How to decorate with purple
Once reserved for royalty, purple is now a colour enjoyed by everyone. Trend forecasters have declared purple the colour for 2009; stay ahead of the game with our guide to decorating with purple
1. Why use the colour purple?
Purple is a rich colour steeped in history with strong connections to royalty, wealth and spirituality.
It is also very versatile; it can be understated and natural as well as flamboyant and dramatic.
Sneak previews of major retailers' Autumn collections showed mydeco that purple is monopolising future trends. Habitat, Marks & Spencer and many more are bringing purple to the forefront come September. Discover how to make it work for you!
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