Eggplant Purple: The Perfect Color for a Cheery Winter Home Interior
Purple is making a comeback and it is here to warm your winter days.
Yes, we can't stop it: winter is fast approaching. It's time to stay indoors as much as you ca. Well, unless you enjoy winter activities. It's undeniably a season when cold days and long nights drive us to think in darker hues. But worry not, even though winter colors are dark, it doesn’t mean they are gloomy. The best example of this is aubergine, a.k.a. eggplant purple.
Aubergine is a luxurious, deep purple that is evidently reminiscent of an eggplant's peel.
Contrary to what many believe as a little girl's color, it is indeed purple that’s all grown up. It is very close to lilac yet with a slightly darker tinge.
Certainly not a dreary color, it creates an intense, vibrant look! This color is pleasant and striking --something that will freshen up the color of your home.
However, you should keep in mind that combining this color with others isn’t easy. Compare various eggplant-colored walls here:
Best Aubergine Color Combinations Plus 15 Eggplant Paint Color Bedroom Ideas
As with real eggplants, aubergine can come in a wide range of colors, from nearly black to a plum-like hue. Because of its depth, aubergine is typically used as an accent and in tiny doses throughout the home rather than as the main color.
To make it the centerpiece element, it will match perfectly with neutrals, particularly white and gray. If you're feeling adventurous and want to experiment with bright hues, use green or yellow but proceed with caution. Just remember that it's difficult to combine this color with others.
From plum and lilac to lavender (or everything in between), give your space that standout eggplant glam! Here are basic guidelines to remember:
1. Purple and white are the perfect match.
Purple is a very intense color, hence, pairing it with lighter hues, like white, is recommended. Doing so helps you strike the perfect balance. It works very well when darker tones of aubergine is used in different areas throughout your space while the rest is white.
Depending on the degree of purple you pick, a room that's all purple would be too dim or harsh. White is, hence, ideal in these spaces to enhance brightness and to create visual space. In addition, if there are other strong colors in your room, purple wouldn't be the main feature and the combination will not work well.
2. Decorate with contrasting colors.
When decorating a room, you generally start by using a palette of a single color. The expected outcome is a monochromatic space with various shades of the same color. Using complementary hues will help you create something original and creative –giving you a light effect.
Yellow is purple's opposite color. They are two hues that are completely contrary but work nicely together in creating unique, vibrant décor. This color scheme is great in kid's rooms, play areas, or study spaces. Enjoy playing with contrasting colors instead of sticking only to standard color palettes.
Use brown, white, or ocher as your base color when mixing a set of bright colors. Plus, here’s a little secret: wood floor will add warmth to the room.
To get inspiration for an eggplant-colored bedroom, check out 10 Daring Purple Bedroom Ideas That Still Inspire a Sense of Calm.
3. Choose purple for an elegant feel.
Purple has been featured so far in lively, cheerful spaces. Let's now look at how purple can also be used at the other end of the color spectrum.
You will find that purple's versatility is one of its best traits.
It can be used in a variety of ways that creates a completely new feel in a room. But, you only add purple in a room that already has dark colors IF it is spacious and well-lighted. Otherwise, you'd get an uncomfortable space that is dark and overwhelming. If you do go down this route, try and select bright-colored décor pieces. It will be the perfect combination that creates contrast which will break up the purple hue and give the room the elegance it was missing. For instance, the gold or yellow details in other décor pieces that you may choose will create a refined harmony.
Contact JarvisInteriors today if you want an aubergine-inspired space this winter. If you missed our article on TRENDY TWO-TONE COLOR COMBINATIONS 2022 for LIVING ROOMS, it’s not too late. Check it out and get more suggestions on styling your space with colors.
Ways to Decorate with Eggplant Purple
Aubergine is not easy to work with. Use eggplant purple in your décor only if you wish to create an exclusive, personal, and unique vibe in your space. Any guest who comes will undoubtedly find the effect quite captivating and it will spark their curiosity. Here are ways you can add purple to your space:
1. A rug in the center of the living room, in the bathroom, or next to the foot of the bed will make the area standout. This matches perfectly with gray or white ceramic tiles. Consider, however, that it can cause some tension with wooden floors.
2. On seat cushions, this color pops boldly. If your couch is dark or neutral, it helps create an elegant look –which perfectly showcases a boho-chic style.
3. On a bed cover, this will definitely be the feature of the bedroom. This would look fabulous when contrasted with other lighter elements and materials, such as pillows, sheets, and the headboard.
4. Use in other décor pieces, like curtains, vases, lampshades, bathroom towels, and even furniture. It creates a unique look and highlights these elements.
Take a leisurely tour through this gallery of eggplant living room and more photos of aubergine interiors.
If you choose to paint your walls this color, you should start by considering the degree of intensity it will add to the space. There is no denying it will create a bohemian vibe that's energetic and full of unique freshness. Take a look at this inspiration for aubergine walls.
Let's liven up your space with eggplant purple! Here are recommended color combinations for decorating your home interiors with purple:
- Pale Iris + Aubergine + Creamy Whites
- Pale Grape + Radiant Orchid + White
- Dusty Grape + Brights + Silver + White
- Thistle + Pink + Gold + Cream
- Eggplant + Silver + Dark Brown
- Pansy + Aqua + Green + Orange
- Dusty Violet + White + Blue
- Amethyst + Citron + Gold
- Pale Lilac + White
- Soft Lavender + Hot Pink + Lime Green
- Gray-Purple + Green + Yellow
- Mauve + Plum + White
- Aubergine + Crimson + Soft White
- Smoky Lavender + Rusty Orange + Earth Tones
- Orchid + Rose + Pale Pink + Green
Read Decorating With Purple for a detailed discussion of how to achieve the above listed color schemes for your space.
Purple is a color that can completely change a room and it can also give your space a spark of fun, original color. If you want to use it in your home, the design experts of Jarvis Interiors are happy to help you get started!
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