The warmth of the burnt orange allows it to work well with many colors.
Burnt orange is a rich, warm color that adds spice and flavor to any room. It should be used in spaces that need that cozy feel, but also an air of sophistication and elegance. The warmth of the color allows it to be an excellent background for an entire room as opposed to solely an accent color. The effect is dramatic, yet comfortable. The color is also flexible to be used in living, dining or bedrooms and even in kitchens due to its relation to rich food colors. To balance burnt orange, both dark and light colors should be used. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Tape off the trim and baseboards. Paint the entire space burnt orange, leaving the baseboards and trim plain. Paint the trim and baseboards in cream to accent the burnt orange. Leave the ceiling white. Allow the space to dry completely.
2. Add espresso furnishings such as dark wood or leather pieces in the space. Burnt orange is bright enough to ground dark furniture, but light enough to not be swallowed by their richness. Accent the space with lighter-colored pieces like a muted lime green or cream chair to balance out the dark and light contrast. Place a light-colored floor covering down to balance the ceiling and tie in the lightness in the orange, green and cream.
3. Place accessories in the room that tie the color scheme together. Place pillows in burnt orange and cream, or a pattern with the two combined on the seating pieces to bring in the wall color.
4. Bring in fresh or silk flowers in similar tones to burnt orange as they will also bring in the green. The fresh look of the blooms will complement the freshness of the wall color. Place the flowers in dark brown or cream-colored pots to match the rest of the room. Large arrangements will add drama and glamor to the room.
5. Set up candles in the space to reinforce the warmth and lightness of the burnt orange. The yellowish-orange glow of the flames will look great against the walls, especially for entertaining or a romantic evening. The space will look cozy and welcoming.
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