How to decorate with orange

Don't be put off by orange, it adds warmth and energy - just keep it sophisticated.

Create the right balance of colour
Keep it chic by using a paler tone on one wall and choosing a neutral for the others. A pale carpet will also help tone it down.

Use prints
Add bright orange to the wall in small doses with framed prints.

Choose patterned carpet
In a room of strong, contrasting colour, a patterned carpet with a light background breaks up the colour blocks.

Pick sophisticated furniture
Sleek dark wood furniture works best in this scheme, and go for bright orange and chocolate-brown accessories.

Where to buy

Wall painted in Orangery, £23.99 for 2.5ltr, Fired Earth

Brown wall painted in Snug Fleece, £16.99 for 2.5ltr, Homebase

Console table, £195, Dwell

Mandarin Plaid carpet, £58.25 per sq m, Brintons

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