Best Paint Colors
May 14, 2020
Color Crush: Welcome Spring Into Your Space With Lilac
Senior market editor Kai Ethier shares which hue she’s crushing on right now.
Beloved for its sweet and soft presence, lilac is popping up in fashion and gracing our interiors this spring. A softer take on celestial purples, this vibrant pink-purple brightens up rooms without overwhelming, delivering an unexpected hit of gentle color.
How To Make A Big Statement
Feeling deliciously sweet, this playful kitchen by Naked Kitchens features lavender and plum cabinets warmed up with modern oak panelling.
For a more muted look, smoky lilac walls act as a neutral in this trad dining room. The subtle pop of color enhances the beauty of the millwork and elegant arched ceilings, and is picked up in the carpet.
Designer Shirley Meisels added a large lilac rug to soften the look of the dining room’s angular furniture and charcoal gray palette.
How To Make A Small Statement
A pop of lilac adds personality to any space — try adorning your bed with linen sheets in this soft shade.
If you want to incorporate lilac into your home without committing to new bedding, opt for cheerful tabletop accessories (and even a sprig of lilac) instead. It will immediately give your table a fresh spring feel!
Lilac looks equally lovely when paired with other pastel shades. Experiment with a gallery wall, like these dreamy cloud prints by Max Wanger.
House & Home May 2020