Fireworks of colors: stylish dining room in orange tones
There are a few colors that are considered too risky to use in interiors. One of them is orange, which almost all homeowners are afraid of, as it overshadows everything in the room. In fact, all fears are completely groundless, it just depends on the way such a powerful color is used. The dining room is arguably the best place to experiment with..
Dining room interior by Pulliam Morris Interiors
Dining room interior by Spacecrafting
Dining room interior by Adeeni Design Group
Like all colors, orange has a huge variety of shades, tones and midtones. Therefore, it makes no sense to limit yourself to the most popular and obvious tones. Bright and colorful dining rooms combine formality and playfulness.
1. Luxurious and unique background
Dining area accent wall by Wonderland Homes
Orange can be different
Different number of ranks in the interior
When it comes to introducing a new color to the dining room, the most obvious way is by far the walls. But in the case of orange, it is imperative to decide on the amount of color and its correct shade. Muted tones with a matte finish can be used in large quantities, but bright colors with yellow or gold undertones require caution. Too much orange can create a catchy and gaudy interior that hits the eyes..
Orange elements in the interior of the dining room
White trim in orange interior by Ejay Interiors
While wall painting is the most popular choice, an alternative is worth considering. Beautiful orange wallpaper with a delicate pattern will be no less a good option, since they will bring not only color, but also a pattern to the interior. Grasscloth wall covering can add texture as well. Orange accent wall will be an amazing backdrop for a small dining room in an open-plan home.
2. Unique ceiling
Orange ceiling by Brown Davis Interiors
Textured orange ceiling in dining room by Burns and Beyerl Architects
At home like a restaurant
When it comes to interior design, the ceiling is often overlooked. Usually all over the world they are limited to painting it in white or another color to match the walls. But the ceiling has enormous potential waiting to be given a chance. Just by changing its shade, you can radically transform the room. Only a few colors are capable of producing the same effect as orange. Along with orange, you can use white or black for finishing to expand the color gamut.
3. Bright decor
Bright decor by Mindi Freng Designs
Orange chairs
Dining room interior by AND Interior Design Studio
Most modern homes prefer cold neutral tones in the form of white, gray and beige. Orange is most commonly used in decor such as chairs, especially in recent years. This color offers contrast, forms a beautiful compositional center and enlivens monotonous interiors. Those who have not yet decided on drastic changes should start with orange dining chairs, a cabinet or a sideboard. Colors such as bright and pastel orange are always in fashion, they will look appropriate in any theme.
4. Low-key fun
Orange and gold in the interior by Diego Alejandro Interior Design
Yellow and orange in the dining room by Michele Plachter Design
Dining room interior by Home Design Networking
Even if the choice fell on the most unexpected option, for example, a red-orange color with a fluorescent sheen, you can safely introduce it into the dining room interior. It will blend in perfectly with a neutral background. You can just add it in the form of paintings, small candlesticks on the table, or an original chandelier. It is only necessary to repeat the color in several places to create a harmonious atmosphere..
5. Harmony
Open plan dining room orange
Eclectic Dining Room by Kenneth Davis Lux International
Modern dining room in green and orange by Lovejoy Designs
With the growing popularity of open plan layouts, it is imperative that the dining room blends in with the rest of the living area and at the same time stands out for a pleasing visual impact. Orange is ideal for solving such a problem, you don’t even have to radically change the existing interior. You can simply cover the floor with an orange carpet and use a few accessories, such as vases. Or you can just arrange a real carnival of colors, combining all kinds of colors and textures in the interior.
