While red and green are popular in December, I’m thinking of new winter color trends. Burnt orange is my new favorite. Trust me; this shade of orange is not a full juvenile pumpkin situation, rather a cozy and warm winter hue. Burnt orange has a deep and more saturated feel with undertones of red, paprika and cinnamon and evoke the intensity of a roaring fire and candlelit nights.
Using burnt orange on your walls is not for the faint of heart and is a total commitment. Naturally, there are many ways to infuse this color into your home without making it look like the interior of a Belgian Castle...although who wouldn’t want one of those? Speaking of Belgium, I did find these beautiful images on the Belgian Pearls blog so I felt it my duty to share.
One design note that seems to run constant through these images is that furniture tends to be neutral and monochromatic. The only real pattern tends to come from rugs or simple plaids. It’s a great lesson...bold colors speak for themselves so no need to bombard the eyes with much more.
Burnt orange also seems to be a great winter backdrop for antiques, traditional table lamps, paintings and rich wood tones. Hence, don’t be afraid to pair deep walnuts and even pine with this color scheme. If things do however seem to become too dark try additional lights such as decorative wall sconces to brighten up the space.
Shopping List: 1. Babette Holland Burnt Orange Wall Mirror 2. Haeger Potteries Paprika Cottage Ceramic Table Lamp 3. Red Chevron Drum Lamp Shade 4. Classic Home Soumak Stripe Canyon Creek Area Rug 5. "I Can't Believe It's Not Cashmere" Persimmon Throw
Image credits: Belgian Pearls.