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.
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 .
Photographer: Courtesy of Benjamin Moore
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.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home February 2016
Designer: Allison Wilson, Sarah Richardson Design
The dining room is a hotspot in the home, especially during the holiday season. So, why not adorn your chairs with gorgeous violet fabric?
Photographer: André Rider
Source: House & Home October 2017
Designer: Richard Ouellette, Les Ensembliers
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 .
Photographer: Jody Beck Photography
Designer: 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 .
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home October 2019
Designer: Christine Johnson
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.
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
Source: House & Home November 2018
Designer: Maria Rosa Di Ioia
Author: Harleen Sidhu
Source: House & Home November 2020