Remodeling Color Spotlight: Orange

(Photo courtesy of Flickr’s Ming chai)

Since it’s October 1 today, we thought it would be fun to showcase the color that is synonymous with the month of October — orange. It’s not just for pumpkins anymore. When it comes to home décor, orange is hot!

The fiery color has made a big comeback in the past few years, and it’s now popping up in homes everywhere. In its fall trends forecast, Pantone specifically called out burnt orange, which is the earthy color of fallen leaves, as a hot color for fall. But all shades of orange — pumpkin, apricot, burnt orange, melon, coral, terra cotta, and so on — have seen a resurgence.

There are some rules for decorating with orange, as choosing the right tone can be tricky and using too much of it can overwhelm a room. But when done right, it can really add that “wow” factor. This San Diego Union-Tribune article offers some great tips, such as using warmer orange tones to create a cozy atmosphere and lighter tones to act as a neutral.

Want to see how some real homeowners have used orange to punch up their home décor? Here are some orange rooms that we’re seriously crushing on, all from Dueling Digs:

Pops of bright orange liven up this living room at 5702 Greenbush Ave., Van Nuys, CA
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This bathroom with spicy orange walls is from 31597 Via Cruzada, San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Classic orange and black is combined with pale wood in this kitchen from 14333 SE 84th Ct., Newcastle, WA
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A reddish-orange hue is mixed with brown in this funky bedroom at 120 Pamela Rd., Monrovia, CA
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Sunny yellow-orange walls brighten this kid’s room at 11754 Treadwell Dr., Poway, CA
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Orange is fabulous on exteriors, too: This peachy home is at 2500 Lyon St., San Francisco, CA
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Terra cotta and sage green are an eye-catching combo at 3935 NE Skidmore St., Portland, OR
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