Happy Fall Y’all: Using Burnt Orange Paint and Fall Palettes All Year Long

The biggest paint trends of the year are all about bringing the earthy, serene vibes of the outdoors inside. From earthy neutrals to using greens and blues more than ever before, homeowners and interior decorators alike are turning to mother nature for inspiration.

As summer fades, the vibrant fall colors that will soon surround us are offering new inspo for a fresh take on bringing the outside, inside. Changing leaves, pumpkins, apples in every shade of red, green, and yellow you can imagine--autumn offers a whole new palette to play with.

While most people don’t change their interior paint with the seasons, these fall hues--from crisp reds, dark evergreen greens, sunny yellow, goldenrod, and every shade of orange imaginable can be the solution to sprucing up your space and offer a warm, inviting aesthetic that will last all year long.

Falling for Fall Colors

 The natural fall color palette is by far the richest array of colors that reflect the change of the season. These colors are so powerful--they awaken and enliven our senses, while also having the ability to provide a sense of warmth, comfort, and nostalgia. What more could you want for your home? These rich tones are the perfect solution to breathe new life into powder bathrooms, reading nooks, bedrooms, and beyond. There are so many fall colors to fall in love with, each with its own strengths and emotional connections, but we can’t help but feel especially drawn to burnt orange this season.

Orange isn’t typically a color we run to when looking for interior paint, but don’t count it out. There is nothing that says fall has arrived more than the warm and cozy, yet vibrant and energetic shades of orange. Rusty, burnt orange shades have the ability to bring an energy to a room while also creating an earthy balance that can make a space feel grounded. From bronze tones and coppery oranges to more traditional rust and earthy burnt orange, these shades look gorgeous on the walls and can be the perfect pop of color in the right spaces. Here are some of our favorite burnt orange paint colors this fall.

 Sherwin Williams Sunset

The best color inspirations come from nature. This warm, calming shade reflects the serenity of the sky during golden hour. This burnt orange shade will work perfectly to bring warmth to any room.

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 Benjamin Moore Bronze Tone

This deep burnt orange makes a bold design statement without being overpowering. A grown-up orange that's rich and confident, this sophisticated shade is a good choice to accent a living room wall or update a kitchen.

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Behr Kalahari Sunset

A ferrous orange that mimics the day’s end on a sandy savannah. This hue adds a sophisticated and even luxurious spin on primary tones for elevated comfort.

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Before you choose a shade, tools like ColorSnap® from Sherwin Williams, and paint samples are a must before you begin your painting project.

How to Use Burnt Orange in Your Home

This eye-catching shade is the perfect thing to make your home feel warm and inviting for the season or all year long. Using burnt orange as an accent or even on all four walls is a bold statement, balance this strong shade with plenty of contrast using neutrals. Pairing bold burnt orange with a deep gray is a great combination that provides balance and sophistication to your space. For a different feeling, burnt orange can be paired with any color in the fall palette from sunny yellows to vibrant greens for an energetic look. The key to working with burnt orange paint is to pair it with shades that have similar undertones for a cohesive, unified look that offers a cozy, yet elevated aesthetic.

Burnt orange shades are really versatile enough to be used in any space. They work well as an accent, full wall color, or incorporated floor-to-ceiling within a pattern. Whatever your design goals, burnt orange can keep the delightful feelings of fall in your home all year long.

For more information on using burnt orange and other fall inspired paint colors, contact an expert from Flowers Painting.

About Flowers Painting

Flowers Painting is a full-service interior painting company that services the entire Charlotte metro area including Mooresville, Huntersville, Davidson, Concord, Rock Hill, and more. We recently added our second location in Winston-Salem, NC, and service the entire Winston-Salem area, including Kernersville, High Point, Clemmons, Rural Hall, Tabaccoville and more. Flowers Painting provides full painting services including color consulting, interior painting, faux finishing, textured walls, cabinet refinishing, interior stairs, handrails, and more. To see pictures of our finished work be sure to visit our website gallery.