How to Decorate a Lounge in Burnt Orange

A leather sofa works well against burnt orange.

Whether you call it a lounge, a den or a family room, this space is intended for relaxation. Create a lounge that is warm and welcoming and invites friends and family to kick back and relax using a burnt orange color scheme. This warm color creates an ideal backdrop for a space that is geared toward gathering and unwinding. To avoid a kitschy retro room, combine this color with warm yet neutral brown tones and modern pieces.

Things You'll Need

• Paint
• Color-coordinated seating
• Wood coffee table
• Bookshelves
• Curtains
• Plantation shutters (optional)
• Color-coordinated throw pillows

Instructions

1. Paint the walls. Use burnt orange on all of the walls of the space, or use it on one or two focal walls and paint the remaining walls a warm neutral tone, such as wheat or cream.

2. Place comfortable, casual sofas and chairs in the room. An overstuffed brown leather sofa or a plush sofa covered with eggshell or cream microfiber are ideal options. Overstuffed armchairs in matching fabrics or casual chaise lounges also provide comfortable seating for a casual lounge space.

3. Set a coffee table in front of the sofa. Use a coffee table that people can kick their feet up on and relax. Opt for a dark wood table with straight lines or an oversize cushioned ottoman topped with a tray where drinks and other items can be placed.

4. Hang a television directly on the wall so that it is easy to view, or place it on top of a low-lying, dark wood entertainment stand.

5. Set up tall bookshelves on one of the walls and fill them with books, DVDs and decorative accessories. Place a comfortable chair near the bookshelf to create a reading nook.

6. Arrange throw pillows that are covered with orange fabric or feature burnt-orange designs on the backs of the sofa and chairs.

7. Cover windows with casual linen curtains in a wheat, light brown or cream color. Hang brown plantation shutters directly over the windows.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid using lime green and yellow in the space, as they will instantly create a retro look when combined with burnt orange.

References

• Style at Home; Home Decor: All About Orange; Colleen Tully