How to Decorate a Purple Bathroom

The color purple has long been associated with status in royalty, beauty in nature and power all around. Decorating your bathroom in it can give you that extra boost of daily confidence, no matter what theme you use to incorporate it in.

1. Floral
Lillie's, Lilacs and Irises are just some of the flowers that sport the brilliant hue.(For more ideas read Beautiful Purple Flowers, The Best Purple Wedding Flowers and Beautiful Purple Bulb Flowers.) Frame photographs, have silk or real bouquets displayed in vases and throw in a few pictures of birds to match, such as Purple Martins or Purple Gallinules, to create a garden inspired getaway right in your own home.

2. Tropical
Speaking of birds, flowers and getaways, another great decorating theme for purple bathrooms is a tropical style. Framed photographs of beautiful Purple Macaws surrounded by lush greenery can take you to the jungle. Add a few exotic plants such, as Snap Dragons, or majestic flowers, such as Orchids, to complete the feel of your oasis.

3. Royalty
"Purple is said to have been the favorite color of Cleopatra, and has adorned the robes and clothing high ranking nobility or royalty in many cultures throughout history", according to the article All About the Color Purple found here on AC. The tricks on how to decorate a purple bathroom in this theme are simple. Create lush Velvet shower curtains with tiebacks and curtains to match if the room as any windows. Frame a few paintings of your favorite rulers from time past sporting the hue. For fun, throw a purple feather boa over the corner of your mirror.

4. Princess
You can't have royalty, or purple for that matter, and not think about princesses. For a more grown up version of the theme, put your favorite flowers in cut crystal vases around the space. Add simple lace shower curtains with crystal prisms hanging from the hooks. Bring in a chandelier for overhead lighting and you will feel as pampered as a real princess in your home.

5. Lightening Storm
For a truly innovative decorating theme for your bathroom, search for a photo that captures the beauty of lightening strikes at night. Almost all of them will have a purple twinge. Base any accent colors or accessories on the painting you choose. For example, a simple black shower curtain can be made to fit right in with zig zag charms hanging from the hooks.

Now that you've learned how to decorate a purple bathroom, you may be itching to add the majestic hue to the rest of your home. Read How to Decorate with Dark Purple and Decorating with the Color Purple for more great interior design tips.