Mauve is a pale purple color, similar to lavender and lilac. The name comes from French form of malva meaning the “mallow” flower. This color is ideal for those who want a soft touch of color but consider pastels boring. Mauve is thought to have a feel of moodiness and decadence but it’s also about feeling romantic, being idealistic and dreamy. Mauve can be integrated in literally any interiors and styles, and it’s rather compatible: it can be used with black, white, grey, blues, greens and with purple or pink for creating monochromatic spaces. Such a color isn’t too often used in interior decor, it’s a fresh and veyr refined take on pastels, which will make your home very special if you go for it. So how do we use it in our homes with style?
Mauve Bathrooms
You won’t see mauve often in a bathroom but if you do, it may be on walls – just a single accent wall is a great idea to add a romantic feel to the space. All walls done in mauve are also a good idea but keep all the rest in some refreshing colors or go for drama with black items. Mauve can be used not only in a girlish bathroom but also in other types of spaces for a refined and out of the box look – just a single touch of this color will easily change the mood of the room.
a stylish mauve bathroom with a built-in vanity, a round mirror, a blue tiled floor
a romantic mauve bathroom with a shower space, white appliances, round decor
a refined vintage-inspired bathroom with a mauve vanity, black and white appliances and hanging bulbs
a monochromatic black and white bathroom accented with a mauve vanity looks refined
a mauve bathroom with a separated sink and bathtub space and refined decor in Parisian style
a creative mauve bathroom with an archway to the bathtub, a free-standing sink, a round mirror and plants
a contemporary bathroom with a mauve wall, wooden touches, round mirrors and a shower space
Mauve Bedrooms
Mauve is most frequently used in bedrooms and most of all, in feminine bedrooms, as there we often want something soothing and soft-looking, and this color is perfect for that. You may go for all walls done with mauve paint, a single accent wall, some furniture and textiles – it’s up to the amount of mauve you wanna use. Mauve can be incorporated in almost any bedroom style, from Scandinavian to minimalist and will look cohesive everywhere giving a slight romantic feel.
an attic bedroom with a mauve accent wall, green and rust bedding and a stick lamp looks very calming and soothing
a welcoming and airy bedroom with a mauve accent wall, a wooden bed and wooden furniture, a rattan pendant lamp
a wabi-sabi neutral bedroom spruced up with white and mauve bedding, a rattan pendant lamp and wooden furniture
a teal bedroom with a mauve bed, mauve and green bedding, a pink and teal curtain, gold touches for elegance
a small and pretty bedroom with a mauve accent and all neutrals around, gold touches and neutral and pink bedding
a Scandinavian bedroom with a mauve accent wall, a creamy bed, a chair and a table, sconces and some potted greenery
a refined Parisian bedroom with mauve walls, a bed, a refined chair, a non-working fireplace and a round mirror plus a woven lamp
a pretty Scandinavian bedroom with mauve walls, a comfy bed and neutral bbedding, mismatching nightstands and cool artworks
a pretty mauve bedroom with a black forged bed, neutral and pastel bedding, a stool, a sconce and a cool artwork
a moody mauve bedroom with a dark brown upholstered bed, pink, peachy and teal bedding, touches of gold and a floral artwork
a mauve Scandinavian bedroom with a black bed, black and white bedding, neutral curtains and white lamps
a mauve bedroom with simple furniture, layered bedding, an artwork, a rattan lamp and some blooms is very soothing
a mauve bedroom with pink bedding, mismatching lamps, purple shades and catchy pendant lamp
a mauve bedroom with neutral furniture, a pink blanket and neutral bedding and bold artworks
a mauve bedroom with mid-century modern furniture, mauve curtains, burgundy bedding and a paper lamp
a mauve bedroom with mauve walls, a bed with lavender bedding, lavender curtains and black table lamps
a mauve bedroom with gold edge, a lit up circle lamp and pink and lavender bedding is very refined
a mauve bedroom with a white bed, a black refined nightstand, chic bedding plus gold touches
a mauve bedroom with a white bed with neutral boho bedding, stacked boxes, wooden sconces and a statement artwork
a mauve bedroom with a statement teal wall, teal and pink bedding, pink and mauve furniture and a wreath
a mauve bedroom with a single bed, a stool and pink bedding plus creative art on the wall
a mauve bedroom with a pink upholstered bed and ottoman, pink nightstands and pretty grey and pink bedding
a mauve bedroom with a navy velvet bed, blue and tan bedding with a floral print, a navy ottoman
a mauve bedroom with a creamy upholstered bed, a nightstand, a lovely gallery wall and a plywood pendant lamp
a mauve bedroom with a cozy white bed, mauve nightstands, a paper lamp and a rust blanket
a mauve bedroom with a black bed, grey and black bedding, black floor lamps and pretty artworks
a lovely bedroom with mauve walls, a rattan bed, a wooden sideboard, neutral bedding and touches of gold
a beautiful mauve bedroom with a lavender bed, pink bedding, a pretty glass nightstand and some accessories
Mauve Dining Rooms
Mauve is a great color to add interest to a dining space, and an accent wall in this color is a very popular solution. Such a wall will also visually highlight the space if you have an open layout. Of course, you may go for all the walls in mauve, for mauve chairs or pendant lamps, too, just keep the amount of this color not too large to avoid tasteless looks.
a chic dining room with a mauve accent wall, a wooden table and mismatching chairs, a chalkboard and a pendant lamp
a chic dining room with mauve walls, a wooden table and mismatching chairs, a pendant lamp and an open shelving unit
a chic mauve dining room with black furniture and a long shelf showing off various vases and decor plus a cluster of pendant lamps
a fabulous mauve dining room with a mauve accent wall, a monochromatic gallery wall and cool chairs and a table
a moody mauve dining room with black chairs, mauve and black linens and plates is a very refined idea
a Scandinavian dining room with a mauve wall, a wooden table, mismatching chairs, paper lamps and a dark buffet
a Scandinavian dining room with mauve walls, chic furniture, an olive green buffet, black touches and a round mirror
a small dining space with mauve walls, a chic table and elegant vintage chairs plus a large round mirror
a stylish dining room with mauve walls, a copper lamp, a wooden table and vintage chairs, a dark chest, a bold artwork
a white Nordic dining room with a black buffet and mauve chairs, some plants and blooms
an eclectic dining room with a mauve accent wall, lots of open shelves, a banquette seating, a wooden table and mismatching chairs
Mauve Kitchens
A mauve kitchen is a unique idea that will stand out a lot and will leave a long-lasting impression. Go for mauve walls or mauve cabinetry – better not both at a time. Pair mauve with black, dark grey and white or with blonde wood to make the color play and look bolder. Mauve can be adapted for many kitchen styles but more often it’s seen in vintage, Scandinavian and farmhouse spaces.
a sophisticated kitchen with a black wall, mauve cabinetry with white coutnertops, beautiful lamps on chain
a serene kitchen with mauve walls, white minimalist cabinetry, wooden countertops, pendant lamps
a pretty kitchen with a mauve accent wall, plywood cabinets, white countertops and pendant lamps
a moody mauve kitchen with lower black cabinets, a window backsplash and various neutral and black accessories
a minimalist mauve kitchen with only lower white cabinets, pendant bulbs, open shelves and white lamps
a minimalist mauve kitchen with a white stone backsplash and countertop, a black table and woven chairs
a mauve kitchen with graphite grey cabinets, white and black countertops, pendant lamps and a large window
a creatiive mauve kitchen with reclaimed wooden cabinets, a stone countertop and a rough wood shelf
a beautiful mauve kitchen with a large wood clad kitchen island, pendant lamps, stools and various vases and buckets
Mauve Living Rooms
A mauve living room is a very chic and beautiful idea, and here we usually see accent walls or all the walls done in this color. Such a choice of color will certainly raise romantic fleur, and you may use such decor in laconic Scandinavian, minimalist or even industrial living rooms to soften them visually and add interest if the space is very minimal. Mauve furniture is also welcome, this is a popular idea for girls’ pads – a mauve loveseat or a large chair will make your space look very glam-like.
an exquisite living room with mauve walls and a ceiling, open shelves, a green sofa, a non-working fireplace and potted plants
an eclectic living room with mauve walls, dark furniture, potted plants and grasses plus a mirror in a vintage gold frame
a stylish mauve living room with a grey sofa, a shelf and a floor lamp, some plants and a wooden pendant lamp
a sophisticated mauve living room with a non-working fireplace, a cool daybed and bright pillows, potted plants and a gorgeous artwork
a soothing living room with a mauve accent wall, a neutral and pastel gallery wall and accessories plus a lovely wooden table
a Scandinavian living room in neutrals, with a mauve sofa, a monochromatic gallery wall and a cool coffee table
a refined mauve living room with dark furniture, some artworks, pretty dark and gold lamps is chic
a refined living room with mauve walls, a creamy sofa, a bright gallery wall and mismatching chairs
a pretty mauve living room with chic and refined furniture, potted greenery and a chic mirror is a very stylish space
a mauve living room with a green daybed, a leather chair, a round wooden table and a catchy artwork
a cool mid-century modern living room with mauve walls, chic furniture, statement artworks and touches of gold
a chic mauve living room with black furniture for more drama, potted plants and pendant lamps looks wow
a beautiful living room with a mauve accent wall, grey and pink furniture, touches of black and gold is cool
Mauve Nurseries
Mauve nurseries are rare but mauve is a very tender color, which makes it perfect for a nursery or a kid’s room, so incorporate a mauve accent wall into your baby’s room. Of course, it’s a number one choice for a girlish nursery but it can work for a boy’s space, too. Pair it with soft neutrals or white and blonde wood, and you’ll get a very soothing and welcoming space. Go for pink and purple paired with mauve to get a very cute and glam monochromatic room. Get inspired!
a pretty nursery with a mauve accent wall, stylish mid-century modern furniture, pendant lamps and a statement plant
a mauve kid's room with a raised bed, a mobile and a chair, some pendant lamps is a chic place
a cool nursery with a mauve accent wall, neutral and white furniture, a gallery wall and a shelf over the space
a beautiful mauve nursery with built-in furniture, a gold crib, a monochromatic gallery wall and neutral textiles