Colour

Oct 10, 2017

A Prince-inspired pantone shade you'll want to work into your decor

By: Natalie DiScala

When you lose something you love, it’s natural to want to find ways to make the memories live on. And that’s just what The Prince Estate and the Pantone Color Institute did. They launched “Love Symbol #2,” a shade of purple inspired by the legendary singer’s custom-made purple Yamaha piano. The release of the colour is a way to honour Prince's legacy and pay tribute to the mark he made on everything from music to fashion.

In honour of Prince, we’ve rounded up our favourite finds in this rich jewel tone.

1. Purple walls

Go bold and coat your walls in a rich purple hue. Our pick? Beauti-Tone's Petunia Party.

2. Purple Linden Border Duvet Cover

If you’re a little shy about adding a bold colour like purpe one into your home, start out with a subtle approach. This gorgeous, 400-thread count duvet cover gets its design inspiration from luxury hotel style and features a border in a beautiful deep purple on otherwise crisp, clean white cotton sateen.

Purple Linden Border Duvet Cover, Crane & Canopy, starting at $139

3. Maxwell Upholstered Sofa

If you’re ready for a bold change, then incorporating Pantone’s princely purple into your home is easy with this large, upholstered sofa. It has a simple, streamlined design so it will blend into nearly any living room, and in this wonderful shade of aubergine, it’s definitely eye-catching.

Maxwell Upholstered Sofa, Restoration Hardware, starting at $1,496

4. Lima Alpaca Wisteria Purple Throw Blanket

Add warmth and luxury to your home with this royal purple throw blanket made from premium alpaca wool. Known for being exceptionally soft and warm, it'll not only keep you toasty warm on cool nights but also look great on display when it’s not in use.

Lima Alpaca Wisteria Purple Throw Blanket, Crate & Barrel, $179

5. KitchenAid 6-Quart Stand Mixer

Add a pop of colour to your countertops with this six-quart KitchenAid stand mixer in Purple Plum Berry. In this colour, it’s a showstopper, and you’ll love how glam it looks.

KitchenAid 6-Quart Stand Mixer in Purple Plum Berry, Amazon, $599.99

6. Hudson Purple Area Rug

This rich purple rug will add a gorgeous dose of colour to a neutral living space. Paired with white, tan, cream or grey furniture, it’ll be the perfect complement. It’s available in a variety of rug sizes and also as a runner for a hallway.

Hudson Purple Area Rug, Wayfair.ca, $22.99

7. Adeline Grey/ Plum Ironwork Damask Throw Pillow

Throw pillows are one of the easiest ways to test drive a new trend in your home. If you’re not sure if purple is for you, try adding these pretty pillows to your sofa or bed and see what you think. We love the embroidered Victorian damask pattern in a rich shade of plum.

Adeline Grey/ Plum Ironwork Damask Throw Pillow, Overstock, $36.12

8. Vera Wang Floral Jacquard Duvet Cover

This duvet cover is so luxurious (and we’d expect no less from Vera Wang), it’s fit for a prince ... or at least Prince! Combining shades of plum with lilac, it features a textured floral-jacquard pattern and will add an easy elegance to your bedroom. We’ll totally understand if you just can’t get out of bed in the mornings!

Vera Wang Floral Jacquard Duvet Cover, Nordstrom, starting at $329.99

9. S’well Amethyst Quartz Water Bottle

Take this winning colour with you wherever you go with this S’well water bottle in Amethyst. This sleek and stylish vessel adds panache to everyday tasks like running errands or going to the gym. Not to mention it’s toxin-free and virtually unbreakable.

S’well Amethyst Quartz Water Bottle, Indigo, $45

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