Mardi Gras....In your home??

Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday”, is a carnival held around the world to signify the season of Lent. Each city celebrates this festival differently, including our very own New Orleans, USA.



Mardi Gras color pallette

Held in the city’s French Quarter, this New Orleans festival features special music, parades, picnics and floats, all of which create a dynamic sense of excitement the days leading up to, and on Fat Tuesday.

 

So when you think of the typical New Orleans inspired Mardi Gras, you must think of beads, extravagant masks and the colors, purple, green and gold, right? And if you like these design elements and colorful hues that this celebration has come to embody, then why not make Mardi Gras a part of you everyday design and decor?


Let’s explore some creative and fun ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in your home year round!

Vertical gray and purple wallpaper pair perfectly with the mix matched pillows and flower patterned rug for a comfortable yet feminine room

 

 

Captivating shades of purple promote a luxurious look and feel in this living area. Lustrous gold accents add a powerful contrast to the richness of the purple, while the mix of fabrics, such as the satin and velvet, add a further interest to the space. I love the subtle hints of green surrounded by a neutral palette, which allows the rich purples and golds really pop!



 

 
Very streamlined, this space aptly demonstrates how beautiful these colors work together as a good team. Using the right tones and hues of purple, green and gold in one space is key!

As I’ve shown you through the above examples, it’s easy to incorporate Mardi Gras inspired interior decor into your own space. Just remember, inspiration can come from anywhere, even from a piece of confetti strewn across the streets of New Orleans!