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Inspired by Halloween: Candy Corn Color Palettes
The iconic orange, yellow and white Halloween candy suggests sunny colors for every season
I'm a freelance writer and design enthusiast who believes the best design is collected, not decorated, and that homes should always be as comfortable and functional as they are chic. In addition to writing for Houzz, I work as the Head Copywriter for Layla Grayce and Zinc Door.
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Candy corn is everywhere around Halloween. It’s on display in the grocery store, set out in dishes at the office, clutched in the delighted hands of children far and wide... but is it represented in your interiors? No, I’m not saying you should start stringing candy corn and hanging it from the walls, but instead suggesting you incorporate candy-corn colors — orange, yellow and white — around the house. You may think these colors too bright to be used cohesively, but it’s very possible to make the combination work; just check out the following photos from creative Houzzers. Whether you love or despise the taste of candy corn, you may find yourself a fan of its color scheme.
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To kick this ideabook off, a shot of candy corn itself, in all its glory. As if you needed a reminder!
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| Here is one way to go about it: boldly. If you want a look that will delight and surprise visitors, transform your ceiling into a glowing orange accent and complement it with yellow drapery. Orange-backed chairs pull the color back down to the floor for visual balance while white walls create a neutral backdrop so the strength of the two shades can stand as focal points without overwhelming the room. |
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You may prefer a more toned-down mixture, like this example. Yellow walls imitate sunlight: use them either in dark basements to create a brighter appeal or in window-heavy spaces to enhance the natural light. Furnishing this space with orange pieces results in a fresh, citrusy feel that is as contemporary as the architecture.
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| In this living room, the fireplace becomes a statement piece with a coat of orange paint. Finishing the mantle and surround in white spotlights the architectural detail, while pale yellow walls help the orange to pop without allowing it to steal the show. |
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For a cozy, sophisticated feel, choose orange for your walls. This is a strong color choice, so it’s best to keep the furnishings either neutral or light, like this armchair in a patterned yellow upholstery. White accessories freshen up the space.
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| Nurseries and children’s rooms are the perfect platforms for orange, yellow and white. If you have white furnishings, consider an orange accent wall to help them pop. Yellow artwork or accessories, as in this nursery, will build on this playful, lighthearted feel. |
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Here’s another children’s space infused with the candy-corn color scheme. If an entire wall in yellow or orange seems too much, consider stripes. When combined with and separated by cooler colors, the brightness will not only be toned down, but the stripes themselves will create more dimension, which is particularly helpful in smaller spaces. Add in a yellow ceiling that mimics a sunny sky, and who wouldn’t want to wake up to that?
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| If you’re having a few committal issues with a candy-corn color scheme infused into a room through paint or large furnishings, consider accessories. Top a white couch with orange throw pillows and flank it with orange side tables. For the yellow? A bunch of inexpensive, fresh tulips! |
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| If you have a fairly neutral space that needs brightening, create a tablescape in a candy-corn palette. No need to shell out the big bucks: use oranges and lemons to complete the look. White table runners help the vignette feel distinct. |
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| In this fairly basic space, orange and yellow artwork, light fixtures and playful bean bags provide visual points of interest. |
| Remember, the best way to give a candy-corn palette a presence without it becoming overbearing is to ground the overall look with neutrals. A grey couch and white walls allow the orange ottoman and citrus-colored throw pillows to rule the space without overtaking it. |
If you’re still feeling leary about candy corn, consider doing a variation. Replacing the yellow with a warmer gold tone will result in a softer look.
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The same goes for orange: instead of a super-bright orange, consider a rustier shade. This color, combined here with pale yellow walls and white bedding, equals the ultimate cozy bedroom.
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What’s better than the real thing to bring in candy corn color? Instead of tossing the candies into a bowl, display them in a glass vase for your mantle’s vignette. Then say a silent prayer that your decoration isn’t eaten before the guests arrive!
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Ideabook published on Oct. 23, 2011.
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