I’ve got a little crush on the color orange. Since childhood, Orange Crush has always been a favorite beverage. Orange makes me think of summer treats
, sunsets on the Vineyard
and rustic European architectureI recently received a Crate and Barrel email featuring orange as a “secret garden oasis” color (and who does seasonal pops of color better than Crate and Barrel?!)
Loving the look of Pantone’s 2012 Color of the year:
and Benjamin Moore’s Fiery Sunset
For a trip down memory lane, remember those original Howard Johnsons? Orange rooftops and aqua signs dotting the landscape. Unmistakeable and unforgettable. The perfect color palette for a restaurant! While orange is thought to increase the appetite, blue is a calming color. So sit and relax and have something to eat. Sounds like great marketing to me!
Decorating with orange is daring and certainly makes a statement. Paired with shades of blue, its complement on the color wheel, the results can be bold and dramatic
Used sparingly, orange still makes a statement in any space
Or you can go for it with full-on bold!! Any way you slice it, orange is the “it” color for this spring and summer.
Enjoy!! Susan
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