Orange in the interior

The shades of orange can be either light (peach, apricot) or dark (pumpkin, rust color), but all of them without exception warm, cold shades of orange do not happen. Therefore, orange in the interior of the premises is used primarily to create a sense of warmth and light. This color energizes and stimulates creative activity.

Usually the orange color in the interior is used to create accents, but you can decorate them and large planes. In the second case, it is important to know the measure, because in large quantities orange can "press". So if you, say, decided to paint the wallsorange paint, paint one or two walls, and leave the rest white. Orange color will transfer the white part of its heat, creating a feeling of sunlight.

Deciding to use the orange color in the interior of the room, you need to consider several things: the location and size of the room, its purpose and the chosen style of interior design. So, It is undesirable to use orange in the interior of rooms, the windows of which are facing south or east: this room will seem too light andhot. But if the room windows go north, the orange color compensates for the lack of sunlight. It is enough to hang translucent orange curtains on the windows, so that the room is transformed.

It is undesirable to use orange for walls in small rooms: it visually brings objects closer, sothe room will seem even smaller. So orange in the interior of a small bathroom or kitchen - not the best solution (unless it is orange accessories). But the same property of orange can be perfectly used in the interior of a narrow and high room: for example, the orange ceiling will seem lower than it really is, and due to this, the walls will visually expand.

Orange color is more often used in modern styles of an interior: minimalism, art deco, pop art, avant-garde,retro style of the 60's, as well as in ethnic interiors (Japanese, Mexican, Oriental, country). More restrained styles, such as Empire, Rococo, Classics, do not accept the use of bright orange shades, but terracotta shades that are intermediate between orange, red and brown will be appropriate in them.

Orange color evokes activity, physicaland intellectual, so it is undesirable to use orange in the interior of rooms designed for rest and relaxation, for example, bedrooms. In the living room it is better to use orange as an accent color (cushions, accessories). Like other bright colors, orange awakens the appetite, so it is often used in interiors of kitchens and canteens. Also this color will be quite appropriate in the nursery and study.

Of course, much depends on the chosen shade of orange. The above-mentioned councils dealt withdegree of bright pure orange. More calm shades of this color (peach, apricot) are perfect for the interior of bedrooms, bathrooms, dining rooms. For a children's room, a light mandarin orange is excellent, for a kitchen - pumpkin. A honey will be appropriate in almost any room.

With what other colors can you combine orange in the interior? Orange - a warm color, so it is extremely badly combined with cold shades. Classical is the combination of white andorange, it is often used in minimalist interiors. Soft orange shades are not bad combined with warm shades of blue and green, this combination is often used in ethnic interiors. The brightness of the orange balance the calm shades of beige and gray.

Do not be afraid to use orange in the interior: correctly selecting a shade and accompanying colors, you can create a cozy and positive interior, which will always give you a wonderful orange mood!