When you see orange you can help but think of bright and cheery thoughts — or pumpkins, you may think about pumpkins but we are here to show you that you can use orange in your home and it doesn’t have to be fall or Halloween. The trick to working in orange in the home is to pair it with the right color.
When paired correctly, orange can add a stunning and vibrant touch to your home making rooms feel energized and enthusiastic. So ditch your preconceived notions of orange and follow this guide for pairing the proper colors with orange.

Orange + Neutrals
Bright pops of orange surrounded by neutrals add a bit of warmth and cheer to a room. Working in a pattern makes the orange feel less pumpkin-like and makes it workable all year-round instead of just fall or autumn. Photo from: Heather Scott Home and DesignPlay up orange in your pillows and accents with a mix of floral patterns and geometrics. On these pillows here using both a chevron pattern and floral patterns give this room a modern Mediterranean feel.
Photo from: Kara Adams InteriorsOrange + White
Using the softness of white helps to calm a bright orange. Painting the backs of this bookshelf with a pop of orange adds fun to this space without overwhelming it. Adding in a bit of grey as well in the light fixture, carpet, and accent chair throws in another neutral element allowing the orange to pop and be the focal point of this room.
The grey and white together do help to soften the ...