Right about now I could use a little sunshine in my life. But for now these sun-drenched runway styles and interior spaces put me into the mind of picking citrus in a beautiful Florida grove. Before you dismiss this little notion of a freshly squeezed space, consider the many shades of yellow...mustard, maize, marigold, and ochre. Now consider orange...tangerine, amber, peach, and rust and combine them with neutrals such as gray, cream, black, and khaki.
garments l-r: Rosa Chá (swim), Eli Tahari, BCBGSunkissed interiors combined with black, white, and gray lends more to the creation of a space that is more contemporary versus country. Also note the use of the clean, simple greek key pattern used on the accent pillows and the zebra print rug. The wallpaper also contains a simple, monochromatic diamond pattern that compliments, not competes with other design elements in the room.
rooms David Jimenez 
room via Southern Living, garment Chado Ralph RucciOrange, as seen below, is totally livable AND wearable when paired with neutrals. Espresso, black, cream, and khaki allows orange to gracefully take center stage. Check out her this model's printed pumps...I'm utterly smitten and convinced that EVERYONE could use a little animal print in their lives!
room Kelly Hoppen, garment Dries Van Noten
The presence of orange in a neutral space can also bring warmth to an otherwise cold room.
room Amoroso Design
I love to see when traditional furnishings are given an attitude adjustment. Orange gives these pieces an exciting new life and reveals a little about the personality of its owner.
room Horchow, photography Jean Randazzo
And I almost forgot to mention green in the midst of my citrus obsession. Lime, dried herb, mint, kelly, olive, chartruese, I could go on forever. Below is one of my favorite color combinations using green. This space is one of my top pics because it's gender neutral. Get a load of that lime green console...leaves me clutching my pearls! My hubby would love this model's ensemble, exposed shoulders, mini-dress, fishnets, and wrapped with a bow...yowza!
room Taylor Howes, garment Andrew Gn So what are your thought on citrusy color palettes? Do they exist more in your home or in your wardrobe?
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