As I’ve mentioned, orange is one of my all-time favorite colors. That’s why fall decorating is so much fun! With Halloween right around the corner and the leaves changing colors, orange is a hot color and it’s cropping up all over the place. What’s great about orange is that it’s not just a seasonal color; if you want to use it in your home, it won’t look strictly “summery” or “fall-ish,” making it a versatile decorating color. Plus, it’s one of those colors that instantly cheers you up!
Here are some truly gorgeous rooms all around the house that have inspired me to be a little more daring with my colors (though I didn’t need much inspiration to use orange anyway!). I hope you like them as much as I do!
Bedroom
Because orange is a color designed to stimulate, it’s best used in a darker shade or smaller quantities in a bedroom. Try an accent wall, muted shades, and/or accessories to wake up the bedroom without making it hard to relax in.
![Via Better Homes & Gardens](http://blog.qualitybath.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bhg_bedroom.jpg)
![Trend Peacock/Sherbet Table Lamp](http://blog.qualitybath.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/trend-tt1309-tt1308-table-lamp-peacock-sherbert-table-lamp-120489.jpg)
Bathroom
A bathroom is the perfect place for a pop of lively orange.
![WS Bath Collection Bmood Cabinet with Corian Washbasin](http://blog.qualitybath.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ws-bath-collection-bmood-cabinet-for-washbasin-in-lacquered-mdf-with-handle-in-varnished-metal-174238.jpg)
If you don’t want to go dramatically orange (or your budget doesn’t allow for it), try adding fun knobs, baskets, towels, rugs, and other accessories.
![Schaub & Company Ice Round Knob](http://blog.qualitybath.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/schaub-co-knob.jpg)
Kids’ rooms
Orange’s cheery and stimulating properties make it an excellent choice – in any shade – for children’s rooms (boys’ and girls’), playrooms, and homework areas.
![Via Better Homes & Gardens](http://blog.qualitybath.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bhg_homework_room.jpg)
Living room
While many living rooms tend to be formal, orange can warm them up without sacrificing sophistication.
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