Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Interiors: Purple + Blue

This analogous color scheme has always been a little tricky for me and yet I like the how these spaces  appear almost monochromatic with the accent colors and yet they're obviously not.  The combination can be bold and electric (image 2) or more subdued and calming (image 7).  I adore the colors of the rug in the first space with the addition of magenta.  I definitely think the combo can waver on garish but I'd be willing to give it a try.  What about you?  

14 comments:

Callie Grayson said...

i love this colour palette. that last image has me all happy! i need to paint my armoire cabinet that colour!!!!!!
xx
callie

www.lawyerwanna.be said...

great combo, dont think they would suit a small house though. or for it to work perhaps the lighter/paler shades!

xxx

www.lawyerwanna.be

Mary Nevin said...

i love this post!!! I'm starting to build inspiration for my new place and this was a perfect way to start my tuesday!!

Unknown said...

I love that purple can be almost masculine when paired right. Might consider this for our next living room

Wally said...

I specially love the second picture. Those two colors togehter is so hot!

Robin Baron @ Simplifying Fabulous! said...

Beautiful! Those colors are intoxicating I love it!

Unknown said...

mmm, lovely combo! i'm especially loving it paired with the white, which i'm sure must be from a swedish pictorial. wishing you a happy tuesday!

xoxo mary jo

Erin {House of Turquoise} said...

I LOVE all of these!! Delicious!

Anonymous said...

I have always loved purple to decorate with---from walls to throw pillows---but blue and purple together. Love!

ERIN said...

love purple, need to have more of it in my house. great inspiration photos!

Elizabeth said...

My favourite colour - always makes me happy.

Shopgirl said...

Never would have thought those two colors work so well together and look so cheerful too.

GB said...

That first picture--gasp! you sure know how to pick 'em!

Between Blue and Yellow said...

Hey Christina,
This is Kathleen, Lesley's friend. I just linked over to your blog from one of my favs, House of Turquoise.
I love your blog! I started my own blog as well, I refinish furniture. Check it out when you have a minute :)I hope you're doing well.

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