Dwell by Cheryl

Annually Pantone, the company best known for its Pantone Matching System (PMS),

declares a particular color "Color of the Year". This year’s Pantone Color of the Year is Tangerine Tango.

I must admit I’m not the biggest orange fan and the thought of having an orange room is a bit too much for me; even if it does look as cozy as this one.

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However, I love the idea of using Tangerine as an accent color. It pairs so well with so many colors

Orange and Gray Orange and Turquoise

The options are endless. Here are a few ways to incorporate a little orange into your dwelling.

Bedding from ZGallerie

Slipper chair from Target

Modern lamp and media cabinet from Home Decorators

Weekend DIY dresser. A piece like this would be beautiful in Behr^® Orange Zest or Candied Yam. Vintage pieces similar to this one are plentiful on Craigslist, in consignment shops and at a Goodwill near you.

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I love magazines, print and digital. If I ever actually calculated how much I spend on them each month, I’d probably faint. Nevertheless, they're great for getting inspired. A lot of what I do in my home comes from a color, scheme or idea I saw in a magazine. Here are a few of my favorites from over the years….

This picture inspired my entire bedroom. Clipped it even before I closed on the house.

Better Homes and Gardens (April 2007)

Totally loved this idea for the kitchen and bought these transfers from Hambly Studios.

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Saw this and loved the look so I purchased a variety of $0.25 glass taper holders.

Better Homes and Gardens (June 2007)

I had this Goodwill chair in an olive green floral that I purchased for $10 and this picture inspired a pastel transformation. As you can see, I sometimes write on the pages to keep track of my ideas.