Trend #4: Aubergine and Olive
Heritage revival brings historical, deeply saturated hues back into the contemporary design lexicon. Aubergine—a complex, bruised plum shade—commands attention with its regal, moody undertones.
Olive green acts as the perfect neutralizing force, offering an earthy stability that prevents the purple tones from overwhelming the space. Interior designers are obsessed with this specific pairing because it instantly communicates worldly sophistication and creates an atmosphere of intellectual depth within a living room.
This color combination works exceptionally well in rooms featuring traditional architectural details like heavy crown molding, wainscoting, or built-in bookshelves. Consider painting custom millwork in a high-gloss aubergine to reflect ambient light, then soften the bold architecture with heavy olive green velvet drapery.
If painting an entire room aubergine feels too daunting, flip the proportions. Use a muted olive tone for your primary wall color and anchor the seating arrangement with a deep aubergine mohair rug or a collection of jewel-toned throw pillows.
