25 Purple Bedroom Designs With Decor Guide For An Enchanting Look
Are you looking for purple bedroom designs that will enchant and fascinate? Throughout history, the color purple has been associated with royalty. Deeper purple colors can bring a feeling of luxury to the senses, while softer, more muted purple pastels can create a soothing environment (think yoga studio) and perfect bedroom sanctuary. Many interior designers recommend using purple in bedroom designs and decor to calm and uplift the mood. On this page are some of the top purple bedroom design ideas available today.
In the image above you can see a beautifully designed bedroom with an impressive canopy bed that creates a feeling of complete luxury and romance. Just imagine waking up in this bedroom. The sheer curtains of the four corner bed add a sense of mystery, as do the floor to ceiling curtains. White accents pair perfectly with the purple decor. White crown molding, nightstands, lamps, and shag carpet contrasts well with the purple painted walls and drapery. The large white mirror adds additional depth of perspective and glamour to the space.
How Much Purple Should a Bedroom Get?
Deciding how much of the room your purple should cover is where people get overwhelmed and stuck. The rule of thumb is simple, the deeper the purple, the less wall it should touch. Here’s roughly how far each shade can go before a bedroom starts feeling too dark and dreary.
Whisper Lilac #E8E1F0 · use on about 100% of the walls
Reads almost as a warm off-white in daylight, so walls, ceiling and trim can all take it. Best for small bedrooms and north-facing rooms that need the light back. Pair it with crisp white bedding and light oak.
Soft Lavender #CDBFE3 · use on about 90% of the walls
The calm one. Full walls are fine, but keep the ceiling white so the color has somewhere to stop. Works beautifully with gray, soft green and brushed nickel.
Dusty Mauve #AC94B8 · use on about 70% of the walls
Muted enough for three walls, with the fourth left pale or papered. The gray in it keeps things grown up rather than girly. Pairs with warm wood, camel leather and black hardware.
Amethyst #8A5FBF · use on about 45% of the walls
This is where you stop painting everything. One saturated wall behind the bed plus curtains or a rug is usually the ceiling. It needs real daylight, or it turns muddy after dark. Balance it with white and silver.
Royal Purple #5B2C87 · use on about 25% of the walls
Accent wall only, and preferably the one you don’t face while lying in bed. Most of the drama in the rooms above comes from bedding and drapes in this shade, not paint. Gold, cream and glass keep it from going flat.
Aubergine #3B1F3F · use on about 15% of the walls
Treat it like a near-black. Gorgeous on a headboard wall, velvet bedding or a single alcove, punishing across a whole room. Needs layered lighting and something warm nearby like brass or oak.
One quick test before you commit: paint a two foot square on the wall you’ll see when you wake up, then look at it at different times such as 7am, 3pm and 9pm. Purple can shift more between daylight and lamplight than almost any other color. If it still looks good to you at night, it’s the right one to choose.
This room embodies luxury with its deep royal purple walls and velvety bed coverings. The glass chandelier provides elegance and sophistication to the space and is complimented by the romantic white and silver loveseat. The addition of a green palm tree brings contrast to the space and helps establish the feeling of being on vacation.
Layering For an Enchanting Purple Bedroom
Go through the rooms on this page and the same handful of design moves keep showing up. They often use sheer fabric, soft light, something reflective, and a plush, textured floor. That’s the formula, and purple is just the color it’s wearing. Build the layers in this order and the look comes together on its own without hiring an interior designer like me.
1 Light it softly, from more than one place
This is the layer that does the most and gets skipped the most. Purple goes dull under a single ceiling fixture. Give it three sources at different heights and it glows.
From the rooms above: a glass chandelier over the bed, wall sconces flanking the headboard, a lighted tray ceiling, LED strips tucked behind the headboard, small lamps on both nightstands.
2 Add something sheer
Fabric you can see through is what separates a purple room from an enchanting one. It softens edges and hints at what’s behind it, which is most of the mystery in these photos.
From the rooms above: a canopy or four poster bed draped in sheer panels, floor to ceiling curtains hung high with white sheers layered behind them, a fabric drum shade instead of exposed bulbs.
3 Give the light something to bounce off
Deep purple absorbs light. Reflective surfaces hand it back, which is why the darker rooms here still feel open instead of closed in. This is also the trick that makes a small bedroom look twice its size.
From the rooms above: a large mirror across from the window, mirrored closet doors, a silver or glass vanity, high gloss finishes, metallic thread in the pillows.
4 Put something plush on the floor
Hard floors keep a room feeling like a showroom. Deep pile is what makes it feel like somewhere you’d actually want to wake up. It quiets the room too, which matters more in a bedroom than anywhere else.
From the rooms above: white shag under the bed, a lavender runner leading to the focal point, a patterned rug in floral or animal print to break up all the solid color.
5 Anchor it all with white
Every room on this page that works has white somewhere holding the line. Without it, purple loses its edges and the whole scheme goes heavy. Think of white as the pause between notes.
From the rooms above: white crown molding and trim, a white headboard against a dark wall, matching white nightstands and dressers, a pure white comforter under purple throws.
The order of it all matters: most people start with paint and end with the lighting. Flip it around and sort the light and the sheers first, then decide how much purple the room needs. It’s usually less than you thought.
Purple Room Decor Ideas
There are many ways to create a purple bedroom design you’ll love. From painting the walls, to adding purple decor and furniture pieces, you can let your creativity run wild. Common color combinations are purple and black or gray for a sophisticated look, purple and brown for a masculine design, or purple and silver to create a room fit for a princess. Make sure to check out our gallery of purple bedroom ideas for more design inspiration.
Who wouldn’t want to luxuriate in this purple-themed bath situated in the middle of this modern bedroom? Purple neon lights provide just the right ambiance to create a romantic bedroom setting. The white furnishing and stylish bed offer an inviting feeling and combine beautifully with the overall theme.
Deep purple wall paper combined with white bed accents gives this room a lot of character. The metal decorative framed bed in white stands out boldly against the wall. Matching white dressers and lamps with a splash of purple help add style to the space. Comfortable bedding completes the appearance of this inviting room.
Sexy is one way to describe this decadent bedroom ensemble. Purple can really make a fashion statement when set against more muted background colors, and adding a purple bed covering to a heart-shaped bed really brings out the passion and pop. Decorative lighting adorns the walls and emphasizes the colors being used. A lighted tray ceiling enhances the feeling of elegance in this luxurious bedroom.
This purple and pink pastel-designed bedroom provides a relaxing space that calms the senses. A floral-patterned rug and pastel art prints on the walls offer an inviting appearance. The curved purple and white headboard looks attractive when matched with the other additions of color strategically placed throughout.
This glamorous luxury master bedroom design is adorned with rich purple and black wallpaper and a wall-length plush purple headboard. A matching color bed and dark purple bed cover add to the dramatic effect. A small dangling glass light fixture adds to the candlelight effect to add both mystery and depth. A long sliding mirrored door creates the appearance of a larger space for this small narrow bedroom.
Ultramodern finishes permeate throughout this purple and white-themed room. The trendy desk and chair facing the window make excellent use of the view. The modern cloth chandelier adds to the drama of the room, while the silver and yellow dresser lamp provides a punch of color. Purple plush pillows accent the bed to bring in additional color coordination.
Walls of purple make a definite impact on the visitor in this bedroom. The purple and green pair perfectly and create a serene and calming destination. Classic bedside lamps help brighten the space, and pops of purple in the pillows, bed throw, and art help bring everything together.
Lavender walls and a matching port royale bed bench create an inviting purple-themed bedroom. White curtains with matching beds and dressers lend the room a muted tone. The white tray ceiling and crown molding contribute to the overall feeling of calm. A large draped window provides ample natural light and brings the outside in.
Whimsical and luxurious with purple and white striped walls and an impressively crafted bed this room looks like it has arrived from a place further back in time. A silver narrow legged vanity helps enlarge the space. Flowing princess curtains cover the windows to enhance the air of royalty in the room. Wall light sconces provide a warm glow throughout. The star of the room, however, is definitely the beautiful bed with its pleated bed cover and frilled pillows.
Pink and purple go hand in hand to create this beautifully decorated girls’ bedroom. The red heart-shaped bed makes a big fashion statement and is preceded by a lavender carpet that brings attention to the focal point. Lighting is mounted on the walls and used in a variety of lamps to create ambiance and generate a warm glow.
Luxury penetrates this room in every corner. The windows are framed through the use of deep purple curtains backed by sheer white. The color is matched by the same deep purple bedspread and pillows, offering an opulent invitation. The beautiful glass chandelier is both glamorous and detailed. A white headboard and matching furniture increase the feelings of extravagance.
Small rooms benefit from bold statements and the large floral print in this bedroom certainly does that. Another factor that benefits this room to help make it look larger is the mirrored closet door and high ceilings. Attractive silver light fixtures offer ample light and highlight the purple touches within the space. The tray ceiling looks attractive, as do the touches of tan in the bed throw and area carpet above the hardwood flooring.
This sitting room would be perfect for a princess or visiting dignitary as is surrounded by flowing sheer curtains and plush wall coverings. A pure white comforter is central in the room and is graced by a hanging cloth chandelier that provides muted light to heighten the mood. Other lighting on the perimeter shines to give a mystical glow.
There’s no doubt that this bedroom’s purple theme is making a bold statement. Matching purple lamps coincide with the lower part of the two-toned wall. Meanwhile the upper part of the wall directly matches the pillows, bedding, and area rug.
A sleek and stylish black headboard contrasts nicely against the purple color and is complimented by matching black narrow legged dressers.
Purple bedroom designs often revolve around wall colors. This room has a light shade of purple with a bolder purple bed skirt and bed throw. Underneath the bed a fashionable zebra carpet adds a considerable amount of flair. Wide cabinetry matches the crown molding.
Sleek and sophisticated, this room would look right at home in a trendy hotel or apartment. A light shade of purple is utilized for the carpets, floor to ceiling curtains, and walls that go beautifully together with the white wall length headboard and shiny high gloss desk.
A purple chair adorns the corner of the room providing functionality and fashion. The stylish bed looks both modern and inviting for the perfect nights sleep.
Lighted tray ceilings emphasize the hue of purple of the bedspread in this pleasant space. Matching purple covers, pillows and curtains work well together and offer an attractive contrast to the blue painted wall and floral artwork. The gold carpet matches well with the bed throw and adds additional continuity to the bedroom.
Deep purple colors combine with wood accents to make this room an inviting place for a restful evening. Soft light illuminates from the dressers giving the appearance that this room is more for resting than contemplation.
Bright splashes of color from the decorative accessories in this room create a visually appealing space. Light lavender paint covers the ceiling and two walls while thick dark brown floral wallpaper hangs over the bed creating a perfect contrast for the bright red and yellow artwork. Light purple curtains help shade the suns glare and mute the lighting to create ambiance.
A darkly painted wall can make a bold impression when accompanied by a burst of color. In this bedroom the yellows and oranges of the painting draws the visitors attention. Purple bed covers and shag carpet add additional color to contrast against the black.
Full wall length mirrors enlarge the space make the small room look much bigger than it really is. A white headboard and matching dressers and lamps work well positioned against the black wall. Small pieces of furniture like these can often make a small space look much larger.
This luxury bedroom uses lighting to add a dramatic effect to highlight colors and decor in this light purple room. The white bed and bedding stands out among the sea of purple carpet and walls. A large hanging mirror and two smaller mirrors, adds depth to the room.
By utilizing different color combinations it is possible to really make a piece of furniture stand out. the inclusion of a small glass table can increase the perceived size of the space and offer additional fashion and function.
The pastel purple wall in this bedroom creates an inviting backdrop for the dark wood headboard and multicolored comforter. A white wall divider lends privacy to the space and matches the two dressers, giving the bedroom an overall minimalistic appearance. Two lighted wall sconces over the bed offer light for reading and relaxation.
Bright purple finishes adorn this stylish bedroom. The bed is situated on a light wood floor, decorated with a trendy black and white area rug. The bed is covered with a purple cover that closely matches the high gloss ceiling and accented wall alcove.
Slightly muted purple curtains cover the window and recessed lighting provides illumination and a warm glow. Check out this page for more girls bedroom ideas.
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