Guest Picks: Orange Fabrics for Year-Round Fanfare
Nothing punches up a room faster than pillows, drapes or upholstered furnishings in energizing orange — even after autumn
Right around October and November, the color orange comes into the spotlight. This warm, natural hue gets a lot of autumnal fanfare, but it seems to fade in popularity once winter hits. But orange happens to be my favorite color, and I think it is the perfect color to add to your home year-round, in either small doses or large statements. It's happy, vibrant and eye catching. One of my favorite ways to incorporate orange into the home is through fabric. Check out some of my favorites! — Daniela from Aesthetic Oiseau
Richloom Solarium Santaeo Tangerine Fabric
Orange really wakes up an ikat, don't you think? Beautifully rich and bold, this fabric is great in a small doses.
Dena Designs Sunshine Linen Blend Ornament Orange Fabric
I am just waiting for the right spot to use this fabric. I'm in love with the boho chic pattern, and the tangerine hue is lovely.
Singapore Sienna Fabric
Orange can be sophisticated and elegant. A pair of club chairs upholstered in this Jacobean floral paired with dusty blues and mustard yellows would make for a gorgeous space.
Diamond Orange Fabric
This small-scale pattern is delicate and pretty. For gutsy folks, this would look smashing as the fabric for a sofa.
Premier Prints Sprinkles Gumdrop Orange/Natural Fabric
Fun and punchy, this orange fabric would be great for a kid-friendly space. The pattern reminds me of falling books or a game of sticks.
Premier Prints Twill Towers Sherbet Orange Fabric
For the prep lovers, what is a better combination than the color orange and the beloved Greek key? This fabric would have a million uses in a preppy home.
Pindler & Pindler Ikat Dot Citrus Fabric
Another small-scale pattern, this fabric almost appears to have a texture to it. I love using small-scale patterns in vibrant hues for upholstery.
Bryant Indoor/Outdoor Landry Stripe Pumpkin Spice Fabric
This classic stripe gets an update with spice tones. This would be gorgeous for curtains or accent pillows.
Duralee Jungle Boogie Bubblegum
Here's a great fabric for the kiddos. I love the jungle animals mixed in with cheery tones of orange, pink and green.
Covington Sadie Floral Aqua/Orange Fabric
Orange is not the primary color here, but it would be the color that I would pull out in the surrounding furnishings to really make this gorgeous pattern pop.
Floral Fabric, Large Tangerine
This large-scale floral almost has a suzani feel to it. Again, I love the combination of orange, pink and green, and this time it's in an upscale, eye-catching pattern.
Dena Designs Sunshine Linen Blend Medallion Orange Fabric
Here's another bohemian chic option. The rich orange background of this fabric looks so beautiful against shades of light and dark pink.
GiRobert Kaufman Orange Carolina Gingham Fabric
A gingham print is so timeless, yet in an orange colorway it takes on a modern and slightly more preppy feel. I love it!
Robert Kaufman Orange Seersucker Stripe Fabric
How about a traditional seersucker in a sherbert hue? You can't go wrong with the combination.
Burlington Tangerine Fabric
Orange doesn't have to be bright, and I love this modern floral that uses the color in a washed-out tone to create something easy on the eyes.
Portfolio Capparis Spice Fabric
This modern floral also uses a faded orange paired with shades of gray for a lovely subtle look.
Waverly Cashmere Ruby Fabric
This rich autumnal paisley would be right at home in an upscale library or a man's office. I love the mix of colors and the elegant pattern.
Conical-Caliente Fabric
This fabric caught my eye for its worn look, its combination of soft colors and its interesting leaf-like pattern. What's not to love?
Tropical Fabric
Orange is often used in whimsical fabrics like this adorable monkey pattern that can be either fun and casual, or fancy and upscale.
Le Faisan Chinoiserie Spice Fabric
I would pull out the orange in this fabric with upholstery or pillows. Imagine a sofa done in a small-scale rust-colored fabric with this avian pattern for accent pillows — gorgeous!
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