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How to Decorate a Bedroom With Blue Carpet & Purple Walls

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
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Instructions

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.