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Purple was the color of royalty. The various shades can create a variety of atmospheres from the bold, to the subtle. When it comes to decorating with purples, you want to decide what the overall theme is going to be.

If your theme is going to be more modern and contemporary, then you want to use the more bolder shades of purples. Being able to find contemporary furniture pieces is easy. If you need to, you can always paint or upholster the piece in the shade of purple that you wish.

If the theme of your choice is more classy and elegant, then you want to choose the shades of purple that are deeper, like a wine or burgundy. There are some great plums as well, that look great in satin, or other sheen fabrics. Choosing fabric with a pattern that is elegant and creating pillow covers, is a fast way to create elegance in a room. Adding on tassels, jewels, and braided rope onto the pillows can take them over the top.

When it comes to using purple in a more delicate theme, you want to consider lavender, and light violet. Using real flowers that are in these shades can help set the mood in the room. You can go with a more country manor feeling, or even just the theme of a romantic summer day.

There are many options when it comes to using purple as your main color choice for your interior decor design. Being able to express yourself this way through artist expression, can be fun.