Orange Color Scheme

Wondering how to use an Orange Color Scheme in your home? You will see how warming and cheerful this interior decorating color scheme can be!

• -Cheerful and Happy...
• -Commanding and Strong...
• -Stimulates Appetite...
• -Sparks Conversation...
• -Cozy and Warm...
• -Represents Value...

Where can you use an Orange Color Scheme?

Almost any room can have a varying shade of orange. It depends on the intensity of the color. You will want to choose different shades and hues of orange depending where you are using it.



Orange is a very warm color. Just picture a sunset, or the warm colors of autumn leaves and pumpkins.

Envision the warm glow of a fire or candle light. All these things give us a cozy feel and are the essence of warmth.

If you live in a cold climate, an Orange Color Scheme would be a great accent for your home.

Did you know?


• -The color orange actually stimulates the appetite and conversation. That is why orange is great for kitchen and dining areas just like red.
• -You may be able to get your child to eat more if you put their food on an orange plate or place mat.
• -Orange represents Value. Especially when used in it's brightest form.
• -When we see the color orange we think of bargains. Notice how Home Depot uses orange in all their color schemes? They want you to buy more.

When should you not use an Orange Color Scheme?

If you live in a warm climate, you will just feel that much hotter with orange shades around you. You would not want to use orange if you want to calm someone down. Orange in it's most intense state can be hard to live with for a long period of time.

So here's what you can do. If you are concerned over the intensity of orange, just use other softer shades of orange. The range of oranges is everything from a salmon, and coral, to terracotta and earthy hues.

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You can paint you walls in shades of orange. See here how the orange is fresh but a little on the soft side, and is weighted nicely by a lot of white trim and a wood flooring. A very updated, yet classy look.


A simple way to add the warmth of oranges is to accent with pillows. Look at the varying patterns and textures used here. It's always a good idea to mix it up.


You can add a plush accent chair in an earthy hue of orange. This is very cozy and inviting. Look how it warms up the corner of this room. Don't you just want to stay a while?


Orange can be used in the bedroom. Here we see it used to give a more modern style. This would be a perfect color scheme for a teen bedroom.


You can always bring the elements of nature into your home. Fall is a great time for orange accents. You can use pumpkins as seen at the top of this page.

Look here at this picnic basket filled with fall mums. A perfect cottage decorating accent!


Natural elements are an easy way to bring earthy hues into your home. Make your home smell and look good at the same time with some natural potpourri.


Patios and porches are a great place to use an Orange Color Scheme.

Start decorating with the hues and shades of Orange. You'll soon have a warm and cozy cottage home where everyone feel welcome!

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