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COLOR TRENDS: PURPLE DEBUTS AS THE NEW "IT" COLOR

Purple has long been associated with royalty, nobility and wisdom and was at one time only associated with the upper echelon.

In today's economic climate, this once exclusive color is not only attainable, but also marked as the hottest color for the months ahead.

From soft hued lilacs to electric magentas to radiant mulberry, these shades will be seen throughout luxury homes across the globe. Add a splash into an existing design scheme or create a complete makeover - this color is guaranteed to liven up your space.

Due to its diverse color spectrum properties, pulling from blue, red, yellow and green pigments, purple meshes well with a wide variety of color combinations and breaks many boundaries - from traditional to modern to contemporary.

Nachtmann's five-arm Ravello Candleholder Add Modern Drama to Your Tabletop Nachtmann's five-arm Ravello Candleholder in Amethyst - perfect for those seeking the hip and elegant. Made of lead crystal, it brings style to any room, from the dinning table to the boudoir. Studio 465 Wall Coverings Liven Your Walls With Fashion Inspired Wall Coverings Studio 465 is a new collection of global fashion-like wall coverings. In stunning colors and patterns - the perfect way to incorporate color throughout your home. Studio465.com Tracy Glover Elegant Lamps Create Lighting With Elegant Lamps Glass artist Tracy Glover - the "Turk" features two-teardrop glass beads mouthblown and a shade handmade of Dupioni silk with shades of rich violet. A great staple piece to light up any room. Exotic orchids Bring the Outdoors In Exotic orchids bring a multitude of color and life indoors. From the soft lavender Phalaenopsis 'Exotic Lady' to the dappled mulberry Phalaenopsis 'Golden Sun', they are delicate, yet robust and low-maintenance. Use them to adorn foyer tables, bedside dressers, kitchen counters, and bathtub tile.

Hudson Beach Glass's Large Marsh Grass Bowl Blend Glass Into Your Decor Hudson Beach Glass's Large Marsh Grass Bowl is gorgeous alone or filled with fruit. Place it by a window and it will cast the most incredible amethyst shadow. Vignette Wine Country Soda Must Have Beverage: Wine Inspired - Sans Alcohol Vignette Wine Country Soda - an all-natural, lightly carbonated soda. Experience wine country via distinct flavor profiles of top varietal grapes without the alcohol - a great way to incorporate purple into an elegant five-course meal or a casual lunch. Amenity Home Duvet Sleep Like Royalty Made from the softest organic materials, this duvet is both uniquely modern and classic. The lush lilac silhouette is a limited-edition individually printed design and the rich Belgian linen brings nature's calming warmth and beauty to your sleeping quarters.

HOW TO INTEGRATE PURPLE INTO YOUR HOME:

• Mix soft violets with white or silver to create a classic, yet updated look
• Blend vibrant magentas with rich blacks to produce an edgy, yet refined space
• Mesh vivid purples with deep gold or bronze to generate a contemporary or modern ambiance
• Unify sophisticated mulberry with gold-toned green or sapphire blue to produce a rich traditional atmosphere
• Mix delicate orchids with rich browns or neutral shades to create a sophisticated, yet fun feel