Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Orange you glad I didn't say Banana?!


As we enter October I can't help but be slightly obsessed with everything orange! From the pumpkin spice lattes that abound in the coffee shops, to the leaves changing on the east coast, all things autumn hued spring to mind.

For interiors, using orange can be a way to warm up a space or add some drama to an accessory or finishing detail. Art that incorporates orange immediately becomes a provocative, eye-catching focal point of the room.

Here are some spaces that I find inspire with the integration of fall's favorite color.



All interiors pictured here can be found on www.lonnymag.com




















My favorite tricks of the trade for making orange impactful and pretty:

1) Combine with a cool color such as a soft grey or ethereal blue, for a serene feel. Or get daring with a preppy green and yellow for a more playful, bright space.

2) Incorporate orange in pillows and other accessories such as throws. You can stash these away as the season (or your mood) changes.

3) Orange mixed with a gilt finish in an antique piece such as a mirror as instant glamour to a small space.

4) Orange mixed with a brown organic element, makes a room feel modern, yet not stark. 

Happy (Fall) decorating!

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