Rhymes with Orange
Oh orange. Whether you associate it with construction cones or Hermes boxes, a pop of orange can add a big dose of energy, a dab of elegance, or a punch of modernity.
Some of my favorite color combinations where orange can really shine include:
Chocolate, off-white, and orange
Black, white, and orange
A dab of turquoise with a touch of tangerine
Soft green, white, red and orange
I decided to find out some color theories about orange. According to Color Wheel Pro, "Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Orange represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation."
For whatever reason, orange always makes a great statement. Here are some great examples!
Some of my favorite color combinations where orange can really shine include:
Chocolate, off-white, and orange
Black, white, and orange
A dab of turquoise with a touch of tangerine
Soft green, white, red and orange
I decided to find out some color theories about orange. According to Color Wheel Pro, "Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Orange represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation."
For whatever reason, orange always makes a great statement. Here are some great examples!
A lovely execution of the Hermes color combination. That orange lacquered wall behind the bed looks very rich.
Tangerine works well with wicker and lattice in this Palm Beachy/Dorothy Draper-esque living room.
Don't you love the way this construction orange from a parking lot becomes pop art when mixed in with such elegant pieces? Talk about a conversation piece!
A more muted orange in luxe fabrics adds sophistication to this beautiful room.
Orange throws keep this room from feeling dull.
In case you didn't know that this woodstove was the focal point, the orange color really drives the point home. I love how it plays off the small touches of blue and green.
In fact, my cousin Alison was sold on this house when she saw this woodstove. It was covered in plants at the time, and the house was a disaster, but once she saw it, she had a vision of what it could be!
The orange shams give this room a real shot in the arm.
The orange rug breaks up the dark polished floor.
The orange in this room adds warmth to a clean modern space.
If you are really committed to this color, consider orange for cabinetry.
There is great play going on between this loveseat, light fixture and giraffes. Their various positions in the room and sizes keep a balance.
Orange is a great mid-century modern color for statement pieces of furniture.
Oh how I love the way these complementary colors play off each other. Superb!
The orange runner up these stairs is an invitation to go on up, almost like a big arrow.
This orange and orange-red outdoor seating area is so festive and inviting.
Ah, I just had to include this shot of one of my favorite veggies up in the Berkshires.