Orange Crush

Orange is one of my fave colors — or any variation of it such as tangerine, marigold, pumpkin, persimmon, summer squash, terracotta…   I think it’s really an underdog since it’s always unexpected and yet so effective when done well.  It can be earthy, elegant and fresh — very few colors can claim all those adjectives, no?  They say people who choose Orange for their homes are very self-confident and extroverted.  It is a powerful color and can create an arrival. Let’s take a gander…

This gorgeous room has several handpainted elements by decorative artist Heather Jeltes-Davis. She is American-born but resides in the Netherlands. You’ll love her site.

I do love horizontal stripes. On the left is Villa Feltrinelli, located in Northern Italy. On the right is a room featured in Elle Decor and designed by Muriel Brandolini.

I love the mood in the image above. The wall is incredible, particularly the veining. Below is a fantastic plaster (left) featured in Using Natural Finishes and a Phillip Jeffries wallcovering (right). Love the pattern and the crisp orange and white duo.

Although the above is only paint, I love the effect so much. Imagine the depth it would have if it was a Venetian plaster! (via Architectural Digest)

A collage of great finishes from plasters to glazes to solid paint colors.

A fave. I adore the height, placement and finish of the border along with the shape and feel of the patinated mirror. Even the crown molding has a pattern. Nice!

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It is said that Orange has the passion and fire of Red, but with a gentler, more creative spirit.  Would you agree? Tomorrow: a wonderful Portrait of an Artist. See you then!