The
experts at the Pantone Institute provide the colour standards of fashion,
beauty and home interiors. They named Tangerine Tango as the colour of 2012.
Influenced by fashion and fabrics, pop and culture this energetic reddish
orange colour is a big trend in home interiors this year. Described by the
Institute as “…an energy boost to help recharge and move forward” it’s a grown
up orange which is dramatic and seductive. If you’re still not sure think of
symbolic luxury goods brand, Hermes orange boxes...it combines luxury,
cheerfulness and optimism in just one colour. What more could you want from
2012?
Soft
Furnishings & Fabrics.
The key to using orange in your interior is to
remember that a little goes a long way. If you’re a bit shy of something so
bold then use it as an accent colour on cushions and throws. Mix and match
different shades and textures for a softer feel. If you really only want a touch keep the main wall colours and flooring neutral and add colour through
detailing or pattern in fabric and rugs. You could customise any of our stamp rugs to orange.
Furniture.
As
it’s a natural colour derived from nature, orange works well with wood and
natural materials. Orange is a very popular in modern schemes and looks great
when paired with a monochrome room scheme.
The new Audrey Armchair comes in five key colours including a Satsuma
orange and Olive Nut green and is great
for adding the vibrancy of orange to a classical room. If Satsuma is a bit
bright or you just prefer something else then colours like Chalk Velvet, Weathered Grey Velvet and Russel Square Linen are for you.
Accessories.
You
only need a few orange accessories to bring some life to your room and allows
you to keep up with the trend without spending a fortune.Try Cushlabs Orange & Lilac floral cushion in a contemporary interior.
Sarah’s
Tip: Place accessories in threes or fives to balance the effect.
