For Great Taste At Home, Pick Boyz-n-Berry!

By Mary Wynn Ryan - thanks to Hooker Furniture

In ancient days, purple was a color reserved for royalty only.  Today, this rich color is still right for a look that’s both elegant and exciting. The color forecasters at Color Marketing Group have flagged “Boyz-n-Berry” as one of the year’s top shades, and no wonder: This passionate hue is surprisingly versatile.Check out how regal Boyz-n-Berry looks when paired with gold or other warm neutrals, as in this inviting room

photo courtesy Calico Corners’ Calico Homes

Why not take it beyond a girl’s bedroom to a dramatic library or media room and harness the theatrical power of purple? Or mix it with warm neutrals (gold, bronze, beige) for a complementary scheme that’s refreshing and regal. For a contemporary twist, pair it with silver, chrome or light gray and an icy pastel such as mint or aqua. Or jump in with a mix of flower hues grounded in sophisticated shades of taupe, tan, gray or green.  Use a fabric you love as the basis for a room’s color scheme: A goof-proof plan is to color the walls in the lightest, quietest hue; flooring and some furniture pieces in darker or mid-tone hues; and other furniture and accent pieces in the brightest hues. Here are a couple of fabric choices from Sam Moore Furniture in the Boyz-n-Berry shades:
The “Elodea Berry” upholstery fabric from Sam Moore makes pink and lilac living room-ready with the savvy and surprising addition of hot golden-orange and cool, pale gray.

Elodea Berry fabric from Sam Moore

Classic medallion motifs make a splash in adventurous-but-elegant color schemes like the Lilac fabric from Sam Moore. Lavender takes a dramatic turn when used with deep red, bright gold, pale gray and black.

Lilac fabric from Sam Moore

The Boyz-n-Berry trend is even influencing housewares. In fact, check out this stand mixer in the Boyz-n-Berry shade sold at many outlets including Sears and Lowes! Why not mix  up your next cake in style?

A mixer in the Boysenberry shade