How to Decorate a Bedroom With Blue Carpet & Purple Walls

Purple and blue is a feminine, soothing color scheme.

Purple and blue together create a relaxing, feminine color scheme for a bedroom. Purple is a sensuous, majestic color, once worn only by royalty. Blue is a calming color, associated with serenity and protection. Your purple and blue room can be a knockout blast of bright color, or a more subdued, delicate space, depending on the brightness of the shades you choose. Either way, it will certainly gather compliments as friends admire your decorating sense.

Things You'll Need

• Quilt or comforter set
• Tulle
• Hanging hooks
• Artwork
• White furniture
• Drapes or shutters
• Shelves or bookcase
• Paper lantern
• Stringed lights
• Silver accents

Instructions

1. Choose a quilt or comforter in a floral print for a feminine look. Complement with white, lace-edged sheets and decorative pillows. If you prefer a bolder look, a tie-dyed spread in blues and purples will draw all eyes to your bed.

2. Drape tulle around the bed, hanging it from hooks installed in the ceiling for the ultimate in feminine charm.

3. Frame artwork in light or white wood or plastic frames to provide contrast with the purple walls.

4. Paint or purchase white furniture such as white wicker to set off your color scheme.

5. Cover any windows with white drapes or shutters. Avoid fussy details, such as excessive ruffles, tassels or trim. You don't want your room to look cluttered or overly cutesy.

6. Display your favorite collectibles on white shelves or a white bookcase.

7. Hang a large, lighted paper lantern for a festive touch, or twist strings of small lights around your window frames.

8. Use touches of silver to give a more sophisticated look to your decor. Silver picture frames, furniture with chrome frames and glass lamps with silver accents will give a grown-up edge to the purple and blue.

Tips & Warnings

• Blue and purple can look dark and gray if lighting is dim, so provide plenty of overhead light, and have lamps beside the bed.

References

• Decorating Secrets: Color
• "Ideal Home": How to Decorate With Purple
• "Real Simple": Decorating With Blue