Orange furniture! Advice and Chromotherapy

The use of orange in colour therapy applied to interior design

The home orange furniture is possible in various environments. Orange is an energetic colour, the colour of enthusiasm and inner harmony. It is no coincidence that in colour therapy it is used to promote creativity and conviviality. In fact, the symbolism associated with this colour evokes physical and mental well-being characterised by freshness and energy. Here are the tips for decorating your home in orange and all the possible furnishing combinations.

Chromotherapy and orange furniture

Although it is possible to furnish the home in orange in any room, according to the philosophy of Feng Shui this is the perfect colour for the living area, as it energises and encourages conversation and being together. The natural materials that correspond to this colour are ceramics and terracotta, which are perfect for use in the kitchen in the form not only of floor and wall coverings, but also with furnishing accessories such as plates, vases and sculptures. Furthermore, decorating the home in orange is possible by choosing potholders, tea towels and accessories in this colour. The result is a fresh, energetic and active environment, ideal for preparing delicious dishes and enjoying them with your guests.

The different shades of orange and ideal combinations

On the RAL scale, which is mainly used in paints and coatings, orange has eight gradations, from blood orange to the most yellow to salmon orange. Therefore, in order to match this colour and not make mistakes, it is always necessary to take the basic shade of orange into account. The most popular combinations are those between orange and brown, green, white and light blue. In addition, orange when combined with bronze, silver, black or grey makes for an elegant and prestigious ambience. While, for a contrasting and striking combination, it is perfect for matching purple, fuchsia, light blue and turquoise walls, fabrics and furniture.

Orange is one of the warm colours that allows you to be daring in furniture. In fact, there are many ways to combine orange chromatically and materially. In general, all shades of orange lend themselves very well to bringing visual balance to rooms with a cold base such as green or light blue tones. Beware, however, of juxtaposing orange with darker materials, which could create a gloomy ambience in small rooms.

Combining orange: tips for not going wrong

Needless to say, orange can be used in any room, but in any case it is necessary to consider the different combinations with furniture, upholstery and fabrics. Moreover, before anything else it is good to consider the size of the room you wish to furnish. Because, as mentioned above, a combination of orange with dark colours and materials could excessively reduce the perceptive dimensions of the room.

Among the most popular trend combinations is that between orange walls and peach or salmon curtains. On the other hand, for a contrasting combination a possible choice is a blue or petrol green metal shelf. In this case, the contrasting combination can also be made with large green houseplants, which is perfect especially if the room is large and is furnished with a dark wood table, a leather armchair and golden furnishing accessories.

Furnishing your home in orange: all rooms

If you want to realise a furnishing project, or simply renew the look of your flat with orange, in addition to painting the walls in this colour, you can dare by choosing furniture, appliances and furnishing accessories in orange. Here are the ideal combinations for every room.

Furnishing the home in orange: the kitchen

As anticipated, the living area, and in particular the kitchen, is the room that best lends itself to this colour with its strong creative charge. In fact, here orange can be used in any case. From the walls to the furniture, it is perfect to be combined with the various nuances of wood, especially the darker ones, to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. On the other hand, when used on individual elements, such as stools, shelves, crockery and linen, it highlights them to create a contemporary, designer ambience.

Orange furniture for the home: the living room

Those who wish to use orange in the living room should do so without exaggerating. In fact, this is a warm and cosy room in itself. Therefore, only a few orange details can be included, taking care that they do not interfere with the relaxation so much sought after in this room.

Orange in the bedroom area

Although orange is not the perfect colour for the bedroom area, if present in the right quantities and if well combined, it can create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere. In this case, for example, it is possible to include furnishing accessories in the bedroom, such as a hanging lamp with an orange lampshade, a lamp with a base in this colour to be placed on the bedside table or comfortable armchairs in the children’s bedroom.

Changing the look of the bathroom with orange

When furnishing the bathroom, we increasingly hear about neutral colours, soft and essential shades. However, orange also fits very well in this environment. From floor and wall coverings to sanitary ware and washbasins in orange, from lighting to fabrics, there are many combinations to play with.