The orange living room is a holiday that is always with you
The orange color in many of us is associated with the holiday, tangerines, fireworks, cheerful mood, creativity and positive. Any shade of orange includes two very active and bright colors - red and yellow. It is to these two saturated colors that orange owes such characteristics as activity, brightness, cheerfulness and passion. If you are ready to bring a little festive mood, optimism and brightness to the interior of your living room, then let's find out in more detail how you can use this joyful color to create an interesting and modern atmosphere.
A few orange features:
- orange is always warm, any shade of it will bring a touch of warmth and coziness to the interior;
- the orange tone in the room creates a positive mood, a cheerful atmosphere, a sense of happiness and well-being;
- the orange color is quite active, prompting to action, but its effect is not as activating and exciting as the red tone;
- orange furnishings visually seem closer and larger in size;
- next to the orange background, many objects visually acquire part of the heat of this color, for example, the white upholstery of the chair will appear light cream if it is located near the orange wall;
- orange goes well with colors located in the spectrum next door - red and yellow;
- blue is considered the opposite color to orange;
- orange in the living room or office will stimulate the work of the brain, in the dining room it will increase appetite, in addition, it is believed that many shades of orange increase emotional activity and encourage conversations, discussions, which is very useful for the rest room and hosting guests.
Orange accents - highlight the main thing
In modern living room interiors, you can often find the accent use of orange. Highlighting the most significant interior elements with the help of an active shade becomes a focal center, such as a two-sided fireplace in the living-dining room. Against the background of light, neutral finishes and soft furnishings, such a richly colored interior item acts not only as an island, but also as a focal point, the basis of the whole design concept.
A small part of the wall behind the snow-white chest of drawers is decorated with bright orange. In combination with a snow-white finish and light gray furniture, the accent looks very impressive, colorful. The repetition of the rich shade in the textiles of the sofa cushions and the design of the lamp made it possible to create a truly harmonious atmosphere in the living room.
Even a small element of the interior, made in orange, emphasizes the neutrality of the rest of the living room. If a more muffled and lighter analogue acts as a “support” for a bright color, then the interior of the room can turn out to be very harmonious and balanced.
The accent wall of bright orange color allows you to not only create an active decoration of the most significant area of the living room, but also radically change the color scheme of the room. The space around the fireplace and all the decor accompanying the hearth needed bright surroundings among the neutral design of the rest of the room.
Another example of the use of red-orange color as the basis for the design of accent walls. Not only the active color, but also the original texture created using wall panels, have become a highlight of the interior. Against such a bright background, any home decoration, wall decor or living plant will look expressive and impressive.
A similar model of wall panels, but already in bright orange, was used to highlight the space around the fireplace and the TV zone.Against the background of the predominantly gray room environment, such a bright tone looks spectacular, attracts the eye and is remembered.
And again the accent wall, this time an active orange color. Warm diffusing lighting from a table lamp and floor lamp allows you to create an even more colorful atmosphere in the lounge and reading area. A bright picture and a soft sofa with neutral upholstery, as if specially created for location on a colorful background.
It is infrequent to see an accent wall in orange, saturated colors in the minimalist interior of the living room. A few snow-white furniture looks great on such a colorful background.
All shades of orange for a modern living room
Using various shades of orange to decorate the furniture and decor of the living room, you can achieve an interesting and memorable interior. The main thing is not to overdo it with brightness and use mainly “diluted” orange tint. The living room with a brick color, upholstered furniture and a light orange tone of the accent wall looks attractive, warm and cozy. Glass surfaces fit perfectly into the overall concept, and dark leather poufs act as accents.
Bright orange wall decoration is not a frequent option for decorating a living room, a lot of courage is needed for such a design reception. If the upholstered furniture and the rest of the room are designed in very light, restrained colors, then the contrast of the rest room will be impressive.
The combination of white with a bright tone is the trend of the latest changes in interior design. Rooms with different functional backgrounds are designed in a similar vein. A contrasting and vibrant combination of white and orange allows you to create an incredibly positive and even festive living room interior.
The orange-terracotta tone of the decoration, the bright red shade of the leather upholstery of the chairs and the original design of the sofa cushions in different colors - everything in this modern living room is balanced and works as a single mechanism to create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere with an attractive appearance.
A pastel shade of orange for wall decoration creates a light and laid-back atmosphere in the living room. With the help of upholstered furniture and window decorations, it was possible to achieve a deeper shade of orange-terracotta color, which, combined with a grayish-beige palette of other interior items, created a pleasant atmosphere for a room for rest, relaxation, conversations and receiving guests.
The total use of orange as a basis for wall decoration is suitable for a living room decorated in a tropical style. Bright, colorful, positive and bold - there are a lot of epithets for this common room. The main feature of such living rooms is the possibility of allowing households and their guests to plunge into the warm, but at the same time expressive atmosphere of the room.