Home decorating guide

Freshen up your living spaces with color, smart display, and cool DIY projects

Hello, orange!

Use orange as the starting point for an easy, versatile palette. See how to use it with other colors in your home.

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Red-orange with blues
Photo by James Carrier

Create contrast

For a bold contrast, pair one strong red-orange item―here, Eero Saarinen's Womb chair and ottoman―with a wash of softer blues. 

Accessories in the same vibrant color family help unify the elements.

NextA bold statement for your shelves

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