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Hot Hue: 30 Rooms That Prove There’s More To Pumpkin Spice Than Lattes

By Harleen Sidhu On

Spiced orange shades bring warmth, richness and a super cozy harvest vibe to rooms — plus, nothing says autumn like a swathe of pumpkin color on your walls, throw pillows and even your dinner party table setup.

So, go ahead and fill your home with the aroma of pumpkin (we love these delectable pumpkin scones from Diala’s Kitchen), and scroll through our best pumpkin spice rooms!

In Bohème Goods founder Sarah Shabacon’s Vancouver townhouse, earth-toned furniture and accessories, including a pair of spiced pumpkin throw pillows, create a warm, cozy vibe.

  • Photographer Sarah Shabacon
  • Designer Sarah Shabacon

House & Home July/August 2020

Curvy Etcetera chairs in the dreamiest autumn shades pair perfectly with the mid-century modern credenza.

  • Photographer Sarah Shabacon
  • Designer Sarah Shabacon

House & Home July/August 2020

Unexpected bursts of color, like this groovy vintage wallpaper in the dining room, give Toronto scene-maker Jeff Stober’s Prince Edward Country home its quirky flavor.

  • Photographer Stacey Brandford
  • Designer Jeff Stober, Joyce Lo & Carlo Colacci

House & Home August 2019

Against the lush backdrop of greenery, this cognac leather couch becomes an idyllic spot to escape, unwind and kick up your feet.

  • Photographer Stacey Brandford
  • Designer Arren Williams; Architecture by BLDG Workshop

House & Home March 2020

Eye-catching artwork by Maryam Keyhani’s father combined with a bench fashioned from recycled milk crates bring a surrealist vibe to the artist’s Toronto home.

  • Photographer Virginia Macdonald
  • Designer Maryam Keyhani

House & Home August 2011

Pumpkin shades can feel quite traditional, too. In this handsome room, striped orange throw pillows feel perfectly at home accenting a lush country mural.

  • Photographer Emily Jenkins Followill
  • Designer Jeffrey Dungan

House & Home January 2017

Punches of spicy pumpkin color prompt the eye to travel in designer Mazen El-Abdallah’s Toronto living room.

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Mazen El-Abdallah

House & Home February 2016

A cognac leather chair helps ground this dramatic blue-enveloped home office.

  • Photographer Naomi Finlay
  • Designer Darcie Watson

House & Home January 2017

A pumpkin orange lampshade brings a dash of vibrancy to this layered living space.

  • Photographer Angus Fergusson
  • Designer Morgan Michener & Kai Ethier

House & Home October 2013

Soft orange color functions as a neutral in this office nook and ensures that the graphic patterned drapes don’t overwhelm.

  • Photographer Angus Fergusson
  • Designer Tommy Smythe

House & Home January 2012

Framing fallen leaves that have changed color is a brilliant fall DIY project that even kids will love!

  • Photographer Janet Kimber
  • Designer Michael Penny

House & Home October 2011

Sunset-inspired shades, from fiery red-orange to more subtle ginger-orange, give this table setting a cheery look that will leave a lasting impression.

  • Photographer Janet Kimber
  • Designer Michael Penny

House & Home October 2011

In entrepreneur Jackie Kai Ellis’ Parisian pied-à-terre, a rust-colored sofa offsets bright whitewashed walls.

  • Photographer Joann Pai
  • Designer Jackie Kai Ellis

House & Home September 2019

Spice up your bedding with a burnt orange throw casually draped over the foot of the bed.

  • Photographer Kim Christie
  • Designer Effie Genovese

House & Home December 2015

A feathered headdress in a hearty harvest hue energizes even the moodiest of walls.

  • Photographer Angus Fergusson
  • Designer Styling by Christine Hanlon

House & Home October 2018

You might not think twice about draping a throw blanket over the arm of a sofa, but bring it into the dining room and your seat will look and feel a whole lot cozier.

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Jay Hodgins

House & Home March 2015

Pair pumpkin with parchment for a color combination that will not only age gracefully, but also add the perfect dose of richness and refinement to rooms.

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Jay Hodgins

House & Home March 2015

This harvest hue looks great on everything throw pillows, rugs, upholstery, you name it.

  • Photographer André Rider
  • Designer Les Ensembliers

House & Home June 2016

An eye-catching orange throw draped on the sofa doubles as a plush spot to curl up with your favorite book.

  • Photographer André Rider
  • Designer Les Ensembliers

House & Home June 2016

Gingering up your dinner party is as simple as inviting half a dozen orange-cushioned chairs to the table.

  • Photographer Donna Griffith

House & Home September 2008

Cole & Son’s Frutto Proibito wallpaper, as seen in designer Cynthia Ferguson’s Toronto home, features our favorite combination of orange and blue.

  • Photographer Donna Griffith
  • Designer Cynthia Ferguson

House & Home September 2020

Who said headboards have to be, well, attached to your bed? In this luxe bedroom, a slab of backlit onyx affixed to the wall makes for a unique and dramatic backrest.

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Carey Mudford & Erin Coe; Architecture by Lorne Rose Architect

House & Home December 2019

Accent chairs are an opportunity to go bold (read: choose colors, patterns and textures you might not realistically want for your sofa.). A sunset-hued armchair provides the perfect punch of color and beckons you into the living room.

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Patti Rosati

House & Home March 2019

A peekaboo hit of orange brings a Midas touch to this modern bedroom.

  • Photographer Phil Crozier
  • Designer Stephanie Brown

House & Home April 2019

You can’t go wrong with pairing pumpkin shades with browns. In this trad living room, a chocolate sofa anchors the space, while orange armchairs enliven the otherwise neutral interior.

  • Photographer Stacey Brandford
  • Designer Jackie Terrell; Architecture by William H. Harrison

House & Home October 2014

A plush pumpkin-hued runner energizes this artful dining room‘s neutral palette.

  • Photographer Angus Fergusson
  • Designer Montana Burnett

House & Home March 2019

Bring the flavor of the spice rack into your kitchen with handsome rust-hued bar seating.

  • Photographer Angus Fergusson
  • Designer Montana Burnett

House & Home March 2019

Restful shades of blue and an energizing pop of orange make this bedroom the perfect place to rest and play.

  • Photographer Johnny C.Y. Lam

House & Home December 2019

Designer Emily Griffin turned a collection of pumpkin-accented baskets into wall art in this vibrant family home.

  • Photographer Sian Richards
  • Designer Emily Griffin

House & Home October 2019

Can’t see yourself committing to orange? Don’t fret blooms are a small investment that go a long way in juicing up your home.

  • Photographer André Rider
  • Designer Les Ensembliers

House & Home May 2014