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Step 1
Go Retro. Orange is used a lot in modern design & was also popular in the 50s & 60s. You may be able to find a sleek orange chair for a reading nook in your bedroom for just a few dollars at a thrift shop. Orange & white will make your room feel crisp & you won't even have to paint. Just make sure that you use orange as an accent against white walls so it really pops.
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Step 2
Think rustic. A deep terra cotta color is often used in spanish design. This is a great way to freshen up that old oak furniture that you bought in the 90s. This color looks great with any kind of iron work. If you have a heavy texture on your walls that feels outdated this can change them to simulating stucco.
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Step 3
Get in touch with nature. Orange doesn't have to scream in your face. To warm up a room pick woods with an orange tone to them. Many mid century pieces had a medium orange stain on them. Most people tend to favor a darker chocolate brown stain so you can often find these furniture pieces inexpensively at thrift stores & in the classified ads. This way you will have finely crafted hardwood furniture for the price other people are paying for compressed laminate.
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Step 4
Bring in the artwork. Use copper pieces with a natural patina or oil paintings of landscapes. These often have rich orange colors used as dirt. Take macro pictures of autumn leaves for free artwork to brighten up that dull room.
