I keep reading that orange home decor isn’t a favorite. That's so untrue! I keep seeing orange used on everything from contemporary shower faucets to kitchen cabinets, likely due to the long, strong revival of mid-20th century furniture and accessories. Orange was a much-favored hue in the 1960s when Scandinavian and German designers dominated contemporary aesthetics. While … [Read more...]
Asian Orange
In art and life, orange home decor expresses the color of this weekend’s Fall equinox. A few weeks from now the leaves on our ancient oaks and Japanese maples will begin to turn the color of autumn. This blazingly beautiful hue is also dramatic indoors, especially when orange home decor is Asian inspired. Stylized poppies lend the aura of a Japanese kimono to this dramatic … [Read more...]