Lavender is finally back in the spotlight, and designers couldn’t be happier. The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room and a hint of whimsy. Here's how to use lavender in your own home.

This living room uses contrasts of terracotta, yellow, and green against the light blue walls. (Image credit: Valerie Wilcox.

Muted Lavender. A quiet lavender ... The living room walls are adorned with a dazzling peacock blue shade, which perfectly complements the regal red silk velvet sofa. Shop Now. Noe DeWitt for VERANDA.

Create a funky and unusual living room by painting the walls with diamond shapes. Accessories include candles and trendy ornaments. Paint the walls in a large diamond pattern incorporating shades ...

And purple hues in varying degrees of saturation can work just as well in a dining room or living space. Try pairing a deeper shade with a whisper of color, like pale lavender walls with aubergine ...

Though we don't expect purple living room ideas to be the next big trend dominating the interiors space, this room is a reminder that taking a risk and breaking a rule can pay off. Sometimes the best ...

Rust can make a living room feel warm and inviting. "It's a color that embraces us from when we first see it," Wax said. "If you are looking for an intensely warm color palette, this is the color ...