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Lilac: 10 New Ways to Use This Popular Color

By: Ryan Reed

Add charm to any room in your home with this classic spring hue.

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This soft shade of purple adds a calming feel to just about any room. Pair it with off-white, natural wood tones and pops of pink for a playful color scheme.

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Lilac Color Palette

This soft shade of purple adds a calming feel to just about any room. Pair it with off-white, natural wood tones and pops of pink for a playful color scheme.

Neutral Transitional Living Area With Gray Sofa & Purple Armchairs

Photo: Wendy Labrum. From: Wendy Labrum

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Chic Seating

A neutral palette and lilac armchairs come together to create a soothing living room.

Metal Frame Bed in Light Purple Transitional Bedroom

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

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Lilac + Lavender

Add timeless elegance by combining lavender and lilac in the bedroom.

Photo: Barry Grossman. From: Guimar Urbina Interiors

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Art Deco Master

For a serene master bedroom, opt for cool grays and lilac color scheme.

Photo: Caitlin & Caitlin. From: Caitlin Murray

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Loft Living

Soften an otherwise masculine bedroom with lilac walls.

Kitchen With Lavender Cabinets and Island Featuring Mobile Art

Photo: Photography by Treve Johnson

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One-of-a-Kind Kitchen

Stand out from the crowd by painting your kitchen cabinets lilac incorporating natural woods throughout the space.

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Ceiling to Seating

Wallpaper is on trend right now. Pick out a lilac pattern and carry the color all the way down to your seating choice.

Purple Chair Against Turquoise and White Patterned Accent Wall

Photo: Photographer: Christian Garibaldi. From: Karen B Wolf Interiors

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Pop of Color

You can’t go wrong by adding a cozy lilac chair to a room. Add turquoise and white decor to the color palette and you have one eclectic space.

Open Living Space With Hardwoods, Purple Curtains, Slipcovered Sofa

Photo: Julie Dodson. From: Julie Dodson

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Lilac + Honey

Use lilac shades to bring out the honey-toned hardwood floors in your home.

Purple, Eclectic Girl's Bedroom With Bunk Beds

Photo: Michael J. Lee. From: Jennifer Glickman

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Sweet Dreams

Transform any bedroom into a calming oasis with starry wallpaper on the ceiling and lilac on the walls.