Orange
has been a hot color for the past five years, perking up everything from iMacs
to espresso makers, leather sectionals to shag rugs. And we’re not done
seeing orange yet. 2005’s carroty orange is evolving into the hybrid Ignorange,
a 2006 hue that the Color
Marketing Group calls a traditional orange with Asian and Indian influences.
Now, add to that, CMG’s predictions for the next batch of oranges (right). Shades of brown
and rust can work together because they’re all in the same family, says
designer Shane Reilly.
Here, a rust-colored Holly Hunt armchair is paired with a Donghia sofa in complementary
brown fabrics. The sleek elliptical lamp provides a shot of white and metal relief
that keeps the rich orange tones from becoming overbearing. There is nothing
mundane about this purple and orange couch called, appropriately, "Escape." A
punch of white makes the complementary color combo all the more intense.
Who better than
popster/designer Isaac Mizrahi to show us (and Target)
how the mix of orange and pink can make our bedding bold and beautiful. |
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This is the newest look for consumer goods: a mélange of the authenticity of juicy orange and high-gloss coppers accentuated by a high-gloss finish.
Look for this yellow-orange to stand in for red in homes everywhere in 2007.
For the fashionistas, watch for this feminine hue of merging vivid oranges and softer pinks. The basis
of this color can be found in nature, from coral reefs to sun-filled skies.
Last seen in the automotive field in the mid '80s, orange now has become accepted in sporty and
rugged vehicles as a color of individualization. We’ll see a lot of “sunrises” driving around in 2007.
A “get real” orange that is copper based and Eastern influenced, Snappy will be beautiful in a matte
or metallic finish. Where to look for it: in an office or commercial space near you soon.
Nobody does color
mixing better than Designers’ Guild,
as shown here in its Inessa collection where color wheel neighbors red and orange
create drama. The kitchen is a great place to combine orange and blue for a lot of impact. Lou
Ann Bauer uses cobalt cabinetry with blue and orange tiles in this colorful kitchen.
Whether you love
it or hate it, there’s no denying that orange is bold and exciting—and
everywhere these days. Designers are turning to orange to transform dull spaces
into inviting, energized rooms. But what if your feelings about orange are on
the negative side? Don’t worry. Color guru Dewey Sadka, author of The
Dewey Color System: Choose Your Colors, Change Your Life, can help you
find a shade of orange that will be more than just pleasing; it may help you
get where you want to go in life. Take
the orange quiz > |
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In today‘s
interiors we‘ve taken the pink out of orange, says designer Beth Wilee
Jones, ASID, of The Interior
Collection, in Nashville, Tenn. “The peaches of the '80s have been replaced
with terra cotta and melon,” she says. “Even what we think of as
the rich Spanish reds are really more orange than red.” She‘s dubbed
this color palette, which she‘s used in 2004 and 2005 showhouses, “Sunset
Glow.”  Subtle and sultry
or fresh and vibrant, it’s easy to see why orange is heating up home design.
It’s also easy to see why the color frightens folks. It’s a strong
hue and most of us haven’t had a lot of experience with it. A nice spot
of color in the form of a bowl of oranges is one thing; an orange wall or couch
is another. Luckily, there are all sorts of orange accessories that can add a
touch of vivid excitement without a scary commitment. For starters, think of
an Angela Adams rug,
a bit of orange on a Museum
of Modern Art clock, decorative seed pods from CB2 or
a gnr8 "Saturn" table
with orange rings. How you use orange at home depends on the context of the room, says designer Eric Lysdahl, ASID,
owner of Eric Lysdahl, Inc. in New York City. “If it’s a very contemporary space, mix orange with
lime green or cobalt blue for a lot of contrast,” he says. “If the room is traditional, mix it with shades of brown, tan and gold since those colors
will mute the orange.” |
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