A little pop of color is just the thing to brighten up these snowy days of February, so let’s talk about Pantone’s Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid.
Is it pink? Is it purple? Does it bring back distant memories of 1980’s mauve? Whatever you want to call it, Radiant Orchid is a pretty way to bring a pop of color into your home. However, it’s not an easy color to get right. Follow a few simple design tips to keep this powerful color working for you, not against you.
1. Balance is Key:
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| The dark walls and furnishings make this pop of pinky purple read classy not cutesy. Via California Home & Design |
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| Even with the colorful couch, the orchid tones remain accents and not the center of attention in this room. Via Freshome |
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| A girl’s bedroom is a great place to use Radiant Orchid. Against the white and light gray background, the pops of orchid are bright and cheerful. Love that ceiling! Via Decor8 |
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| A sleek, industrial kitchen table is livened up with orchid upholstered chairs. Whittington Design Studio |
2. A Little Goes A Long Way
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| Orchid-tinged pillows are paired with neutrals and lavender for a cheery, spring update to our store front. |
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| Whittington Design Studio |
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| Just a pillow and coordinating art is enough to give this room a pink punch. Via Decor8 |
3. But if You Love It, Own it!
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| Big, bold geometric orchid wall paper makes a powerfully fabulous entry hall statement. Via Apartment Therapy |
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| Pink couches, pink window treatments, pink art — a trio of cheerful color. Lonny |
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| Paint is an easy, inexpensive way to try out a new design trend. Apartment Therapy |
Need more ideas for how to make the orchid happen at home? Try these…
Say it with Flowers:
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| Even easier than paint — the florist’s solution requires no long-term commitment. |
Pink Up Your Pillows:
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| Beacon Hill |
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| Duralee |
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| Kravet |
Try it Underfoot:
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| Surya Frontier |
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| Surya Harlequin |
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| Color Reform Spectrum Rug ABC Home |
Or on the Table Top:
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| Anna Weatherley Collection Devine Corp |
So go ahead and add a little flower power to your home, orchid-style.
You’ll look pretty in pink!
Do it!
