How to Decorate a Blue & Purple Room

Look at several shades of blue and purple to decide which shades you want in your room. For a contemporary look, choose bolder, brighter shades. For a more traditional appearance, opt for pastel hues. If your room is the epitome of artsy, select deep, dark shades. Although your room will contain blue and purple, it's important to pick the right shade to set the mood for the rest of your decor. Also remember the size of your room. If you're dealing with a small space, choose lighter shades of blue and purple to make the room appear larger.

Spice up your furniture with blue and purple. Don't worry about purchasing new furniture, which can be costly. Instead, add a purple sofa cover to your couch and toss on a few blue accent pillows. For a kitchen, paint your table an appealing shade of blue, but paint the chairs purple. In your bedroom, select a blue-and-purple striped bedspread or a flowered comforter for a more traditional appearance.

Place blue and purple candles throughout the room. Candles are a romantic and artsy way to decorate any room, even on a budget. Don't fret about finding candles that contain both colors and instead opt for solid blue candles and solid purple candles. Place them side-by-side on your windowsill, night stand, kitchen table, desk or coffee table to brighten up your space.

Hand blue and purple wall hangings to decorate the room. Even if your walls are a solid white, wall hangings bring together the theme of a room. Hang blue rock star posters, a picture of purple flowers, a blue-and-purple quilt or even personal drawings you made yourself. For a kitchen, opt for pictures with themes of food or drinks, such as a purple grape vines or a painting of a blue glass of water. You might prefer a scenic ocean drawing for an office or living room wall. Your wall hangings should help you feel comfortable and at ease.