6 ways to style orange in your home decor
Orange is full to the brim with uplifting qualities, with the ability to give a room a soft, peachy glow or transport yourself to the Mediterranean with deep earthy tones. It's often thought of as an autumnal colour, but as year-round fans we're here to help you learn how to style orange decor in your home in any season.
Orange decor idea: wall-to-wall paint
These wall-to-wall orange rooms show that orange paint can be both grown up and fun. By painting her woodwork and her walls in Orange 02 @stephanieduckettceramics creates a really cocooning feel in her dining room. Perfect for cosy dinners with friends. She keeps it paired back giving the room a minimalist, mid-century feel, yet the orange retains an element of cosiness, without it feeling too sparse. Alternatively, @houseinheaton injects a bit of fun into the home office in Orange 01.
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Orange decor idea: colour blocking
An easy way to add a pop of colour into any home, orange is a sure-fire way to make an impact. Whether paired against white walls or a dark backdrop to create some serious contrast, orange will pop against almost anything.
Take a look at these 8 colour blocking ideas for some inspiration, like trying something a little different and painting your ‘fifth wall’, aka your ceiling, orange? A great way to breathe some life into a white room and bring a little warmth into the lofty proportions of period rooms.
Orange decor idea: feature wall
Paint a striking colour-blocked feature wall to add a burst of energy into your space.
Orange decor idea: paint your fifth wall
Don't forget your ceiling, aka the fifth wall! If you want to make a real pop of colour without committing to a whole room, paint your ceiling in a vibrant orange. This will add drama to your space and draw the eyewards.
Orange decor idea: accessories
If you like a little orange but don’t want it to dominate the room, use it as an accent colour through accessories, furnishings and even artwork. In the living room, @homewith_rina shows us how to style a cohesive complementary colour scheme with her orange and teal living room decor.
Orange decor idea: embrace the ‘70s
If nothing else, if you’re going for an orange decor scheme, embrace the retro. Today, retro decor doesn’t have to feel kitsch—it’s totally in keeping with boho home decor style. Include lots of vintage materials, like rattan or warm woods along with colourful pop-art prints or music memorabilia. Rock on.
If you like the look of these styles, then you might want to find out everything you need to know about orange paint.