Made from a mix of violet and white, a lavender colour can be calming, refreshing, even playful. The hue covers a range of colours, from pale purples and pinks, to warm blues and lavender-greys.
Due to its variety, and vibrant tone, lavender can be used within a multitude of spaces – bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and living areas. It’s a perfect alternative, if you want something a bit more extra than just a plain white or beige coloured wall.
Named after the flower, whose fragrant oil was used by the Romans in their baths, lavender is associated with tranquility, calmness, and serenity. And that is exactly the vibe it brings to a room.
In the above dining area, the lavender paint acts as a neutral background to the pop of colour coming from the artworks and flowers. It works seamlessly with the yellows, greens, and blues, to make the dining area all the more interesting.
The shade can also compliment a bedroom. When used together with deeper blue, purple or pink hues in bedding or furnishes, a peaceful, cocooning ambience is created. Perfect for sleep!
For newcomers, perhaps a full wall of the colour could be a bit much. In that case, play with various shades of lavender is a safer, more neutral colour scheme by introducing artworks and smaller decorative items in the hue – as seen above. The light pinks in the furniture, and the very pale lavender on the wall, is enough to add some vibrance without becoming too overwhelming.
Images courtesy of Fenton & Fenton.
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