Many hundreds of years ago, the luxurious purple color, however, like all its shades, was credited with enormous magical power. In those days, it was used in the decoration of royal halls and dwellings of magicians, but today this color perfectly decorates the interiors of many houses of mere mortals.
purple walls in the interior of the bathroom
He is loved for his original beauty and the ability to perfectly "get along" in decors with a large number of all kinds of tones. It can be the color highlight of any room, but the purple bathroom deserves special attention in this context. Will it turn out to be as elegant and luxurious as other rooms, with its poor lighting? For sure! The main thing is to know how and with what to use purple in her decor.
A little about color
Purple is not easy. It is considered the most complex in the rainbow spectrum, because it combined a lot of different shades:
- Calm purple.
- Amethyst color.
- Delicate lilac.
- wisteria.
- Indigo.
- Heliotrope.
- Purple purple.
- Lavender.
- Eggplant.
- Fuchsia color.
- Bilberry.
- Plum.
purple bathroom
Each of these shades brings with it strength and softness, sharpening our senses and vision. In general, purple color symbolizes the unity of body and spirit.
This color is used in medicine. Knowing about its unusual effect on the body, it is used to treat:
- Hypertension.
- Heart diseases.
- neurological problems.
- Mental disorders.
So the purple bathroom has a chance to become a mini spa at home. So where do you start creating it?
in small rooms, for the visual privacy of the room, it is recommended to decorate one of the walls in purple, and the opposite in light
Choosing shades
Purple is a color with many variations. The bathroom space, decorated in soft lavender color, will turn into a cradle of relaxation and tranquility. This shade is ideal for reproducing the atmosphere of some expensive beach resort. An atmosphere of romance and relaxing bliss will settle in a room with soft lilac tones. But the lilac color is somewhat heavy in perception, therefore, in order to get a similar effect, it must be combined with cold, rich turquoise and plum.
back to index ↑Choose a style
To get a beautiful spa-style bathroom, a combination of purple with the tenderness of the green spectrum will help. This harmonious couple resembles blooming lavender, which is so in demand in cosmetic procedures and aromatherapy. To complete the picture, fill the purple bathroom with accessories such as: purple and green washcloths, lavender soap and candles, clear glass containers under purple salt, bunches of dry lavender, spa sets folded in wicker baskets.
delicate lavender shade of purple in the interior of the Provence style bathroom
The bathroom can be made in an oriental style, for example, in Japanese. This direction involves the use of delicate purple tones, reminiscent of cherry blossoms. This style is distinguished by such accessories as traditional fans, paintings with Japanese landscapes, decorative compositions containing sakura flowers.
In order to get a bathroom in a classic style, you need a harmonious color spectrum containing purple, white, blue and gold hues. They make up compositional patterns and lay out ornaments.
You can get a purple bathroom in the spirit of the country by playing with shades of the main color. It is enough to create a striped or checkered finish from them.
dark purple tile with golden dividing frieze in an art deco bathroom
A high-tech bathroom is a riot of bright purple tones, interspersed with the radiance of glass and metal. This bathroom will be distinguished by a complete harmony of space and light, with a general restraint of decor, clear lines of objects and accessories filling it, and functional plumbing.
Luxurious and elite Art Deco will be a win-win solution. It can be interspersed with many shades. The main stylistic delights are the original podiums, the clarity of forms, the presence of ceramics, marble, chrome parts, leather and bronze in the bathroom.
Lilac, fuchsia or purple are suitable for creating a “feminine” room. Any of them will give the bathroom a dreamy and incredibly romantic mood. The interior in pink and purple colors will be a real corner of relaxation and dreams.
purple color of furniture in the bathroom on the furniture of snow-white walls
Shades such as indigo, eggplant, blueberry can bring luxury and a sense of unlimited power to the purple bathroom.
However, these deep tones will require a thoughtful approach. In order not to get an emotionally overwhelming interior instead of the expected luxurious effect, do not use these shades in small rooms.
An exclusive bathroom style can be obtained by combining purple undertones. For example, a dark plum will be a great addition to pale lilac, and a rich indigo color will emphasize the elegance of lilac.
beige color creates a warm atmosphere in the purple bathroom
Features of filling the purple interior
Traditionally, the purple bathroom is filled with snow-white furniture and fixtures.. But it is quite possible to move away from this stereotype. The interior will look no less stylish, in which the walls and ceiling will turn out to be white, and all accessories will be selected in the purple spectrum. It is good if the ceiling in such a room is lined with a delicate shade of purple tiles. This will add comfort to the bathroom.
As far as furniture is concerned, cabinets and vanities in light shades of purple will help increase the space, but their dark, rich colors will only come in handy in bathrooms with excellent lighting.
Washbasin countertops are also mostly taken in light colors. Particularly original are matte surfaces that bring notes of sensuality and contrast to the atmosphere.
purple bathroom floor
The bathroom bowl, toilet and washbasin in the bathroom can be installed in a wide variety of colors, as long as they are in harmony with the overall background and design style.
back to index ↑Mirrors and lighting in a purple bathroom
The lighting in a purple bathroom should be good, but not too bright. It is better to emphasize the nobility of purple shades with soft light, pouring as if from nowhere. Only in the interior of the bathroom in the spirit of classicism, you will need a central chandelier, in other cases, several built-in lamps placed on the ceiling and in niches will be quite enough.It is allowed to use laconic sconces in such decors.
An important element in the decor of a purple bathroom will be a mirror. Here it is intended to serve not only practical needs, but also decorative. His choice for a purple bathroom can be more than bold, because this item should fit into her space just as stylishly as the rest of the accessories.
a mirror in a massive gilded frame adds luxury to the bathroom interior in purple
An excellent choice would be a Venetian mirror. From its surface, framed by an expensive frame, it literally breathes sophistication. It will perfectly complement the purple bathroom, where there is enough space in the interior, romantic style soars in the atmosphere and where luxury will live.
Swivel mirrors are unusual designs, but in the women's bathroom they are very convenient. With their help, after another relaxing bath or a cleansing mask, you can see yourself from all angles. It is easier to do styling with them. And in general, its specific design satisfies modern styles in decor.
An illuminated mirror fills the bathroom with extra light. Most often, for this purpose, LED strips are used, launched along the perimeter of the frame. This type of mirror will undoubtedly support the atmosphere of mystery and romance in a purple bathroom.
low hanging lamp and chandelier to create maximum lighting in the purple bathroom
Purple bathroom accessories
In an effort to fill the purple space of the bathroom with accessories, you need to use only those items that can emphasize the style of the situation or put contrasting “points” in it. Therefore, towels should be taken to complement the main background or in a contrasting shade, fill the shelves with bright jars of cosmetic creams, decorate with beautiful purple crystals and unusually shaped soap. Sea shells of various sizes are also appropriate here.
An effective way to transform a purple bathroom will be fresh flowers.
purple accessories in the interior
They will add chic to the room and take part in raising the mood. You can put in it bouquets of lilacs, wonderful violets, unusual crocuses, various orchids, spring hyacinths or beautiful irises.
back to index ↑Decorative subtleties of the purple bathroom interior
Try to move away from such familiar materials as ceramic tiles in the decoration of the purple bathroom and take Venetian plaster, wallpaper or silky textiles. They perfectly emphasize the charm and depth of purple tones.
It is better to reveal the elegance of the violet spectrum in a room setting with the help of spotlights.
country style purple bathroom design
When designing a purple bathroom, it's easy to get confused by the tonal aspects of this tricky color. To prevent this from happening, select two spectrally adjacent shades that will be used to paint the global surfaces of the room, and dilute them with white. This color will not interrupt the energy of the main background and will favorably emphasize its beauty. It is undesirable to introduce other shades into such decor, but if necessary, they can be present in small elements.
Don't be afraid to play with colors. Colored interiors are a huge space for creating unique decors, the pearls of which will be correctly played with accessories.
Empire style in the interior of a purple bathroom
Conclusion
A purple bathroom is something bold and very unusual. Although otherworldly properties are attributed to this color, calling it the favorite tone of healers and sorcerers, it is used in bathroom decor not at all in order to shamanize. Although, perhaps, in vain: why not dream about something good in an appropriate setting? They say that thought is material - what if it works out?
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