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We don't often think of orange as a go-to color for home decor. However, after trolling a photo gallery of sunny, orange rooms on MarthaStewart.com for home inspiration, I was reminded of just how versatile the color orange can be. Sure, it's often hard to find the right shade of orange for your home (pumpkin and citrus and melon -- oh my!), but once you find it, your room can be transformed in an instant.
Here, a look at the variety of ways orange can be used -- from home offices to living rooms, and every room between! This season, spruce up your home with a healthy dose of Vitamin C:
Get beach-y with a dash of turquoise and citrus orange. Photo: Homes & Gardens
The Shade: Citrus orange with a bright, sunny undertone and splashes of turquoise.
The Accents: Pale blue walls and plenty of texture -- glass, leather and natural elements complete the look in this room from Homes & Gardens magazine.
A bold orange runner demands attention upon entering. Photo: Dan Duchars via Canadian House & Home
The Shade: Burnt orange with a hint of tomato red.
The Accents: Because burnt orange and rust are such standout colors, it's smart that the rest of the space is light and airy with just a touch of green.
In a fun, flirty mood? Try monochromatic, bold shades of orange! Photo: Domino magazine
The Shade: Layered tones of yellow-orange.
The Accents: Try varied shades of orange and yellow with a bold punch of pink for a bold, exciting look.
Equal parts glam and tribal, this color palette works well in a variety of settings. Photo: Michael Robinson Photography
The Shade: Sophisticated orange with a hint of brown.
The Accents: Light and dark greens and a few deep mocha accents transform an otherwise basic zone into a glamorous, tribal hideaway.
A calming boy's bedroom is a perfect home for khaki and orange. Photo: Habitually Chic
The Shade: Basic orange in a simple color palette.
The Accents: Adding browns and whites keeps this room grounded while giving off a casual vibe. The sweet artwork and lack of clutter keep things looking neat-as-a-pin.
So, readers --- which color palette is your favorite? Will you be inviting orange into your home this season? Tweet us your thoughts at twitter.com/shelterpop.
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Reader comments (Page 1 of 1)
I love orange, but I find it's one of the most difficult colors to combine other colors with. Bright white and, dark browns look great with it , but the most-common neutrals, beiges, tans, and grays just clash terribly.
ReplyOrange goes good with black on Halloween. Period.
ReplyYears ago, I did one of my bathroom's in Orange, 3 shades of green like olive, sage and one a little lighter than the sage, with yellow. Everyone that saw it loved it and so did I. But remember that it gets old fast. In 18 mos. I changed the whole thing.
ReplyI think overly decorated , small rooms get old , fast , in general.
I painted my spare bedroom orange last year with bright white gloss for the trim. I painted the furniture black gloss. even though my husband said I must be going for the "halloween" mode, it turned out very crisp, clean, modern and quite lovely. You have to understand that for the last 20 or so odd years I have lived with "off white" walls. So I was ready for some color! It's warm and inviting and totally exciting!
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