cjb88
purple's complimentary color is yellow... so a light yellow would look nice...
you can also try the colors next to it on the color wheel... something in the light red-purple family or the blue-purple family...
or you can go for a monochromatic look... one color... all different shades... so darker and lighter versions of that color...
hope this helps!
(can you tell im an art teacher??) :)
Thanks. That is great advice and just what I was looking for!
cocoa
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what about silver? don't laugh, but sometimes a wash over it looks awesome and silver may add an antiquey look.
you can color wash it with a silver glaze.
september2004
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i did something similar with our current bedroom... i was aiming for blue, but depending on the light it has a tinge of purple!
