White may be the colour that combines easily and harmoniously with all the others, but it is the sheer number of combinations available with orange that will give us the boldest and most interesting visual result. The fresh, invigorating colour of orange can be a key ingredient in a room’s successful styling.
It is usually one of the first colours we loved as children, and it continues to show us that having it around us feeds our positive energy and our appetite for playful experiments in decorating our homes. It is no coincidence that quite a few renowned interior designers have drawn inspiration from its shades and made use of its tasteful colour combinations. With that in mind, here are a few interesting concepts so that you, too, can “play” with this colour in your decorating…
– It emphasises the invigorating character and cheerful mood of a décor when used on the main or secondary pieces of furniture in a room.
– It adds a fresh, chic touch to any room in the house, making its presence felt through decorative objects, light fittings and rugs, or by covering part of the surface of a piece of furniture…
– Combined with white linens or beige wicker and bamboo elements, it creates spaces that are both thoroughly elegant and relaxing, especially in summer…
– It creates lively, cheerful spaces when used on vertical surfaces, whether by hanging curtains with orange patterns or, for the more daring, by painting a wall or hanging wallpaper in shades of orange.
Text and editing: Teta Koulougeri
