How to Paint a Kitchen in Shades of Orange

Paint the walls in a muted orange shade such as apricot or marigold for a look that's warm and inviting, without overwhelming the room in bold color. Complement the soft tones with natural wood, soft drapes and natural accents, such as creams and browns.

Color the walls in a bold orange, such as tangerine, but use wide white trim to help break up the color. Include wide trim that's several inches tall around the doors, windows and baseboards.

Add orange color as an accent by painting the backsplash with a bright orange. Use paint suitable for kitchens and cover the backsplash with clear glass to help preserve the paint while still showing the color. Turn the look into a contemporary design by complementing it with black and white colors.

Break up an orange wall by painting only half of it orange. Paint the top half a strong orange, add a plain white border beneath and paint the bottom half a second color. Paint the lower half white to simplify the look or add more warmth and color to the room by painting it red or wine underneath.