Lavender Room Ideas to Add Calming Color to Your Home
Perfect for serene surroundings.
Lavender is a cool-toned purple used in interior design to convey tranquility and sophistication. It’s a versatile color that you can incorporate into any room’s interior design, especially where you want to create a sense of calm, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms. Not sure where to start? Read on for 25 lavender room ideas to add this serene color to your interior design palette.
1. Drench Bedroom Walls in Lavender
The bedroom is a great place to try this calming color. Start by choosing your favorite shade of lavender paint and giving your walls a fresh coat. Choose a bright white bedroom set for an easy put-together look. Layer lavender-colored sheets with neutral white and beige bedding to complete this dreamy purple bedroom.
Try a lavender accent wall if drenching four walls in lavender paint is too much of a commitment. Paint the other walls a cool crisp white for a clean look. Place a neutral-colored bed, like this cream-colored upholstered bed, in front of the accent wall to create a light contrast effect. Choose neutral-colored furnishings like a chaise lounge and a dark gray bench. Use sheer cream-colored curtains to create soft lighting for this relaxing space.
Try wallpaper in a lavender shade in your bedroom or living room. Choose geometric or abstract patterns like checkerboard for modern spaces or more traditional patterns like damask for traditional-style rooms. If you’re a renter or don’t want to commit to traditional wallpaper, consider peel-and-stick wallpaper for easy application and removal.
Tip!
Learn everything you need to know before starting your DIY wallpaper project with our Wallpaper Installation and How to Install Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper guides.
4. Get Comfy With Lavender Bedding
If you want to keep your walls a neutral color, lavender-colored bedding is an easy way to incorporate the color into your bedroom. Choose a textured or patterned lavender color bedding to add some depth to your space, or a smooth satin or cotton bedding for a sleek look.
Try lavender floral bedding for a traditional look that adds a pop of color to neutral-toned bedrooms. Choose a thin floral quilt to keep things light in the summer, or a fluffy floral comforter to stay cozy in the winter. Keep accent tables, lamps, and curtains crisp white to make the lavender color floral patterns really pop.
Choose a lavender upholstered headboard to add a bold lavender color to any bedroom. Pair this with other fun colors that go with lavender, like yellows, greens, and oranges, to create your happy place. Choose a colorful bed set and a couple colorful accent pieces like bright yellow bedside lamps and an orange pouf. Choose neutral colors for the rest of your bedroom if you want your bed to be the center of attention.
Tip!
Understanding which colors pair well with purple will make it easier to turn these lavender room ideas into reality. Learn more about lavender-friendly colors with our guide: What Colors Go With Purple?
Create a monochromatic lavender reading nook for a calming space to wind down and read. Paint the walls of a cozy corner with your favorite shade of lavender and choose a comfy lavender accent chair and ottoman. Pair it with a modern task light to provide ample reading light and an end table to place your books and cozy beverages.
Set the stage for good first impressions by building an energizing space to welcome guests. Paint the walls a bright, icy lavender and add white wainscoting or a section of white paneling to create a more sophisticated look. Choose gold accents like hooks and end tables paired with a darker purple velvet bench for a glam look.
Calming colors are great for workspaces where you need to focus. Paint your home office wall a soothing lavender color and pair it with white and gold office furniture for a sleek workspace. Pair a white desk with a comfortable purple desk chair and a plush white area rug. Choose simple gold book cases to store books and office supplies, and get creative with a white and gold gallery wall to inspire you throughout your work day.
Layer cool tones in your living room to easily incorporate lavender into your color palette. Start with an icy lavender wall paired with a wallpapered accent wall. Center the room with a modern lavender sofa and mix in neutral-toned furniture like a beige accent chair and light wood end tables. Create more layers with floral print throw pillows and cool-toned pink velvet ottomans. Choose a large beige area rug to serve as a neutral foundation.
Add color to a traditional dining room by choosing lavender-colored upholstered dining chairs. Put together lavender-colored place settings by choosing dishes, napkins, and placemats in lavender tones. Choose a lavender table runner and purple floral arrangements – try fresh lavender in a vase for a fragrant centerpiece.
Choose lavender as your bathroom's primary color to create a spa-like experience. This soothing color will help you relax and unwind in a bubble bath after a long day. Pair lavender walls with black and white tiles. Stock up on lavender-colored bathroom towels and washcloths. Add some depth with a plush bath mat in a darker purple. Upgrade to a luxurious freestanding soaking bathtub for the ultimate spa experience.
Pair lavender-patterned wallpaper with a crisp white bathroom vanity for a clean contrast. Choose silver faucets, mirrors, and drawer hardware to complement the cool-toned lavender. Don’t forget to include silver bathroom sink essentials like soap dispensers, towel holders, and bathroom vanity lighting.
Consider adding lavender tiles to your bathroom or kitchen. Choose tiles in lavender shades for your bathroom or kitchen backsplash, which will pair perfectly with white cabinets, marble countertops, and silver kitchen appliances. Place lavender floor tiles in your bathroom if you’re looking to create a serene space. Easily upgrade your backsplash with lavender peel-and-stick tiles.
Tip!
DIY your own tile backsplash in your kitchen or bathroom with our How to Install Tile Backsplash guide.
15. Pair Cool Lavender With Warm Lilac
If you love purple, you’ll love this energizing purple color combination. Lilac is lavender's warmer counterpart – while lavender has more blueish-gray tones, lilac takes on pinkish hues. Yet the colors work well together and add depth to a neutral or white space like a bathroom or bedroom. Try a solid lilac wall with a patterned lavender accent wall. Choose accents in both shades of purple; try a lilac shower curtain, lavender bath mats, and towels in both shades. Stick to silver accessories like silver tissue box covers, a silver trash can, and shelving for linens.
Pair fuschia accents with a cool lavender palette to create subtle contrast and bold pops of color. Start with a cool base of lavender walls, a gray bed set, and a matching area rug. Add bursts of color with stacks of purple and pink decorative books, a bright fuschia throw, and a lilac-colored bench. Glam up the space with a mirrored nightstand to reflect these stunning colors.
If you want to create a ‘wow’ factor with a less common color combination, try lavender and orange. While it might seem like these colors would clash, they are actually complementary colors. Start with something simple, like pairing lavender and orange throw pillows and throw blankets, or pairing orange decorative objects with lavender floral arrangements on a bedside table.
Purple and green are another complementary color combination. Try placing green accent chairs or a sofa in a room with lavender walls, or vice versa. Add plenty of neutral colors to the room – like white or gray area rugs and decor – to keep your interior design grounded. Wood and wicker accent furniture like end tables and ottomans are another great neutral option to keep you from overboard with the colors.
If you want to create an energized space with happy vibes, try yellow and lavender. We love this color combination for cheerful spaces. Try it in a bedroom or bathroom to help you start each day with a smile. For bedrooms, try a gray upholstered bed with a bright yellow bed set, then layer in lavender sheets and throws for a balanced color combination. A little bit of lavender will go a long way in a yellow bedroom!
Lavender is the perfect color to brighten up rustic spaces, making it a great choice for farmhouse-style rooms. Pair textured lavender walls with a rustic wood dining set with cream upholstery. Set the table with simple gray dishes and a rustic table runner made of linen or burlap. Include simple rustic staples like an iron chandelier and a distressed mirror to create the perfect lavender farmhouse dining room.
The sophistication and elegance of lavender also make it a perfect shade for glam spaces. Glam up a lavender living room with a classic black and white area rug, sofa, and accent chair. Include plenty of gold accents through gold decorative objects, gold floor lamps, and gold-accented throw pillows. Pull the space together with a large piece of lavender wall art.
Pair a lavender bed set with a rustic cream-colored bedroom furniture set for the perfect French countryside look. Lavender's delicate qualities pair well with this style, which prioritizes neutral colors. Choose a lavender bedding set with botanical or damask prints to fit this style best. Choose sheer gray curtains to let plenty of natural in.
Tip!
Master French-country style with our Guide to French-Country Decor.
23. Choose Plush Lavender Area Rugs
Incorporate dreamy lavender color into any room with a lavender area rug. Choose low- or medium-pile rugs for an easy-to-clean option in high traffic areas like living rooms, dining rooms, or kitchens. Go with a plush high-pile option for cozier, more private spaces like bedrooms. Lavender rugs work well with neutral palettes or complementary colors that go with lavender, such as yellows, greens, and oranges.
Have fun putting together a purple gallery wall to add lavender to any room. Choose light wood, white, silver, or gold frames, depending on the style of the room, and fill them with lavender-colored wall art or go frameless. Stick to lavenders and blues for a cooler-toned look or mix in lilacs and pinks for warmer shades. Make things easy by purchasing a gallery set.
Bring together a purple room or add color to a neutral room with lavender window treatments. Choose sheer flowy curtains for a delicate look that lets natural light in, or choose opaque ones to darken up your space and create privacy.
