Orange is a color we have strong feelings about.
Maybe you love it. Maybe you hate it. Maybe you're on the fence.

Maybe you love it on other people, or on other people's houses.
After all, some people can pull it off.
Orange is exuberant. It's got nothing to prove.


But orange can be subtle, too. Orange is a status symbol, stacked smugly on a shelf.


Orange paint is one way to get your fix. Designers have their favorites.
Benjamin Moore has pumpkins of all stripes.
And if you can't commit to four walls, try one.
Or paint the inside (or outside) of your bookshelves.

Or there might be some orange upholstery in your future. Orange velvet, in the right space, is dreamy.

Orange toile is decidedly un-toile.
And your Seasonal Affective Disorder is no match for an orange-and-pink palette.
Orange artwork does the trick, too.
Or a throw or quilt.
And remember: those orange boxes don't need to be French.

























I'm beginning to incorporate Orange again. In the 70's my parents chose the orange and white decor for me and green and white for my sister so I hated it for a while. It is a color that can't be forced, but now that I can choose for myself I can appreciate it and would be very happy with the modern orange and white I used to have (similar to the orange and white bookshelf pic above)
ReplyDeleteI love orange, except maybe not on that house.
ReplyDeleteMy fave colour- PERIOD! Just started following you, great blog!
ReplyDeleteI painted one wall in my kitchen orange (the rest of the kitchen is white) a few years ago, and I love it. I was actually afraid to do it at first. I had never used such a bold color in my apartment, but I was so glad I did. It has really helped to make the kitchen an even happier, vibrant space.
ReplyDeleteCan I just tell you what a great blog you have here? Post more, please! I've been looking through google images for living room inspiration. Again and again I was drawn to photos from the same place - xJavierx's photostream. Finally, I decided to check out the profile and here I am. If you check out my blog, you might wince at this next statement (our house is a work in progress that's still pretty much ugly) - I think we share a very similar aesthetic. I really hope you post again soon. Until then, I'm checking out your archives :)
ReplyDeleteJacci
Oh yes indeed! I do orange...happily!
ReplyDeleteFun post!!
Orange is such a fun color! It can do a lot to brighten up a room (or mood for that matter). I especially love the inside of the bookcase idea.
ReplyDeleteHi!! I found your blog featured on Desire To Inspire, and I love what you have here!! I especially love your writing, it adds a flair and humor to the interiors, totally enjoyable! Thank you for a great blog!!
ReplyDeleteJavier, have loved your flickr pics, glad to find your blog, have added it to my blogroll. Hope you are still posting - happy new year!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I found you! Do you have an email address I can use to ask you about using your photos?
ReplyDeleteLove orange, and with gray - how delicious! Your blog is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLaurie
wow, fabulous images. I love that yellow carpet!
ReplyDeletewelcome to say hello at my place!
Tiina
http://elcestockholm.blogspot.com
Great swipe collection.
ReplyDeleteThis post decided it for me-I am totally going to change my oxblood hall to a golden orange as all my other colors are going to be muted purples and blues. I can hardly wait!
-htg
i really really really love orange.
ReplyDeletei have been considering
doing my office at work orange.
they say it encourages creativity.
wonderful blog