'ray for the orange and the blue

there's no doubt i'm a little biased since my school colors are orange and blue, but i thought we could all use some bright colors after friday's post on predominantly white rooms. this color combination is certainly an unlikely one but i find that it can look good when done right.

i haven't been able to get this color combo out of my head since i first saw it in this photo of the olsen twins — so fresh and unexpected!

{massucco warner miller}

as it turns out, this unlikely combination can be equally refreshing in interiors, as the design firm du moment proves in this funky orange and khaki space with turquoise accents.

{belle maison via from the right bank}

it also works in the opposite colorway: a primarily light blue room with bold orange accents in the form of a throw pillow and a lively quilt.

{bird & banner}

orange and blue even works for a unique wedding palette!

{steven gambrel via plaisirs simples}

i love this blue bed! the orange pillow is just the icing on the cake. gambrel keeps the rest of the room simple with neutral walls, fabrics, and flooring.

now it's your turn. what do you think of orange and blue?