Take Rooms on a Coastal Trip With Orange and Blue
Coral and ocean, sunset and sky ... you can evoke a beachy or nautical feel at home with nary a whiff of navy
Orange and blue go together like a blazing sunset over an ocean horizon. If you're looking for a beachy look but crisp coastal navy and white or nautical red, white and blue are not for you, consider sprinkling some paprika around the room. Opposite colors orange and blue can freshen things up in all sorts of ways, from rooms in a more traditional New England coastal style to cool, modern spaces inspired by a Miami high-rise. If you're not already a fan of orange (it seems to be a "love it or hate it" hue), here are some do's and don'ts for pairing it with shades of blue that may change your mind.
DO channel some superfunky Florida condo style. Think of a cool, crazy old lady proudly bedecked in a colorful caftan, lots of chunky beads and vibrant eye shadow, like Mrs. Roper on Three's Company. Edit the look down and mix in a lot of light neutrals to diffuse the crazy. The result will make your room look like a pop art canvas.
DON'T be too heavy handed with the orange part. It's a strong color, and a little goes a very long way. This designer incorporated a few well-placed throw pillows that are all the same Hermès shade, paired with varied shades of blue.
DO go more themey in a nursery. Ship wheels, nautical charts, sailboats and yachting flags are welcome. Chocolate brown, powder blue and a light medium orange are a soothing combination in this room.
DON'T be scared to go all out in a powder room. These tiny rooms are always good spots for making big style statements. Flaming red-orange mixes with a colorful map of islands, a porthole mirror and a marine light here.
DO add a seaside accessory here and there. A metallic coral object reminds us of the sea without going over the top.
DO strip down the nautical experience to its raw elements. This bathroom seems inspired by a wooden boat surrounded by endless sky. The results are calm and contemporary.
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More:
So Your Style Is: Coastal
Mango: Orange for the Rest of Us
Book to Know: Rooms to Inspire by the Sea