I really had to step out of the box for today’s color feature.  Lavender is not in my usual go-to palette, and I honestly don’t know why!  It has such a soft, easy feel and goes great with so many colors – gray, chocolate brown, yellows, coral…

I came across this room designed by Barry Dixon and just loved how easily the lavender sofa softly coordinated with the blue chair, orange shade, and chocolate brown table.  Here are some other purple products that inspire me, and I hope they may give you a little inspiration as well!

Washington Post

Perfect for an entry or a laundry room, Benjamin Moore’s “Queen’s Wreath” is a striking change from the usual neutrals.

Benjamin Moore

Love the purple and gray combination here – especially accented with the black and white.

Tweed Thistle, Graham & Brown

Lavender and velvet just looks regal.  Again, white just makes the color pop!

Addison Chair, Jonathan Adler

Velvet Tufted Wingback Bed, Anthropologie

Octavia Cocktail Ottoman, Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams

The silver table just seems to take over the focus here, doesn’t it?

Himalayan Purple Area Rug, Safavieh (Available at Wayfair)

Sometimes just a pillow or two is all that’s needed to add a little pizazz!

Nordstrom at Home ‘Emilia’ & ‘Woven Plaid’ Bedding Collection

A Line of Lavender Pillow Cover, Wisteria

Such a pretty color combination!

Kravet

Another soft color combo – would be striking on a black floor!

SPO Bordered Round Jute Rug, West Elm

Sometimes colored glass can make such a dramatic difference on a table.

Orrefors Totem Tranquility Candlestick, Bloomingdale’s

Vera Wang Wedgwood “Duchesse Encore” Color Champagne Flute, Bloomingdale’s

Now that it’s almost Spring, I think I may start “lavendering ” things up a little!  How about you?  Is lavender part of your color palette?