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By now we've all gotten over the fashion for
orange, but this room by the great Charleston decorator Amelia Handegan
delivers eternal appeal. Amelia has a natural affinity for rich
apricots, mustard yellows, and golds. But her bold gesture in this
Charleston house caught our attention. It's a guest room, and
therefore a good place to try something daring. She found the striped
fabric first, and was inspired to paint the walls the same color.
Recently, after much anguished soul searching, I painted my own
living room and dining room a mango hue (Benjamin Moore Sweet Orange, to be
exact). What surprises me most is how wonderfully traditional it
looks when paired with white trim. Just as in this room, where the
orange finish makes the paler tones of the sea grass rug and bedside table
sing, my sweet orange walls make my antique pine sideboard look glorious.
When you're contemplating a bold color, I think it's
important to have courage and go for it. If Amelia had used a weaker
value of the orange in this room, the space might feel reluctant or wimpy.
Decorating with strong color demonstrates your confidence.
SEE IT IN PRINT: "Charleston Charm,"
Southern Accents, September-October 2005, pages 176-187; interior design by Amelia T. Handegan, Inc., 843/722-9373, athid.com; wall paint, Punjab Orange, by Martin Senour, martinsenour.com; bed and curtain fabric, Karl by Country Swedish (T); sea grass rug from Design Materials (M), 800/654-6451.
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