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Camille Dubuis-Welch

The Combination You Weren't Expecting to Love — 8 Blue And Orange Living Room Ideas That Feel Surprisingly Elevated

Living room with orange wall, blue sofa, patterned rug, marble coffee table, two side tables with white lamp on them, and two cane armchairs.

If you're searching for one of the most lively color combinations, a blue and orange scheme for your room makes for a highly desirable choice. Fun and inviting, but also rich and dramatic, there are many faces to this vibrant pairing, it's unsurprising that it's a go-to for designers.

"I have long loved blues and oranges together as they exist on opposite sides of the color wheel," explains designer Noz Nozawa. "These colors paired are once harmonious and contrasting." With a flurry of shades, tones, and tints to play with across both hues, layering this primary and secondary color can be transformative anywhere in the home, but especially in convivial space like the living room.

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