Natural Beauty

This year’s “it” color, orchid—a gorgeous pinky-purple—looks fresh and luxurious paired with textural neutrals

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This year’s “it” color, orchid—a gorgeous pinky-purple—looks fresh and luxurious paired with textural neutrals

“Variations on orchid are uplifting on soft furnishings in a neutral, gray room.” —Sharon Grech, Color and Design Expert, Benjamin Moore

Paint colors: Pair the rich floral sweetness of Benjamin More Aura® Matte or Eggshell, Twilight Magenta, 2074-30, with the toned-down sophistication of herbal escape, 1487, for a look that’s rich, yet relaxed. benjaminmoore.com.

The smallest details, like special knobs, can elevate a space.

A convex mirror with a distressed finish bounces light around the room and lends a note of classic chic.

Like artwork for the floor, handwoven, overdyed rugs are truly unique, heirloom investments.

Deep tufting, smoky gray upholstery, and a gracefully curved profile make this settee a statement piece in any setting.

Great legs give an X-base stool a hint of glamour.

GET THE LOOK

  • Madison Distressed Convex Mirror, $895, Restoration Hardware; restorationhardware.com.
  • Faceted Wood Curtain Rod, $98, Orianna Settee, $1,698, Evening Blossom Knob, $12, Anthropologie; anthropologie.com.
  • Color Reform Silk Fine Silk Rug, $13,400, ABC Carpet & Home; abchome.com.
  • X-Base Stool in Cream, $299, Wisteria; wisteria.com.
  • Rippled Glass Vase Table Lamp, $239, Shades of Light; shadesoflight.com.