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Colour Spotlight: Banish The Winter Blues With Eggplant

November 4th, 2020

Senior Market Editor Kai Ethier shares which hue she’s crushing on right now.

With the cooler weather now upon us, it’s time to warm up your home with a dose of vibrant eggplant. This deliciously deep violet shade brings a luxurious feel to velvety perches, barware and even bed sheets. Or, if quiet drama is what you’re craving, layer in just a touch of the amethyst hue — it will be the jewel in your home’s crown for the festive season.

Soft: Dark Lilac (2070-30) by Benjamin Moore
Deep: Pelt (254) by Farrow & Ball

Pair It With: Fashion Gray (PPU18-15) by Behr
Pair It With: Origami White (SW 7636) by Sherwin-Williams

How To Make A Big Statement

This bedroom retreat is as elegant as it is cozy with a two-tone feature wall in Benjamin Moore’s Dark Lilac and the paler Lavender Mist.

When the temperatures drop, our time spent tucked under a cozy duvet becomes all the more precious in the morning. Plaster your walls with a gorgeous plum wallpaper for an instant cocooning effect, then add a plush faux fur throw to finish the lived-in look.

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The dining room is a hotspot in the home, especially during the holiday season. So, why not adorn your chairs with gorgeous violet fabric?

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How To Add A Small Accent

An aubergine-hued sofa adds a punch of sumptuous color to this richly layered boho living room by Green Island Builders.

Purple can feel quite regal, so when it’s used for velvet curtains, it takes any space to the next level. Exhibit A: this elegant home office.

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For something unexpected in the entryway, reupholster your stairs with this juicy shade. It’s a quirky and unexpected place for color, which beckons guests to explore the upstairs.