I created this Living Room Edesign to highlight how purple can be used in Global Style designs. It was part of a series of designs I created exploring how to get the look of different Global Styles using different colors. Global styles, such as Indian, Turkish, Mexican, Moroccan, Greek, and Bohemian are rich in color, eco-friendly, filled with handmade or interesting treasures from other cultures, are great for entertaining, and often connected to nature and bring the outdoors into the design. This design was a modern Global Style, which is a more sleek modern version of Bohemian style. Learn more about global styles using purple, blue, green, red, and black and white, in some of my other blog articles.
On the color wheel, purple is between red and blue and can take on aspects of its neighbors. Like blue, purple can feel calm and relaxing, and is the color of nature, as many wildflowers are purple. Like its neighbor red, it can feel stimulating, energetic, and passionate. Darker shades of purple are sometimes associated with wisdom.
Purple is a symbol of status, wealth, and royalty, and it has also been used in religion, linking it to spirituality and mysticism. Some believe it inspires creativity. Because it is versatile in its meaning, it connects with a wide range of people and is a complex color.
I think my design sets the stage for the art with a bold, yet relaxed, and adventurous energy as the backdrop.
Let’s see how the energy of the room changes with the different pieces as each artist adds their energy through their work.
Art is so powerful for evoking emotional energy! These are great selections and great examples of how art can alter the mood of the space.
It’s so amazing how art can completely change the vibe of a room! I love all the art here, especially the fractal art. Great post as usual!
Thank you so much!