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What's so strange about an orange nursery?

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Orange is a color too!

 

Why is orange so overlooked when considering how to decorate a baby's nursery? It is a color too. In fact, it is a beautiful vibrant color that is fresh and fun. It goes well with many different accent colors.

Give your child a room like none other on the block. Orange goes well with many other sets of colors, and can give your baby's room personality. Take a step beyond pinks and blues.

Furniture 

Da Vinci Kirsten Crib in Orange-Antique WhiteDa Vinci Roxanne 4-drawer dresser in Orange-Antique WhiteDa Vinci Roxanne 3-Drawer changer in Orange - Antique White

Orange Blankets 

The first blanket is a travel, but very soft and great for a baby...just don't strap that eye cover on the baby!
Blanket & Sleepmask Travel Pack - OrangeFleece Blanket: White with Orange, Green and Blue, StripesOrganic Cotton Ultimate Receiving Blanket with Orange Trim by SwaddleDesigns

Trio Elite Animal Toy Bag in Orange 

Trio Elite Animal Toy Bag in OrangeDoes your child have too many stuffed animals? The Boon Trio Animal Bag is a fun and practical solution for rounding up all those soft critters and putting them to work.The Trio Elite is the deluxe version of the Animal Bag. It is made from luxurious, thick "shag." The Animal Bag is an oversized, plush bag that's covered with large, zippered windows made out of transparent, durable mesh. Children can fill the bag with stuffed animals of all sizes, and then use the Animal Bag as a soft seat. Features: *Made of high quality "shag" *Machine washable, or it can be dry-cleaned *Solves stuffed animal storage dilemma *Earth-friendly because unlike most beanbag chairs, it does not require any foam fillers *Three large compartments *Toys not included

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Blankets 

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Color Zoo Animals 

These adorable Color Zoo Animals by Allen Ave are bright and fun. They are wonderful to play with, and a gorgeous accent to a nursery. Several colorful designs are available, but I most like this retro yellow and orange design "Yellow Fields".
Allen Ave 95768 Color Zoo Plush Toy - Paige the Penguin - Yellow FieldsAllen Ave 95360 Color Zoo Plush Toy - Grady the Giraffe - Yellow FieldsAllen Ave 96176 Color Zoo Plush Toy - Rory the Rabbit - Yellow FieldsAllen Ave 94952 Color Zoo Plush Toy - Ellis the Elephant - Yellow FieldsAllen Ave 94544 Color Zoo Plush Toy - Bailey the Bear - Yellow Fields

Gallery of the Orange Nursery 

Each of these websites display amazing orange nurseries. Take a look at what others have done to get some ideas and inspiration:
coochicoos: Nursery Designs by re:place Interior Design Studio
New York interior design studio, Re:Place, shows off two colorful nursery designs in their online design portfolio. It a great example of how to use strong colors without overwhelming the environment in your designs.
Libby's Orange and Lime Nursery
In Califon, NJ a 9-months-old Libby has an AMAZING room. (from ohdeedoh.com)
Lucinda's California Dream
Lucinda, 8 months, Santa Monica, CA
(from ohdeedoh.com)
Using Orange in Kids' Rooms
Orange has certainly enjoyed a renaissance the past few years and has become the go-to gender-neutral color (surpassing green and yellow) for many designers of children's decor, accessories and toys.

Orange Babies 

Babies love orange. It's full of life and interest.

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What do you think about orange nurseries?

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I love it.

TiffanyAndLewis says:

I am partial to a splash of a nice orangey orange!

LittleLambs says:

I love it. Orange is a great color. It's unique and fun!

safewell says:

I love orange! It is a neutral color for all babies!

GrowWear says:

You've sold me. Baby looks great in orange!

Eh. Yucky.

spirituality says:

I think as an accent color it's a good idea. Nice and vibrant and all that. As the main color - on the walls for instance - that's going too far for my taste.

 
 
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Tabby Cat Clock 

Tabby Cat Orange Kit Kat Pendulum Wall Clock

Amazon Price: $45.99 (as of 07/26/2008)

This classic tabby cat clock is such a fun additional to a child's nursery. In addition, the pendulum tail will give a baby something to watch while falling to sleep.

Furniture 

Offi & Company Orange Rockabye Storage RockerOffi & Company Orange Mini Drawer Doodle DeskOffi & Company Orange Tiki Stool

Bilibo 

Kid-O Bilibo- Orange

Amazon Price: $27.93 (as of 07/26/2008)

A helmet, a spinner, a doll cradle, a train tunnel, a shovel, a water basin, and much more!

The Bilibo continues to be one of our most popular and thought-provoking toys. Designed in Switzerland, this toy has won countless awards for design and play value. Its simplicity is deceptive -- after extensive study of children's play patterns, Bilibo was designed to stimulate a child's imagination and be adapted to all kinds of uses. Let your imagination run wild.

Completely open-ended toy that stimulates a child's imagination
Nearly indestructible, suitable for indoors and outdoors

Available in 6 colors - Blue, Yellow, Red, Lime Green, Pink and Orange

 

Orange Crib Bedding 

Organic Lions Crib Boudoir Orange Pillow by Pixel Pieces Organic Lions Orange Crib Sheet by Pixel Pieces

Dive Further into Decorating with Orange 

How To Successfully Use the Color Orange In Your Interior Decorating
Learn how to create a beautiful monochromatic room using color orange. You'll be amazed at how beautiful your home decorating can be with just one color. How To Successfully Use Color Orange In Your Interior Decorating.
SouthernLiving.com Homes and Decorating Tangerine Orange
Citrus hues lend a tropical feel to this room.
Decorating Secrets - Color
Interior decorating and design tips for using color in your home. Color and personality profiles.
How To Successfully Use the Color Orange In Your Interior Decorating by Jennifer Thoden Thoden Publications LLC
Learn how to create a beautiful monochromatic room using the color orange. Orange is a very 'hot' color that used as a pure color will promote energy in a room... almost too much energy to the point of unsettling. Which is why, if you...
Seeing Orange
Eric Lysdahl gives tips on how to use orange for a modern look and explains how easy it can mix with other colors. Subtle and sultry or fresh and vibrant, see why this cool color is heating up home design...
Feng Shui Use of Color Orange
When feng shui use of the color Red is too intense for your space, go for Orange and Yellow colors in your feng shui applications instead.

Orange Toys 

Bajotoysusa BT12410-O BUTTERFLY ROLLER-ORANGEUglydoll - Minimum Wage 14 Inches Tall - Ugly DollTiny Love Ozzie Orange Fruity Pal

Toddler Furniture 

Wesco Orange/Yellow Liloo Kids' Sofa
Liloo furniture combines a very strong plastic shell and a comfortable foam seat for greater stability and comfort. -Extremely durable -Seats covered in fabric-backed vinyl for greater hygiene -No sharp corners -Easy to clean and can be disinfected -Non-slip feet increase safety, reduce noise, and protect the floor -2-year guarantee -10" seat height
Wesco Orange/Yellow Liloo Kids' SofaWesco Red/Yellow/Orange New Club Large ArmchairWesco Red/Yellow/Orange New Club 10-Inch High Right Armchair

Art Poster Print 

Orange Like by unknown Print Size: 15.75 x 19 inches.

Premium quality art poster.
Art Poster Print - Orange Like by unknown Print Size: 15.75 x 19 inches.

Quote: 

"Orange is red brought nearer to humanity by yellow."
~Wassily Kandinsky

(20th century Russian painter, printmaker, and art theorist)

Orange Gifts 

Tropical Fashion Set in Orange Horse by Elegant BabyTropical Hooded Towel in Orange Horse by Elegant Baby

Orange Storage 

Zuo Modern Contemporary Orange Pointer Utility BlockZuo Storage Chests 406205 POINTER UTILITY BLOCK ORANGEZuo Storage Chests 406202 HIPSTER STORAGE B ORANGEToy Caddy - Orange, by KidKraftOffi & Company Duoplane Orange DVD ShelfOffi & Company Duoplane Orange CD Shelf

Explore the Color Orange 

Behr has a great interactive color explorer to help you find just the right orange for you and other colors to coordinate with it.

Explore the color orange with ColorSmart®, an interactive tool to help you select and create inspired color combinations for your home. Find coordinating colors for your project. Visualize your colors on an interior or exterior. Print your personal color choices.

Cute Flower Girl 

Whimsical Ceramic "Flowerhead" Vase

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

Fill with orange flowers for an adorable an unique accent.

Piggy Banks 

Every baby needs a piggy bank on the shelf. These banks will accent an orange room like none other!

Happy COW handpainted piggy bank - orange

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/26/2008)

Elegant Baby Ceramic Polka Dot Piggy Bank Orange

Amazon Price: $19.72 (as of 07/26/2008)

Orange Accents 

The first item is a shape-shifter. Its movement will mezmerize a baby.
X-LARGE ORANGE SHAPE CHANGER per PieceCeramic Piggy Bank - Orange Polka Dots

About Orange 

Sensational Color - All About the Color ORANGE
Trivia and facts about the color orange.
What you need to know about Orange
From a desktop publishing point of view, but can carry over to general decorating.
Color Orange Meaning
Orange is a power color. It is one of the healing colors. It is said to increase the craving for food. It also stimulates enthusiasm and creativity. Orange means vitality with endurance. People who like orange are usually thoughtful and sincere. (crystal-cure.com)

Orange Blanket 

Double-Knit, Reversible Baby Blanket - Farm Animals

Yellow Orange Sun Wall/Ceiling Hanging 

Quote: 

Orange is the happiest color.
~Frank Sinatra

Orange Polka Dot Wall Transfers 

Tangerine Polka Dot Wall Transfer Stickers Mural

Amazon Price: $9.00 (as of 07/26/2008)

This is an amazingly easy do it yourself project, your kids can even help you design the room and apply the transfers. A thin, paint-like dry rub wall transfer that is created using an extremely high resolution image of original artwork. The detail is so amazing that you can see all the brush strokes from the original artwork. The design is printed on to a transfer sheet, then an adhesive layer is applied over the outline of the design. A protective backing sheet is placed over the transfer until you are ready to apply to your surface. This design can be used on most hard surfaces, although is not recommended for areas of high heat or frequent water contact.

Wallpaper 

Citrus Orange Clock 

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Classic Children's Rocking Chair 

Classic Children's Rocking Chair - Orange

Amazon Price: $71.99 (as of 07/26/2008)

These well-designed rocking chairs are a perfect gift for any special occasion. Every baby must have a rocking chair. Light assembly required.

Guestbook 

What do you think about an orange nursery?

thrivingmom

Neat idea for a lens. I love orange and it is great for a boy or a girl.

Posted June 23, 2008