It seems like purple has always been a tricky color to incorporate in a home. Too much, and it comes off looking garish; too little, and it still sticks out. Anyone remember Prince getting slapped with a lawsuit for painting his rental home purple? If you still love the color, we've found this lovely example of a living room with a study area that shows how to balance this color just right. We suspect that the real secret is picking just the right hue. Click below to see the study area...!

[ Photos by Christophe Dugieo via Lev Livet Leende ]