Decorating with Halloween Hues
Posted by Kevin Sharkey
How do you like this picture of me and my collection of orange Hermes boxes?! Fitting for the season, I think. To supplement, I've collected some images of stunning orange and black decorating schemes that I think you're going to enjoy. Lots of these offer inspiration for seasonal decorating that can actually be kept around long after the holidays.
1 A single bright orange element draws similar hues out of a tortoise-shell wall element. The bold stripes on the zebra bench accentuate this statement. (www.designsponge.com)
2 The leather on this chair is bright and earthy all at once. The tint of the file cabinet and other wooden pieces keep the orange leather from feeling stark. (www.bodieandfou.com)
3 The dark walls and slate flooring here provide a perfect canvas for mauves and sunset oranges. (www.designsponge.com)
4 The simple copper lining of this lighting fixture resonates against dark room elements in the same room. (www.designsponge.com)
5 Black pieces are softened with the addition of gray tones and natural, orange wheat clusters. (http://www.dearlillieblog.blogspot.com)
6 Navy blue bookcases are emboldened with sets of vintage hardback books in all ranges of oranges, browns, blues and reds. The linen furniture keeps the composition comfy. (www.domesticbliss.com)
7 Clean white bedding keeps these woody oranges from being too overwhelming. (www.designsponge.com)
8 An orange-tiled rug and bone-white wall hangings add subtle seasonal spook. (www.decorpad.com)
9 If you're comfortable with bright paints, go all out! With orange, entryways that offer good light allow multiple shades to meld gently. (www.designsponge.com)
10 A statement-making orange fabric can be used for temporary and permanent decorations. A new set of pillows, a table runner, and window treatments can all me rotated seasonally or worked into existing arrangements. (www.calicocorners.com)
11 Unexpected bursts of pink and red keep this room from being too theme-y to last past the holidays. (www.houzz.com)
12 Something as simple as a sheath of corkboard and some strategic pushpinned cutouts can transform a whole wall! (www.theselby.com)
13 This punchy clock could be donned with a pumpkin-stem for instant Halloween hours. (www.flickr.com)
14 The contrast of dark black elements brings out the orange of wood, especially in a season of those colors. Make the most of woods you have in place by framing them with black additions. (www.theselby.com)
15 I love the industrial base of the wooden coffee table. The geometric rug pattern is also fantastic. (www.decorpad.com)
16 This room looks like a bouquet of fall flowers to me. The leafy pattern on that wall is so expressive!
17 A strand of burnt-orange velvet ribbon makes for an easy silverware holder. (www.mydesigndump.blogspot.com)
18 Just a reminder that candles glow in orange! Hints of a twinkling lights tucked in a centerpiece will add mysterious allure to your Halloween decorations. (www.stylemepretty.com)
19 Eerie branches can be culled in a range of Halloween colors, or they can be spray-painted to work with your existing decor. Gnarly, twisting twigs have that ghoulish elegance to them inherently. (www.pinterest.com)
20 A piece of artwork can transform the whole slant of a designed space. Abstract pieces with rich hues make a quick impression. (www.decorpad.com)
21 Be creative with your pumpkin carving this year! Green and white pumpkin varietals are often still orange inside, so make the most of shaving down designs without all the effort of excavating seeds. (www.pinterest.com)
22 This breezy geometric window treatment splashes color and texture in a pinch. (www.decor8blog.com)
23 A cluster of macabre plates makes a statement on a tinted wall. (www.pinterest.com)
24 Orange roses are gorgeous to cluster or tuck in other arrangements. (www.stylemepretty.com)
25 These wall decals are poignant or eerie, depending on how you use them. (www.urbanoutfitters.com)
26 Blankets and pillows are especially important in this season, so color-coordinate with your room accessories. (www.cococozy.com)
27 For an ultra-mod look, keep whites bold and lines graphic. Mixing in oranges and blacks to a very clean canvas will ensure bursts of color. (http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/)
28 The gentle lines of this creamy orange headboard support a Halloween tint that is plush and sleek. (www.linihome.blogspot.com)
29 The marbled finish on these dining chairs incorporates multiple hues from the room. Remember that natural patterns often contain colors that can bring together brighter pieces. (www.decorpad.com)
What are your favorite ways to work Halloween colors into your decor?
Kevin Sharkey 
