Tall purple blooms bridge color gaps, contrast round flower forms and make for intriguing masses in the landscape

Little-girl dreams find grown-up expression in rooms that work pink and purple into chic and sophisticated palettes

Royally beautiful but mingling well with the masses, plants with purple flowers or foliage are worthy of homage in any garden

Whatever shade you choose — lilac, plum, mauve or aubergine — purple makes a statement

Decadent and different, purples from lavender to plum can make a dining area a treat for the eyes

Make a plum wall come alive with art, warm metals, ivory, chartreuse, natural wood — and at least one wild card

Scared of purple? Think of it as plum, amethyst or eggplant, and use with the right companion colors

Eggplant purple on walls or furniture offers a rewarding payoff: confident, luxurious rooms in homes from traditional to modern

Hot now: Purples swiped from dusky sunsets and wildflowers

Lie down with lavender or wake up to vivid violet for a bedroom that both calms and energizes