A Fresh Start: Pantone Color Of The Year 2012

December 30, 2011

And for 2012, they say it is bright orange or “Tangerine Tango,” as the Pantone Color Institute has dubbed its “Color of the Year.”

Tangerine Tango is a “spirited reddish orange” that will give us “the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward,” according to Pantone.

Here are a few tips to consider when adding it to your home decor.

If you like bright orange, a little goes a long way. Try it on an accent wall, bedding, window treatments, or accessories.

Urban Outfitters

Martha Stewart

When matching orange with wood tones – adding a touch of white to the room will make it pop. Pick the orange you like best — then dial it down a shade or two before painting.

Houzz

Go bold on furniture. Orange looks perfect with white. It will give your room energy.

BH&G

Mix a few shades of orange together as well as using patterns along with some solid fabrics.The mix will create one very happy space.

Tobi Fairley

Diane is the author of Instant Decorating, a book that was based on creative tips and tricks that she learned when she worked as retail display designer. She uses those skills and her expertise to help homeowners decorate their homes in their own style without breaking the bank.

When she is not busy creating DIY decorating and crafts projects for her blog, In My Own Style, you can find Diane out thrifting for treasure or on her Pilates Reformer. On the weekends, Diane will be on the bike trail with her husband or wishing she was sitting on a sunny beach reading a good book. She has appeared on Lifetime Television many times demonstrating projects from her book and her work has been featured in national decorating publications. The best two DIY projects Diane has ever made are her two grown daughters who she lovingly refers to as # 1 & # 2.