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Orange is the new black

Using the color orange as part of your home design and decoration is almost like incorporating one of Guam’s beautiful sunsets: it’s intense, energetic and even dreamy at times.

Orange is attention-grabbing, which is why it is the primary color for traffic cones, safety vests and some caution signs. These may not be ideal things to think about when designing, but there are more positive and heartwarming scenes where orange is represented.

“Orange reminds me of Guam’s vibrant and eye-catching sunsets,” said Austin Grant, owner of decorative business Grey by Grant. “This color also reminds me of flames — particularly, when I’m sitting by a campfire and watching the flames shift.”

This color can be gathered from an array of natural elements, like on wood or foliage on some of Guam’s trees. Grant suggested magnolia leaves and branches as beautiful pieces to add as decorative pieces in a room.

“For a pop of color, arrange magnolia branches in a modern vase and place it on an end table or coffee table. You can also place fresh oranges in a chic white bowl and place them on your kitchen counter,” he said.

Orange can also be the main color of a space, instead of an accent. While it can seem intimidating to use, it truly transforms a space when used in the right places, especially ones you want noticed.

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The color orange can make a room more energetic, creative and inspiring.

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Bedrooms and bathrooms are better with orange accents, while living rooms, kitchens and office spaces are more suited for bigger usage of the color.

“These areas of your home are where you want to feel inspired and energetic,” Grant said.

For color matching, Grant suggested using a complementary, monochromatic or analogous approach, depending on personal interest. When looking at a color wheel, colors that are opposite of each other are complementary. Blue is the opposite of orange. A perfect example of this combination is a view of a sunset by the sea. This combination is also used in retro designs.

Monochromatic and analogous colors are less about contrast and more about blending and gradients. Orange’s analogous partners are yellow and red, and a combination of these colors can easily display the color of trees during the fall. Monochromatic blending — using different shades of orange — can add dimension wherever it is applied.

“Remember, orange should be used as a splash of color to boost inspiration, cause joy and spark confidence,” Grant said. “This can be an accent wall, stylish chair, patterned rug or a throw blanket.” p

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