Pumpkin, Papaya, Apricot, Peach, Tangerine, Saffron, Coral, Burnt orange, and even Brown are all varieties of the color Orange. The color orange can be an intimidating, loud color but it is also a happy color. A true orange is about fun, joy, and playfulness. It is a color that encourages social interaction in a fun, conversational way and represents physical comfort and expresses the feelings of abundance.
Introducing the color Orange into your space
Agreeably, the color orange is not for everyone. It would therefore be a wise idea to choose a shade/tone of orange that sits right with your soul, resonates with your personality, and makes you happy if you want to incorporate it into your space and add a bit of pomp and warmth.
Depending on the psychological aspect of the color orange you want to achieve by introducing the color into your space, you can do so in whichever way you would like. Whether it’s through painting a wall or a door, or you want it on a piece of furniture such as on a chair, pillows, curtains, etc it is easy peasy to include orange in your space without it being too overwhelming.
It is important to note that too much of anything can bring about negative results. For example, using too much orange or picking the wrong tone of the color orange, can make your space appear too frivolous.
Check out the following ideas on how you can successfully add the happy color orange into your space.
The color orange on walls and doors
The color Orange on Sofas and Chairs
The color Orange on Pillows, Throws and, Curtains
The color Orange on Paintings and Rugs
TIP: Orange pairs well with the color Blue. This is because they appear directly opposite each other on the color wheel.
Curtains