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'ray for the orange and the blue

there's no doubt i'm a little biased since my school colors are orange and blue, but i thought we could all use some bright colors after friday's post on predominantly white rooms. this color combination is certainly an unlikely one but i find that it can look good when done right.
i haven't been able to get this color combo out of my head since i first saw it in this photo of the olsen twins — so fresh and unexpected!
as it turns out, this unlikely combination can be equally refreshing in interiors, as the design firm du moment proves in this funky orange and khaki space with turquoise accents.
it also works in the opposite colorway: a primarily light blue room with bold orange accents in the form of a throw pillow and a lively quilt.
orange and blue even works for a unique wedding palette!
i love this blue bed! the orange pillow is just the icing on the cake. gambrel keeps the rest of the room simple with neutral walls, fabrics, and flooring.

now it's your turn. what do you think of orange and blue?

31 comments:

Lindsay said...

Orange and blue are my school colors as well, so of course I have to love the combo! My bedroom is decorated in orange and turquoise. I'll have to share some pictures before we move. xx

carissa said...

i love these colors!!! they remind me of summer! i think they are super for a wedding!

Andrea said...

Love that first bedroom. Such cheery colors! So funny, my post today is about coral and turquoise.

Pratishtha Durga said...

Oh, love the Olsen twins. they play with colors so well. This is such an awesome combination. but like you said, only when done well.

Sweet Southern Prep said...

Great photos! I'm obsessed with bright colors, and I especially love turquoise. I wanted my bridesmaids to wear turquoise so bad, at my wedding, but my mom disapproved. She said that it would clash with the red carpet...probably true. Now if it were an orange carpet??? Haha.

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

What a wonderful, unique & refreshing combo! These photos execute it perfectly! Hope u had a wonderful weekend :)

Day Old News said...

I don't wear orange well, but I love the look of these together. Very cheerful!

Rohini said...

I absolutely *adore* this combo. Looks way fab. :)
Xx

Bailey said...

LOVE orange and blue, it can be preppy or even old school 70s depending on the tones...summer lovin!

Unknown said...

You know, I don't mind it. When it's used wisely it can have such a great, fun impact.

Jen said...

How can you not love orange and blue?? Those two colors are soo fabulous together. I try to pair them every chance I get! But girl, the first picture of MK and A is my fave, of course ;-) They just never seem to get it wrong.

Mary Ann said...

isnt that great combo? I have thought of this for a furniture with seat cover...i never started it but that's another project i will add to my list...have a great week, mckenzie! verbena cottage

Anonymous said...

I'm really liking the orange with a very light blue!! Makes me think of oranges and the ocean, two of my very favorite things! Perfect for summer, if the weather ever warms up around here that is, brrrr.

a lovely being said...

aaah I love the orange+ zebra room! I'm saving this image in my archives. I want that bed !!

XX fallon

Deepali Kalia Interior Design Blog Filling Spaces said...

Love them my latest project is Orange and blue little sharper!
will post the pics soon

Connie @ SogniESorrisi said...

Love it! I've been on quite the orange kick lately.

M.A. the 2nd ~ Frances Russell said...

I love orange and blue especially turqoise/aqua blue. It always looks so stunning and fresh and a little different! Beautiful post and hope you are well!

Anonymous said...

That first bedroom is so much fun! xo

Mary Ann said...

thanks for recommending me the blog :), i will add her to my list...verbena cottage

Jennifer Young said...

depends on what shade of orange and what shade of blue! the picture of that room with the light blue walls and orange/blue comforter is AMAZING. those colors gnaw at my heart (in a beautiful way!)
j.

Four Flights said...

oh my I love it! We are right in the middle of redoing the kid's bathroom and it's the exact color palette I'm going for. I found the inspiration here http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/superneutral-decorating-ideas#slide_7

Kirby Margaret said...

the olsen twins are some great trend starters, aren't they. I love the pop of orange. I like those headboards... maybe I'll have a DIY project ahead of me.

xo

Daniella said...

What a great roundup! I don't normally like orange, but with just a dash of it like these photos it looks great!

Anonymous said...

Orange and blue are my husband's school colors, and ever since we registered for gifts for our wedding, he's tried to convince me to decorate our house in orange and blue. I'm not quite there yet, but the combo is definitely growing on me! But knowing my husband, he'll want to put a giant UF or Gator somewhere if I actually do it. Oh, boys....

paula said...

I LOVE! also happens to the color of our favorite college football team, ha!

Trish {Pink Preppy Lilly Lover} said...

Hey cutie pie! You know how much I love pink and green, but these oranges and blues are irresistible!!!! Hope you had a great week last week, I was thinking about you with all the design and architecture in New Orleans!! xoxo

Sarah Klassen said...

I love the orange + blue examples here...perfectly cheerful! I find even just a piece or two of orange is just enough to make a statement...I adore the padded headboard -- so chic!

:)

Anonymous said...

its kelly! ray for the orange and the blueeee!!!!

seesaw designs said...

agreed. love the colors.

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