Orange Crush: Orange & Purple

November 10, 2009 | 33 Comments

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Welcome to Orange Crush, a monthly collaborative series presented by Down and Out Chic and From the Right Bank to the Left Coast. With this installment, I’d like to begin exploring color combinations with orange, starting with one of my favorites, orange and purple.

This room is the perfect example of how rich and luxurious this combination can be:

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In a lighter shade, purple and orange are a lovely pairing in a more traditional room:

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At the other end of the spectrum, the combination can really pop:

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This combination is definitely not for the color phobe. But if you’re feeling bold, there are endless possibilities.

For the other half of Orange Crush, Christina has orange treats for under $10 at Down and Out Chic today. Sounds intriguing, doesn’t it? Don’t miss it!

[For those of you following my new home search, we're currently in a negotiating phase! It's a nail biter, I tell ya! I'll keep you posted.]

(Photos: 1.via Desire to Inspire 2.Elle Interior 3-4.Rice)

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  1. Orange Crush: Orange and Gray
  2. Orange Crush: Beds
  3. Orange Crush: Walls

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33 Responses to “Orange Crush: Orange & Purple”

  1. le banc moussu
    November 10th, 2009 @ 12:23 am

    I love orange and blue, it’s allways a nice combination.
    I often get it on my paintings even if Idon’t think about it.
    Christian
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  2. Jennifer
    November 10th, 2009 @ 12:23 am

    Very retro don’t you think? I like it though.
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  3. elaine
    November 10th, 2009 @ 2:37 am

    orange and brown does it for me. best of luck with house.
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  4. mise
    November 10th, 2009 @ 2:58 am

    That second photo is beautifully done, an atmospheric world of its own. Good luck negotiating! Remember that ‘ok then, I’m not interested’ is a very powerful persuader…
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  5. nkp
    November 10th, 2009 @ 3:48 am

    I would never have thought that this pairing works…but that second space is divine. Sheer perfection.
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  6. laura trevey
    November 10th, 2009 @ 4:11 am

    I LOVE bright and bold color!!
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  7. g.
    November 10th, 2009 @ 6:18 am

    Really loving that second space. So rich.
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  8. Raina
    November 10th, 2009 @ 6:21 am

    Bestest of luck on the negotiations!
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  9. Sophie @ Century Finds
    November 10th, 2009 @ 6:56 am

    There’s that indigo color again. It looks so luxurious and it really has me thinking.
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  10. Sophie @ Century Finds
    November 10th, 2009 @ 6:57 am

    Oh, I also wanted to say good luck with the house! I have to admit to being excited about seeing what you come up with next! (Hope that’s not too much pressure :-)
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  11. jenna
    November 10th, 2009 @ 7:47 am

    Loving the first image! Good Luck with the home purchase!!

  12. Huma
    November 10th, 2009 @ 8:01 am

    ooh wow
    could orange and purple be the new yellow and grey?
    who knows. not yet for me personally, but what lovely shades especially for autumn; it’s like chilli hot chocolate or something.

    come by and see my new blog look, ally!
    h x
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  13. bananas.
    November 10th, 2009 @ 8:14 am

    the dark room with the orange ottoman is my favorite. can’t do the last one…it would make me go insane.
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  14. Jacci
    November 10th, 2009 @ 8:20 am

    Before I even read the other comments, I was about to say how much I loved that second photo. Seems like a good place to snuggle up strong coffee and some Goethe :) Strong, poetic, sensual. Fabulous.
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  15. Jacci
    November 10th, 2009 @ 8:21 am

    Except for those very odd portraits. The one on the left looks like a comic book representation of Jesus. Love the ovals there, but not that art work.
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  16. Down and Out Chic
    November 10th, 2009 @ 8:32 am

    you found some awesome examples. this is a difficult combo to work with but i like all of them! retro indeed (in the best way!)
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  17. yolanda
    November 10th, 2009 @ 8:54 am

    Nice pictures, nice blog. I will be back soon.
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  18. blair
    November 10th, 2009 @ 9:09 am

    What a lovely combination! That first room si amazing. Love the contrast of the stenciling against the wall and that lovely vanity.
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  19. Live a Colorful Life
    November 10th, 2009 @ 9:34 am

    that orange cabinet has me drooling. The lines of it, and the color, absolutely awesome!

  20. Emily
    November 10th, 2009 @ 10:27 am

    LOVE this color combination. So cozy and fall-like. Gorgeous pictures!
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  21. erin
    November 10th, 2009 @ 12:12 pm

    that top shot is so so yummy!
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  22. cristin @ simplified bee
    November 10th, 2009 @ 12:58 pm

    Loving the color combo. Purple is back!

    xo,
    cristin @ simplified bee
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  23. TERI REES WANG
    November 10th, 2009 @ 1:29 pm

    So cute, and and very Mexicana! ;P
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  24. Donna
    November 10th, 2009 @ 1:41 pm

    I love orange…I’m not sure I could do it with purple though…maybe a really rich deep purple – something very earthy! Can’t wait to here news about your house!
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  25. my favorite and my best
    November 10th, 2009 @ 1:43 pm

    i did one of these color combos too a while back…it is beautiful. love your images.
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  26. {this is glamorous|}
    November 10th, 2009 @ 3:47 pm

    completely in love with the third image — so warm and cozy. as for blog name, “from the right bank” sounds perfect

    xo
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  27. julie
    November 10th, 2009 @ 6:31 pm

    wow! these photos are gorgeous, especially the first one! love this color scheme :)

    xo – julie
    http://www.modernchichome.com

  28. Jesse
    November 10th, 2009 @ 7:33 pm

    I don’t think I have ever thought of this color combination! I love both colors!

    I gave you a blog award!
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  29. LindsB
    November 10th, 2009 @ 9:23 pm

    Such a great combo- then again, I love anything with orange :)
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  30. Vicki Archer
    November 10th, 2009 @ 11:56 pm

    The first two images are fabulous…xv
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  31. LAVENDERHILL
    November 11th, 2009 @ 9:27 am

    I have been hunting desperately for the orange wall stickers as seen in the first photo – can you let me know what Internet site sells them. I saw them on Nest Magazine but the web site never responded to the actual size of the sticker, so could be a scam site. Please let me know if you do know yourself. Merci

  32. erin@designcrisis
    November 11th, 2009 @ 10:09 am

    #2 is a stunna!
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  33. Eliana Tomas
    November 11th, 2009 @ 2:29 pm

    i love orange and purple together. exactly the colours i picked for my first studio.

    http://elianatomas.blogspot.com/2009/09/inteiror-design-studio.html

    fantastic selection of spaces in this post, as always.
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