Orange & Blue: A Colour Combo That Works Everytime
This no-fail colour combination works with every design style
I’m a sucker for blue and orange. The combination of the two emits a burst of energy. Until I started combing Houzz for examples, I did not realise how well this pairing works with every single design style. Depending on the particular hues and doses of oranges and blues, this is a very versatile pairing of opposite colours.
Cozy country
A bright yet traditional style quilt and lovely porcelain lamp look great against a backdrop of very pale blue walls.
Here’s why you should use blue in the bedroom
A bright yet traditional style quilt and lovely porcelain lamp look great against a backdrop of very pale blue walls.
Here’s why you should use blue in the bedroom
Movie regency
Chinoiserie statuettes and reading lamp, a lacquered nightstand and a headboard with upholstery-nail detailing add to the exuberance of this colour combination.
Chinoiserie statuettes and reading lamp, a lacquered nightstand and a headboard with upholstery-nail detailing add to the exuberance of this colour combination.
Meditative
Rich orange and blue even work in a soothing meditative space. Do you know where the wall hanging and other items are from? Let me know in the comments!
Rich orange and blue even work in a soothing meditative space. Do you know where the wall hanging and other items are from? Let me know in the comments!
Boyish
These crisp stripes paired with navy curtains and neutral duvets make a happy space that fosters creativity.
See how stripes can be the silver lining in your decor
These crisp stripes paired with navy curtains and neutral duvets make a happy space that fosters creativity.
See how stripes can be the silver lining in your decor
Subdued nautical
This chair and curtains border on apricot/peach, and together with chocolate and light blue they provide an almost neopolitan alternative to navy and white nautical.
This chair and curtains border on apricot/peach, and together with chocolate and light blue they provide an almost neopolitan alternative to navy and white nautical.
Transitional
The deeper hues used here (darker blue, pumpkin) paired with traditional furnishings and abstract art create a room that’s somewhere between traditional and contemporary.
The deeper hues used here (darker blue, pumpkin) paired with traditional furnishings and abstract art create a room that’s somewhere between traditional and contemporary.
Contemporary eclectic mix
Orange has been popular in modern design for decades upon decades. Here the abstract art, contemporary light fixture, modern chairs and traditional table are brought to life by the punches of orange and blue accents.
Learn all about eclectic decor
Orange has been popular in modern design for decades upon decades. Here the abstract art, contemporary light fixture, modern chairs and traditional table are brought to life by the punches of orange and blue accents.
Learn all about eclectic decor
Modern
When a mostly-neutral palette needs just a little sumpthin-sumpthin, add a dash of orange and a calming blue.
When a mostly-neutral palette needs just a little sumpthin-sumpthin, add a dash of orange and a calming blue.
Kitschy
The retro accent pieces here seem to take their cues from the Nelson Ball Clock, with bright turquoise and orange accents packing a punch.
The retro accent pieces here seem to take their cues from the Nelson Ball Clock, with bright turquoise and orange accents packing a punch.
Modern farmhouse
This light and airy room utilises a palette that skews more toward pastel hues.
This light and airy room utilises a palette that skews more toward pastel hues.
California cool
The ocean-blue counters and tiles punctuated by the orange cookware add loads of colour and personality to this contemporary kitchen.
Take a look at these surprising ways to use blue at home
The ocean-blue counters and tiles punctuated by the orange cookware add loads of colour and personality to this contemporary kitchen.
Take a look at these surprising ways to use blue at home
Crisp gallery
Periwinkle and an orange add life to this long white space.
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Have you used orange and blue together? Share images and your thoughts in the Comments below.
Periwinkle and an orange add life to this long white space.
Read more:
Pink & Yellow: Is This the Best Colour Combination You’ve Seen?
Tell us:
Have you used orange and blue together? Share images and your thoughts in the Comments below.
An Artichoke Light, mid-century modern style furniture and a retro painting celebrate the combination.