Colour Trend – Orange
Many people shy away from orange interior colours as they think that it will overpower their home or be to0 bright and garish. The latest revival of orange colour palettes proves that orange is the perfect accent colour for a variety of interior colour choices and will create a light and uplifting summery tone in even the darkest of interior spaces.
From rich burnt orange hues to bright and vibrant neons, this colour can be adopted into any room of the home and can seamlessly slide into both traditional and contemporary interior styles.
Colour Palette
Orange works wonderfully when partnered with neutral and earthy tones that contrast with its vibrant tone. White, beige and sandy colors create a bright and uplifting ambiance alongside a splash of orange whilst grey, black and brown will create a more cosy and enveloping interior setting. Burnt orange looks great in traditional style settings as it provides a dash of colour without an overpowering intensity. Bold and neon orange tones look amazing in minimal and contemporary homes as well as eastern style interiors to provide a ‘colour pop’ in any room of the home.
Cushions
Bright cushions are a must have addition to this seasons interior trends and orange works particularly well as a fabric due to its balance of vibrancy and warmth. A scattering of cushions on a plain bed or sofa can transform the feel of your interior and create a visual and textural focal point in your home. Plain, patterned and embellished cushions can be used to create a depth of colour and they fit perfectly into Moroccan and eastern interior trends due to their opulence and illuminating tones.
Rugs
A simply positioned orange rug is a easy and creative way to add the orange colour trend into your new or existing interior space. A bright or muted orange rug can create a central, focal point in your living room, bedroom or hallway and is a great alternative to a painted or wallpapered feature wall. An orange rug will look great on a oak or dark hardwood floor or create a pop of colour against a light and neutral carpeted area. Why not match your rug to your cushions or curtains for a centralised accent colour that creates a fluid and sophisticated interior feel.
Accessories
Orange accessories can create an eye-catching centrepiece in even the most neutral of interior spaces and can brighten up a small room or enclosed space as well as providing a practical function within your home. Orange lamp shades and bases look great on a bedside cabinet or sideboard and will add a splash of vibrancy to any plain or wallpapered feature wall. Vases, bowls, sculptures and photo frames are also a simple and effective way of introducing this colour into your home without the need to overhaul your entire interior decor and design.
Furniture
Whilst orange furniture is not readily available on the high street it does not mean that you cannot get creative with your existing or outdated furniture items. Painted furniture is hot on trend this season and can be easily achieved by even the most novice of DIY enthusiasts. Simply sand and prime your surface and then paint in your chosen colour option. Orange works particulary well with grey, black and cream and adds a fabulous splash of colour to a shabby chic style interior. Alternatively our French chateau white and French Moulin noir collections will add a classic monochrome style against an orange painted feature wall.
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