The Bold Color Palette To Try Out If You're Tired Of Boring White Walls

White walls are a default in home design, but why? Quite frankly, they can look lackluster and empty, screaming for a drop of paint. Adding color to the blank canvas can give the room more dimension and make other elements in your design, like the furniture and decor, come to life. If you're not afraid to embrace bold colors, then blue and orange are the perfect combo to spice up your spaces.

Nature has been trying to tell us that the two hues pair well together. They're the colors of the sunset and sunrise, for crying out loud. Picture a crisp blue sky with a soft orange glow — that's the dynamic duo your white walls are craving. Blue and orange work so well because they are opposites on the color wheel and have contrasting color temperatures. Their differences complement each other, creating a yin and yang of color palettes. So, embody bold color in your home and kiss neutral walls goodbye.

There are several ideas to take your walls from white to a mix of orange and blue. Of course, drenching the room with both colors is the most straightforward design. That can mean painting the walls a blue-gray and adding orange trim, or painting one wall navy and the others rust. Or, you could use one shade on the wall and incorporate the other through detailing like tile, beadboard, or wainscoting. 

Another way to drown the white is to liven up your home with an accent wall. Get creative with blue and orange stripes, ombré, color blocking, or hand-painted patterns. The duo creates an eye-catching statement piece, while the surrounding walls give the design room to breathe. Colorful wallpaper, like this abstract print from Spoonflower, is an easy way to get creative with the contrasting hues.

All that color and pattern might seem intimidating, but you can always use your furniture, decor, and fixtures to mellow the bold walls. Use neutral grays, whites, browns, and blacks to tie everything together. Organic elements like wood, stone, glass, and metal can also tone down vibrant walls. The blue and orange will still be a dynamic duo, but they won't overpower the room. If you want to start simple, you can spruce up plain walls with curtains or artwork using the combo. But if you're ready to go all in, gather your supplies, and check out some tips for painting with bold colors.