Friday, April 8, 2011

Color Crush : Plum

I have been loving the bursts of plum I’ve been seeing in interiors lately.  I especially enjoy it when it’s paired with a great gray, or boldly paired with turquoise or gold!  Here’s a few examples of plum done oh-so-right.

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Amoroso Design contemporary living room
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purple in the room contemporary living room
 
House and Home via Décor Pad
 

 Martha Stewart

 

I picked up a quart of a great plum from HD the other day.  It’s “Folklore” from Behr. 

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The question is, will I be brave enough to put it on something?  And the bigger question, if I put it on something, will someone buy it?  ;)  I’d hate to have the loveliest most daring plum dresser on the block sit around for ages because everyone admires her but doesn’t want her.

So, tell me: How do you feel about plum?  Love it?  Hate it?  Does it excite you?  Scare you?

20 comments:

  1. I love that look! I would totally do that to my living room, but I don't think the hubby would go for it. :P

    the first photo is my favorite with the plum accompanied by some white and black accents! <3

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  2. I've been deciding between eggplant and cranberry bridesmaid dresses. But this has convinced me that plum is a MUCH better way to go. It's a November wedding - it will be PERFECT!
    Erin from YAYDIY.com

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  3. L-O-V-E Plum!! It is the base color for my dining room scheme! LOVE IT!

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  4. I love it...the teal and plum room is fantastic!

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  5. SO pretty! I would to have this color in my house, my husband probably wouldn't be too thrilled, but maybe for a little girl!

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  6. I think it is lush, and would look lovely with accents of either gold or silver!!

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  7. I adore plum. My bedding set is purple, and i think it's classy enough to be both masculine and feminine-depending on the accents of course.

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  8. Love, love, love the plum! Go for it.

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  9. My daughters living area is done in plum and silver grey with red accents. It is gorgeous! Go for it!

    Janie
    Romantic Domestic

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  10. I love the plum for the walls or the fabric/upholstery ... but I do not think I would like the color painted on furniture. Just my opinion, but I think that was what you were asking.

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  11. Since purple is my favorite color, no matter the shade, I would say yum to plum! And now I desperately want that rug in your third picture! I think the plum would look great on furniture, maybe with some silver dry brushed over it.

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  12. My husband loves plum in small doses. Our bedroom is mostly different tones of beige with plum accents. It looks great and is timeless.

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  13. Go for it! I think of plum as an accent color, so if the dresser is displayed with accessories, it would sell for sure.

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  14. oooh, i love love love the plum room by martha stewart. i kinda have a crush on that golden yellow at the moment. thinking about redoing my bedroom and this make my heart happy!!

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  15. Purple absorbs color-so it's really a neutral, and will go into most room decor. Everytime I see a purple room, I regret not being so bold. YES, it will be purchased, and QUICKLY, I might add.

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  16. Is there any possible way i can find out where to find ot buy the rug in photo 3 the lighter plum.with gray swirlies on it?? I wud be so greatful.

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    1. I would like to know if there is any possible way to gind out where to buy the tug from.photo 3 the light plum with gray-silver swirlies on it? My email is dluv2469@gmail.com thank you.

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