If wall-to-wall purple is too much for you, consider channelling the color trend through furniture instead which can be easily moved or updated if tastes change. Opt for a gentle purple on kitchen cabinets ‘Lavender conjures a charming and sophisticated feel, visions of rolling purple fields in Provence with delicate floral scents,’ shares paint expert and design director at Andrew Martin (opens in new tab), David Harris. 'Having all the walls in a room painted lavender can be a bit too much, so an accent wall is preferred,’ he adds. Reminiscent of countryside vistas, soft lavenders can also have a beautifully therapeutic feel to interiors. It also has a slight feminine edge to it, which again reinforces the feeling of comfortability and care.' Associated with open-mindedness and sociability it has the effect of making people feel at ease – perfect for communal areas.

‘Soft Lilac has an extremely inviting, friendly energy and is great for creating a relaxed feel within a home.

Soft lilacs on the other hand lend a soothing, gentle feel to a space explains Francesca Wezel of Francesca’s Paints. For a crisp comforting living room color scheme, you can team this with soft off whites to create a timeless effect with a modern twist,' Paula adds. 'It will add a welcoming backdrop to any hallway for visitors to feel reassured and joyful, in the bedroom it will provide a fabulous pop to compliment the calming neutral greens that we have all been using.

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