Start small with vibrant accessories. If you’re new to bright color, begin by accenting a room with a single decorative bowl, tray or tea set in a saturated shade of orange.

…or set out a pair of pumpkin pillows. A couple of orange cushions brightens up this formal sitting room without overwhelming it.

Layering with throws is quick and commitment-free. Switch up your blankets with the seasons. Autumn is the perfect time to lay out a deep orange throw.

Weathered metals deliver subdued color. Embrace the earthy hue of oxidized iron and display a small vignette of vintage vases and candlesticks.

An apricot lampshade is another subtle touch. Wrap a shade in brightly colored fabric to bring life to a reading nook or den.

A Moroccan pouf adds a dash of warmth. To invigorate a neutral room, source a Moroccan-style stool or ottoman with an orange-based weave.

Go bold with a burnt orange door. This attention-grabbing color is a foolproof way to update a sedate grey façade.

Large-scale art is another daring option. The bigger the canvas, the bigger the impact. Hang it in whichever room could use a boost.

Add richness with ocher leather seating. Warm caramel-hued armchairs offset the potentially stark quality of bright white walls.

…or re-upholster a statement sofa. Going for an intense orange fabric like this is a bigger commitment, but one you won’t soon regret if you love a focal-point piece.

Deep orange barstools are another eye-catching pick. Pair them with warm wood and glossy copper accents to intensify the effect.

… as are orange-veined countertops. Orange- and pink-veined Nacarado quartzite is a unique choice — perfect for kitchens with character.

A coat of paint lends new life to sideboards and fallen branches. Why not update that tired console with a slick of eye-popping color?

…not to mention lackluster shelving. Take your cue from designer Luc Beauvais and upgrade to bright orange storage.

Ready to go all-in? Splash orange everywhere. Keep patterns in the same tonal family for a cohesive look. Here, designers Richard Ouellette and Maxime Vandal stuck to earthy, elegant shades.

…or layer your table with pumpkin and gold. While fall is the perfect time to play with orange-based table settings, warm hues look inviting year-round.

Try terracotta on walls. Painting the bottom third of a wall in a handsome orangey-red hue has a grounding effect.

Apricot also looks surprisingly serene. Here, soft orange walls pair beautifully with wood furniture, natural textures and vintage art.

Warm wood panelling creates a cozy ambience. The orangey tone of limed oak gives this sitting room a luxe, cocooning feel.

… just like wood ceilings, beams and floors. Warm oak flooring, stairs and ceiling details balance out gallery-white walls.

Tangerine pillows liven up a neutral bedroom. Hits of saturated orange keep this grey and white bedroom from looking cold.

A tangerine headboard has a similar effect. Blend earth tones in with a navy, white and orange color palette to temper the look.

An autumnal quilt is another welcome addition. To add character to a contemporary bedroom, go for a rustic, handwoven pattern.

And what better hue for a kids’ space? Lively orange is just right for a youthful bedroom. Try it on linens, throw pillows, storage bins and accessories.

Have fun with the hue in a kids’ bathroom. An exuberant tangerine-striped wall treatment turns a utilitarian space into a cheerful destination.