Hey guys so today, we are going to talk about burnt orange and green living room ideas. I know it’s a weird combo but trust me we can make it work, because when I learned about these colors, it changed my whole perspective. And as we know that most of our day goes in our living rooms, so why not make it cool instead of boring.
And having a living room where you feel relaxed and comfortable and still not sacrificing on the trends is what a burnt orange and green living room does for you. About 73% of people say their living room is where they spend most of their waking hours at home. Yet so many of us play it safe with beige and white, I guess, it’s time to make some changes.
And in this blog, we are going to learn how you can make this color combination work together and still not make it feel overdone. So, let’s shake things up with some burnt orange and green magic that’ll make your space feel both cozy and alive.
15 Burnt Orange and Green Living Room ideas
These two colors might sound like they’d clash, but they actually work together like peanut butter and jelly. Burnt orange brings warmth while green adds freshness. When I first tried this combo in my apartment, my mom wrinkled her nose, but now she’s copying it!
A color psychology study found that orange stimulates conversation while green promotes relaxation. No wonder this combo works so well in living spaces!
Combine Burnt Orange, Cream and Green for Living Room
My friend Jake tried this in his downtown loft. He painted two walls cream, added a burnt orange sofa, and finished with emerald green accent chairs. The cream keeps things from feeling like Halloween year-round.
Try matching different shades like terracotta with sage for a more subtle approach. I saw this in a magazine and tried it with throw pillows first. Totally risk-free way to test if you’ll love it! You can also try throwing on blankets or just some random items to add and make the room balanced.
Green Armchair with Burnt Orange Pillow
This was my gateway drug to the orange-green combo. I found this vintage green velvet chair at a yard sale for $30 (score!), threw a burnt orange pillow on it, and boom – instant style statement. To make it trendy also.
The trick is balance. A deep forest green chair with just a pop of vibrant burnt orange keeps things from getting too wild. My cat destroyed that pillow eventually, but by then I was committed to this color scheme anyway.
Opt for Burnt Orange Accent Against Sage Green Wall
My sister painted her living room walls the prettiest sage green. It looked nice but kind of boring until she added burnt orange painting and a cabinet. And that became a game changer and became the focal point against that sage green backdrop.
Sage green is actually one of the most soothing colors according to design experts. Paired with warm orange accents, you get calm vibes but with enough energy to keep things interesting.
Use Cream Walls as a Neutral Backdrop
When I first tried this color combo, I went a bit too bold with the theme. And White walls let your orange and green furniture shine without overwhelming the space. And still let it be comfortable to relax and chill.
My living room has bright white walls with a burnt orange couch and green rug. The white walls reflect light and make my small space feel bigger while letting the colors pop where I want them to. They give you some sense of solace.
Feature Burnt Orange Center Table and Green Sofa
This setup screams confidence! Once I went to a Hotel where they had this type of sitting in a lobby and I was speaking modern plus industrial style together. Which kind of feels Welcoming and confident at the same time.
The key is picking the right shades. Try a deep olive green sofa with a rusty burnt orange table. The earthy tones work together without competing for attention. And still you just want to stare at it all the time and be seated there and working on your laptop.
Incorporate Golden Accent Against Burnt Orange and Green
Gold is the secret ingredient in this color recipe. Just add small gold picture frames, a gold floor lamp, and gold cabinet handles to the burnt orange and green living room. They give a traditional vibes too sometime and do elevate your space at the same time.
Fun fact: interior designers often use a 60-30-10 rule for color. That means 60% dominant color, 30% secondary color, and 10% accent color. In this case, your gold accents should be that perfect 10%.
And you can also try this if doing your living room yourself. To save a lot of your spendings and time. All together.
Green Accent with White Sofa and Burnt Orange Wall
Okay, so a lot of people think of painting a whole wall orange. But instead, you can try a large orange tapestry behind the white couch with green pillows and a green side table. Same effect, and way less commitment!
But at the same time an orange accent wall makes white furniture pop while green accessories tie everything together. I saw this image of the living room looking a lot like the one I described and it looked amazing so trying this can also be a good idea.
Burnt Orange and Green Patterned Curtains
Pattern mixing can go wrong if not done right. But if you put just some pattern through curtains and match them with pillows on the sofa they can make the room look good. They just pull the whole room together and become a conversation starter when friends visit.
Pro tip: Take a fabric sample home before committing. Colors look different under store lighting versus your living room lamps. I learned this the hard way with my first set of “orange” curtains that looked red once I got them home!
Use Burnt orange Floral Wallpaper and Green Furniture
Floral wallpaper with burnt orange blooms behind a green sofa? Sounds crazy but looks amazing! I saw this in a boutique hotel and snapped about twenty pictures for inspiration.
Start small with a wallpapered accent wall if you’re nervous. The pattern gives your room texture and depth that solid colors just can’t match. And then add furniture that can match with your wall and make it put together.
Add Modern Green and Burnt Orange Artwork
Art makes such a difference! You can just find them online or at any local market. They tie color schemes together while adding personality to the walls. And you don’t even need to put too much work in it.
You don’t need expensive pieces either. I framed some orange and green wrapping paper in simple frames for my hallway. And they still worked. Just like that you can do DIY like I did and add a personal touch to your house.
Woven Dark Green Rug and Burnt Orange Sofa
This combo grounds the whole room. A burnt orange couch would feel like it was floating until you add a deep green rug underneath. Now the space feels complete and cozy. And it’s also an easy way to make your room feel cozy and homely.
Natural fiber rugs in green tones work especially well. They bring an outdoorsy vibe that balances the warmth of burnt orange beautifully. And it also gives boho vibes to the room.
Incorporate Burnt Orange Curtains with Indoor Plants
Plants are the easiest way to add green to your space! My collection of pothos, snake plants, and fiddle leaf figs look stunning against burnt orange curtains. Plus you can add a big window to the room and let the natural light do its magic.
Almost 68% of millennials consider themselves “plant parents.” Why not make those leafy babies part of your color scheme? Plus if you have a liking towards boho plus rustic style this trick can make them work together.
Dark Green Sofa with Burnt Orange Accent
This is probably the most dramatic version of the combo. My friend has a hunter green sofa with orange pillows, an orange ottoman, and orange wall art. It sounds wild but looks incredible!
The dark green acts like a neutral while the orange brings energy. If you’re looking to make a statement, this is the way to go.
Emerald Green Lamp with Burnt Orange Backdrop
Lighting changes everything. You can find a gorgeous emerald green lamp base at a thrift store, or any other store or online and pair it with a simple white shade, and place it against an orange wall. The lamp glows like a jewel when turned on! Or you can change the position of them like paint the wall green and let the lamp be burnt orange coz both can work either way.
Bonus: colored lamps cast a subtle tint when lit, adding another layer to your color scheme without any extra effort.
Add Sage Green and Burnt Orange Reading Nook
Who doesn’t want a cozy corner? like carving out a reading nook with a burnt orange armchair, green bookshelf, and a little gold accent. It can be anyone’s favourite spot in your apartment.
The reading nook has to be a comfortable place and if adding these colors can make it that way then why not add them. As when reading a book you do need a relaxing place and without any bold colors so going with them makes no bad idea.
Conclusion
Having a burnt orange and green living room can do a lot to your emotions. As colors affect mood, this combo brings both warmth and freshness to everyday life. And as these are said to have an impact directly on a person and it also depends as to where you are using them whether its a home office, kitchen, bedroom or living room.
Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to use these colors. Start small with accessories if you’re unsure, or go all in with furniture and paint if you’re feeling brave! The best part about decorating is making your space feel like you.
What burnt orange and green combination will you try first? Whatever you choose, I’d love to hear how it turns out!
