Tag Archives: orange

Holi Colors in the House

Today’s the day people throw streams of bright color water around, for the Indian festival of Holi. Now I would never recommend tossing water and powder around the house. Unless you want splatters all over your walls and furniture. And if you do, that’s okay but you must admit it’s an unusual look. There are far better — and less messy — ways to get the colors of Holi in your home …

Like this jacquard textile at La Compagnie Francaise:

Like this ottoman which is a makeover – check out the before and after at Design Manifest:

Ottoman Makeover at Design Manifest

Like this banded color glass vase at Artful Home:

Glass Vase via artful home

Like these bamboo plates at Viva Terra:

Trays-at-Viva-Terra

Like this one-of-a-kind pillow from John Robshaw Souk:

Pillow-via-John-Robshaw-Souk

Like this flourescent rug from Cadrys in Australia:

Rug via Cadrys

So what would you do? A little splash of color? Or get full-on drenched in these colors?

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A Color Story for a Cold February Night

Here in Chicago you won’t find many warm oranges or peaches or pinks or magentas this time of year. Certainly not fuschia! Maybe that’s why I noticed a trend to some photos pinned tonight. Something similar about them …

Orange Princess Tulip via Van Engelen. It’s so full it’s nearly a peony:

Orange Princess Tulip

Kovalam Print by Ravi Varghese available for your wall at Art.com. Indeed while I type here in Chicago in probably -7.7F wind chill, it’s 77F in Kovalam on the western shores of South India, warm as the colors in this print:

Kovalam Print by Ravi Varghese

I may need to get this print for the Chennai apartment, it’s perfect for my plans for one of the rooms.

Taj linens from Anichini:

Taj Linen from Anichini

Pillows from Anichini:

Anichini Pillows

If I’m pinning this color, must be looking forward to spring. I wonder what the groundhog’s gonna do tomorrow?

Citrus Colors

Today, a guest post as you can tell I’ve been busy outdoors, gardening! And this is a perfect post for the summer days ahead …

Hi! I’m Joanna, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, an online source for beautiful light fixtures and lighting inspirations. Fortunately, I spend my days gathering the loveliest interior design images and ideas from around the web. I get to share them in guest posts on blogs such as India pied-a-terre.

Citrus fruits in brilliant shades of green, orange and yellow are as satisfying to look at as they are to eat. Limes, lemons, grapefruit and oranges look lovely sitting out on the dining table or kitchen counter, but would you cover your walls in these hues? The owners of the following rooms were brave enough to introduce the colors to the walls, rugs, light fixtures, furniture and even the ceiling! Which room is your favorite?

Citrus Colors

A graphic citrusy yellow panel complements the bright hues of pink and green at the table.

Citrus Colors

A fruity orange accent wall and toss pillows contrasts nicely with a lime sofa in this modern apartment.

Citrus Colors

A traditional bedroom gets a burst of color from vibrant yellow walls and kiwi hued pillows. The black, heavy furniture adds a dynamic twist.

Citrus Colors

Limey green at the chair and windows plays off grapefruit pillows on the sofa and accents of blood orange.

Citrus Colors

Tied in with a pomegranate hue is a touch of tangerine and a bit of lemon zest. The paper hanging lanterns provide an extra burst of color carrying your eye through to the outdoors.

Citrus Colors

A lime green chandelier hangs above a bed fitted with a lime pillow and duvet lining. I also love the shades of citrus in the graphic rug.

Citrus Colors

Orange takes center stage on a velvet sofa and is carried through onto the rug and out the doorway to the outdoor living area.

Citrus Colors

I love tangerines and especially in this space. The differing shades complement one another beautifully without overdoing it. I think my favorite thing is the shiny little tangerine pendant light.

What do you think of these vibrant, citrus hued interiors? Find more inspiration and a wide selection of ceiling lights, hanging lanterns, and lighting fixtures at our website!

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Break Time

Pin Up Girl Friday asked for a break from her regularly-scheduled feature. And I granted it to her, as she’s my alter ego, so I’m aware that much is being juggled. She likes design, but for now she must be all business.

I’ll return to the fun stuff here in awhile, when some competitive and market analyses are complete, and marketing plans are signed, sealed, delivered. Because ultimately that is needed to help us get back to India and the pied-à-terre more often.

Meanwhile, here are Madeline Weinrib textiles in India colors — covering the chair and the pillows in the background: