All About Orange: Styling the Colour of Summer
Summer finally seems to be here, with temperatures rising and longer days allowing us to enjoy time outdoors with our friends and families. If you're dreaming of evening barbecues with the neighbours and cocktails with workmates, you might also be thinking of how best to revitalise your home for the season, keeping it fresh, warm and on trend for when people come round.
Think colour, texture and comfort
The trending colour of summer 2026 is orange, and this is because it is a bright and welcoming colour that complements both indoor and outdoor spaces. Being available in a wide range of tones means that it is hugely versatile, and opting for a neutral palette with a bold orange pattern injects a bit of personality that may otherwise be lacking in your decor.
The warm tones of orange fabrics, by their very nature, make you feel summery. This is why many high class hotels choose orange pinstripes and accents for their beach towels, parasols and bedding.
When selecting orange fabric products, always consider the texture and comfort of the item as much as the colour. A warm colour such as orange deserves to be matched by unrivalled comfort. We absolutely adore merino lambswool throws to accompany evening barbecues, providing a burst of colour that also doubles as a blanket, allowing you to remain outdoors in comfort as the sun begins to set on the horizon and the evening draws to a close.
Set them on the backs of chairs or recliners at the start of the evening and enjoy the feeling of satisfaction you'll get as your guests gravitate to them as the air temperature drops. The Kendal Supersoft Merino Lambswool Throw is another beautiful way to bring warmth, softness and seasonal colour into your space.
Orange indoors and out
One of the greatest pleasures in life is the ability to create an ambience, a coherent feel, a sense of togetherness, using colour and texture both indoors and out. Orange is a colour that lends itself perfectly to this purpose, offering subtle changes in hue as daylight drifts to dusk, adapting to its landscape and blending seamlessly with your indoor decor choices.
Whether the star of the show or a subtle accent, orange always adds a pop of interest. For example, a cotton blanket, throw or pillowcase will elevate your bedroom and create a summery feel that will invite you to bed each night, no matter how warm the temperature.
Soft, crisp linens, fresh as a summer's day, will envelop you in comfort overnight while the gorgeously warm tones of your orange bedding help you to start each day revitalised.
Orange for all seasons
Though traditionally associated with autumn and being reminiscent of pumpkins and falling leaves, orange need not be a transitional colour. It should be here to stay, easily dressed up or down as the circumstances dictate, pairing beautifully with both neutral and bold colours, suiting both maximalist and minimalist homes and demanding attention.
Be bold, be sassy and have fun with orange this season.
