Orange Crush: Walls
Welcome to the second installment of Orange Crush, a collaboration between From the Right Bank to the Left Coast and Down and Out Chic where we show you the fabulousness that is orange. (If you missed the first installment, you can find it here.)
This week, I’d like to show you some orange walls. Now, as much as I love it, even I wouldn’t paint an entire room orange. But one wall can make a real statement and it’s more versatile than you would think. It works well in a contemporary setting as you’d expect:
but it also looks great on this clapboard too:
It also makes a great backdrop for art collections:
Look how it makes these botanical pieces pop:
But I think my favorite use of it is on an architectural feature like columns
or chimney breasts
against white walls. Would you ever paint a wall orange?
For her part in Orange Crush, Christina is featuring orange etsy finds today at Down and Out Chic so hop on over and see what you think. And speaking of etsy, I’m totally excited that she has opened her own etsy shop. Christina is incredibly creative and has designed some of the cutest vintage-inspired costume jewelry like these:
And her prices are completely affordable in true Down and Out Chic style. So if you haven’t been by her shop yet, be sure to stop by.
We’ll both be back next month with more orange love. In the meantime, if you have suggestions or ideas for this series, please let us know!
(Photos: 1.New York Times 2.Cote Maison 3.via Avante-Garde 4.via Desire to Inspire 5.Martha Stewart Living 6.Marie Claire Maison 7.Unknown 8-11.Down and Out Chic Etsy Shop)
There was I all ready to consider the aesthetics of orange when I got distracted by the prospect of shopping. I'm off to browse the costume jewelry!
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I love the chinoiserie and tradition (but orange!) foyer from ms living… wait until I tell me husband, he will be psyched!
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YES i would paint a wall orange!! I am crushing on this post!! such a yummy colour and the images are perfect!!
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I like how the strategic splash of orange brightens up the mood of the space!
t @ Now Craving
Alek, I ooohed and aaaahe over the botantical prints with the orange wall and black trim accent, so classy and different!
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Hi Alek
The my preference would be the botantical prints image. Great way to start my spring.
.-= julie´s last post ..SPRING: And Not A Day Too Soon =-.
Sure I'd paint a wall orange but it's all about the contrast, isn't it? I love it on the clapboard – just bold enough.
.-= moderenemama´s last post ..Indoor Art (Cleveland) =-.
I really like the third last image, very cool.
such a sunny color. I like the one wih stairs. So nice with white and black.
I tried to find some place on your blog to write to you but ididn't find any. That was just for a little, very little question.
Christian
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oh i love these examples alek! i definitely agree that a splash of orange on one or two walls is way more reasonable than a whole room!
p.s. thank you so much for the mention about the shop!!!
.-= Down and Out Chic´s last post ..Orange Crush: Etsy Finds =-.
I would never in a fit paint a wall orange, except that our beautiful house in Marrakech – http://moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/my_marrakesh/20… – had odd walls painted in amazing pops of colour by our very stylish landlord. I'm not sure I'm entirely converted, but the effect was wonderful.
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I love the third photo from the bottom. It makes a great canvas for those prints!
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Love orange. In fact I have a number of walls painted in that citrus shade, as well as a ceiling! The first image is so striking and I'm a fool for a clapboard wall, especially one painted orange!
.-= nkp´s last post ..I have Tile Envy =-.
Oh Alek, you are so succeeding in making an orange convertor out of me. It's a color I never thought I'd want to use, but that's all changing now, thanks to you and Christina!
.-= Crystal @ Plush Palate´s last post ..Moving Weekend! =-.
Oh wow! I love orange and these are just a few more reasons why. Love the orange against the blue in the first image.
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great walls!! seriously love this series! and TOTALLY LOVE LOVE LOVE Christina's Etsy shop!!
.-= Iva´s last post ..Taboo! =-.
Love these, especially the first pic!
Love the room with the black framed botanical prints. It reminds me of a Hermes box
.-= Dagny @ Beautiful Living´s last post ..Scandinavian interiors: Is this all you've got, Norway?? (Designers Saturday '09) / Er dette det beste vi har?? =-.
Yes, yes, yes, I would totally paint a wall orange. Having said that, I was actually going to paint my laundry room orange, and then somehow it ended up gray. How weird is that??
Anyway, my sewing room has a LOT of orange in it. and I'm planning on painting a vintage sewing chest orange enamel (which is totally freaking out my blue-loving best friend!)
.-= Live a Colorful LIfe´s last post ..Playing phone tag =-.
Nope – I would not paint a wall orange…although the clapboard in the stairwell isn't quite that bad…I look forward to next month's attempt…
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1. I love the dangling, naked mermaid lady hanging from that gorgeous chandelier.
2. I also love, love, love those botanical prints against the orange walls with the simple black border. Stunning!
3. I love this blog.
Cheers.
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That first image is stunning. I love these but I don't know if I'm brave enough to attempt it.
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Lovely pics – I wouldn't paint a room orange in my own house but I adore red
.-= Lorna´s last post ..Are Playrooms a necessity? =-.
I never knew orange walls could look so good. The burnt orange in the third image as a backdrop to an art collection is stunning!
.-= charlie´s last post ..Hotel Room-The One Room Hotel =-.
I love orange. My room has an orange wall, it makes it so cozy! Lovely pictures you've posted!
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A splash of orange in an otherwise neutral room is just beautiful. The botanical corner is stunning!
I love Christina, and her shop is too cute! I bought a pair of her hair bobbies (like the minty-aqua green ones pictured), plus a pair of earrings. They are so cute!
.-= Marsi @ The Cottage Cheese´s last post ..Patios & Outdoor Rooms =-.
Oh, Amy, you're a tough one!
Lola: Thank you!
The black piping on that orange wall is ridiculous!! Dedicating a post just for it.
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