EDITOR’S PICK
Unleashing splendour through the colour violet
With an ode to the flower of the month ‘Violet,’ we bring to you the various ways of infusing the hues of this colour in interiors and unleash splendour
“As violet is a strong colour it can be used to put symbolically in a room. The colour can be infused with raw materials like concrete, steel, etc.” - Naoki Ono and Yuki Yamamoto, Founders, YOY
“Violet is a powerful colour and can be mixed with white colour or white materials such as marble, white concrete or very light wooden floor. Another option that works is to mix violet with oranges, purple and a touch of light blue, and is a very playful and sophisticated combination. Violet for the walls in the bedrooms because it gives you calmness. In living rooms, use violet just for little touches as an art piece, flowers, textiles or furniture. In hospitality projects, we can use violet in any space because it is a very powerful and vibrant colour that has a good impact on customers. Long-life to violet!” - Nayra Iglesias, Architect & Designer, In Out Studio
“Darker shades of purple haven’t always been favourable when it comes to both interiors and fashion, but rich tones like violet are gaining more popularity right now. Incorporate violet for a single breath-taking accent wall so that it is a focal point, but doesn’t overwhelm your space on all of the walls. Create a tropical inspired theme by pairing violet with a few pops of colour, such as bright yellow, or have a softer and more natural style with a fig colour scheme of violet, light neutral colours, reddish tones and warm coral pink. Since violet is a cooltoned purple, it’s a good idea to stick to one or two stand out decor pieces in violet and pair it with some warmer shades to avoid a washedout colour palette in your room.” - Murals Wallpaper
“An eccentric and powerful colour, purple can be used to highlight walls, plush furniture and state-of-theart accessories. Being a bold colour, violet goes well with other moody colours like cool blues and vibrant pinks or even its contrast like a canary yellow. An accent wall or accessories in purple, layered with indoor planters, carpets and quirky accessories make for an eye-catching space. Deep toned furniture can be paired in combination with subtle colour tones, varying materials and textures, and metallic shimmer to create eclectic living rooms and exclusive bedrooms.” - Punam Kalra, Interior Designer, I’M, The Centre for Applied Arts
“Violet is a celestial shade of purple that evokes creative expression and is a symbol for connectivity, mindfulness and innovation. It’s a deep and contemplative shade of purple that looks to the future and discoveries that are yet to be made. It works wonderfully once paired with other hues to add a pop of colour to any interiors. Whether you want to create a bold look or add a small pop of a colour.” - Ritika Dhamija, Co-Founder & CEO, Iqrup + Ritz.