We often overlook using orange as we find it bright and too bold to use in our homes but if used wisely orange can look very active and interesting with many other different colors.

“Good design means choosing the right colors to go with your existing furnishing, and not buying everything new and throwing out all your applies possession.”

Anna Sotnik

It is a sacred color in many Eastern religions. Hindu and Buddhist monks wear orange robes, in Hinduism, orange represents fire and purity, in ancient China – in Feng Shui, orange is seen as a “yang” color which helps draw people together and encourages conversation.

Orange is sometimes used, as a color warning of possible danger or calling for caution. A skull against an orange background means a toxic substance or poison. 

Orange color can cause sleep disturbances. It’s a great color for vases, pillows, art, small accessories for the kitchen and living room, but not so good for bedrooms where we want to relax and calm down.

Orange is, in other words, best in small doses.