Dining Room

If you've always thought of purple as a childish hue, think again — as the color associated with royalty and some of the most gorgeous flowers, it's a sophisticated shade worth incorporating into your decor. The versatile hue can bring a rich, refined touch to your space, so we're highlighting some of our favorite purple picks to help you tackle the trend. Whether you're looking for a lot or just a little color, take a look at these chic items in the beautiful shade.

• Patterned armchair ($1,550): Bright berry shades pop against the lavender hue of this chair — a great, eye-catching piece for a feminine living room.
• Ceramic plate ($30): Pair this purple dinnerware with patterned linens for a fresh tablescape that's full of personality.
• Embroidered sheet set ($145-$260): Deep purple embroidery dresses up these simple white sheets.
• Lamp finial ($55): Dabble in the violet trend by topping your favorite lamp with this agate finial.
• Good Company magazine ($20): Books are great resources, but they also make for great decor! Find recipes, tools, and gorgeous dinnerware in the new magazine.
• Mortar and pestle ($38): With a set this cute and colorful, you'll want to leave this chic gadget out as a fun kitchen accent.
• Bright towels ($24-125): Missoni's gorgeous purple towel set will bring instant glamour to your bathroom.
• Leather pouf ($285): Add a pop of color (and extra seating) to your living room with a bright purple pouf.
• Gold leaf bench ($1,748): Bring a glamorous touch to your entryway or bedroom with this lavender tufted bench.
• Fringed throw ($159): Toss this purple jacquard blanket over your sofa to give your living room an instant upgrade.
• Glass goblet ($40 for four): For special occasions, set this gorgeous purple glassware alongside gold accents for a ritzy style.
• Accent chair ($1,298): With a sculptural wooden frame and ombré-like upholstery, the unique chair pairs well with a patterned rug.
• Geometric wallpaper ($250): Bold and busy, Jonathan Adler's patterned wallpaper can bring personality to a small bathroom wall.

• Step inside this Canadian couple's zen barn — Houzz
• Million Dollar Decorators dish on design tips for every room — House Beautiful
• Stylish seating (for a steal!) — Apartment Therapy
• Three ways to transform a closet — Real Simple
• A $20 trick for creating fabulous faux malachite — HuffPost Home
• A 19th-century Parisian pad goes modern — Elle Decor

As the cofounder of The Tappan Collective, a site that connects up-and-coming artists with aspiring collectors, curating effortlessly cool environments is something that comes naturally to Chelsea Neman. Still, she tends to follow a foolproof formula when decorating her own space, and she applied this philosophy when designing her dining space. "I love mixing old and new while trying to stay clean and minimal. I think the combination of the two elements helps to personalize a space," says Neman.

One of the most striking elements of Neman's dining nook is her use of a family heirloom. "The settee was my grandmother's. When she passed, I kept it along with her whiskey glasses; she loved her black label," says Neman.

Vintage seating and a table complete the furnishings, while two abstract paintings (remnants of Neman's art-school days) dominate the wall. To top off the look, Neman places two rose bouquets of varying heights in vessels: a simple cylindrical vase and a white pitcher.

Love the look but don't have the patience to troll flea markets? Not to worry. Shop these items below to cultivate an uncontrived, artsy vibe for your dining space!

• See how this three-story barn was transformed into a modern masterpiece. — Houzz
• Tour Ed Sullivan's Connecticut countryside stunner. — Curbed
• 10 ways to kid-proof your decor. — House Beautiful
• Check out 5 traditional rag rugs to buy now. — Remodelista
• Get the secrets to mastering a well-executed garage makeover. — Real Simple
• See how these top fashion designers decorate their dining rooms. — Elle Decor

While Duffy London's Swing Table ($8,799) would undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on dinner guests, we're envisioning it as the next conference room essential – for creative types, naturally. Crafted out of walnut from Stewardship Council managed forests and powder coated mild steel, the frame suspends eight hanging chairs and a GEO lampshade, creating the feel of a mini room within a room. Aside from the crisp white color, Duffy London's Swing Table is also available in a range of bespoke finishes as well as sizes.

Aside from having a gallery of truly innovative furniture, lighting, and art, for adventurous design enthusiasts, Duffy London also keeps their products as environmentally friendly as possible with local manufacturing, recycled packaging, and low energy lightbulbs.

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It's hard to go wrong with black and white — this monochromatic color scheme can work in a variety of interiors, from the most minimalist to even a country farmhouse. However, to really make the look sing, it needs to be supplemented with a more sumptuous color. For Spring decorating, green is the perfect choice.

Want to get inspired to decorate with this gorgeous color combination? Hop on over to Houzz for more images and ideas!