Swan Studios Mural and Faux Finish Adventures: A Passion for Purple

Sunday, February 5, 2017

A Passion for Purple

“Do things with Passion or Not at All “. That is certainly the mantra of a recent home owner who lives and breathes the color purple. Everything- including clothing- and every room is centered around the color purple. All done is in good taste, however. Violets shades have been mingled with sparkle silver, grays, and whites. Spaces have been opened by removing walls and raising ceilings where ever possible. Due to the constraints of the building, the master bathroom ceiling could only be raised in a small center section of the room. This left the space with a feeling of “Gee-whiz, why did we even bother”. Never fear- Faux painting to the rescue! We took the Sherwin Williams paint color Izmir Purple of the sidewalls down a few notches to Forever Lilac for the ceiling. Then simply placed a silver foil overlay. The result is stunning. The ceiling now reflects light giving the room an open feeling. An added bonus is the rise reflects the lilac and appears to be painted I a pale shade of lilac. Combined with the new mirrors, lighting, tile work, and seamless glass shower enclosure the room is glorious.

(Side-note: This shade of purple is flattering to almost every skin tone. Be sure to check the color against your skin tone before painting the walls of your dressing area)