The Color Purple

Purple is a regal color. Its richness comes from the blending of red and blue, which immediately makes it a versatile hue that pairs well with warm or cool colors. Combined with a persimmon orange you have a retro-inspired, yet modern palette. Paired with blues and greens the color takes on a fresh, natural tone.

I recently came across one a gorgeous Kitchenaid mixer swathed in a shiny purple coat (above, $399.99 at Macys.com), and fell in love with the idea of using this shade throughout my kitchen. It pairs beautifully with all colors of cabinetry–espresso, natural pine, walnut, and tones of cherry–and is equally at home in a contemporary setting as it is in a more traditional design.

Here are a few of my favorite kitchen pieces in this fabulous hue:

Dualit Purple Toaster
$319.00
It might be difficult for most of us to justify spending more than $50 on a toaster, but this baby is incredibly sturdy, can adjust to toast almost anything. With more switches and buttons than a 747 jet, this toaster is definitely the creme de la creme of kitchen appliances.

Microfiber Cleaning Mitt
$7.00 each
This plush mitt in a delicious lavender hue is an all-purpose cleaning workhorse. It can dust your furniture, polish windows, wipe up messy spills, and cleans metal surfaces without scratching. After use simply throw in the washing machine, and its microfibers emerge squeaky clean and ready for the next round.

Purple and Liliac Silicone Trivet/Pot Holder
$9.99
Silicon is an incredible kitchen material. This trivet/pot holder can withstand extreme heat, and the non-porous finish won’t retain odors or flavors. It is dishwasher safe and will definitely bring a punch of color to your culinary craftroom.

16-piece Translucent Purple Cutlery Set
$120.00
If you share my wacky design sensibilities then you will love this translucent purple plastic cutlery set designed by Donata Paruccini and Fabio Bortolani. However don’t be fooled by the word “plastic”, these utensils are dishwasher safe and decorated with a floral motif that was typical of 19th-century Italian silverware. A fitting twist on the family heirlooms.

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