Orange you glad...

As I jump on the blog bandwagon and begin this new journey, I think it's only appropriate that I write about my fave color of the moment, orange! Reminiscent of the sunset and Tuscany, orange evokes a sense of warmth and confidence and at the same time, doesn't take itself too seriously. A great way to sum up Sand Dune Lane style;)

Love the mix of texture and patterns in this room and the various shades of orange used to punctuate an otherwise neutral space. Also love how the large-scale abstract painting ties it all together. 

Orange in a beach house? Yes please! The Thibault wallpaper against the wide-planked floors and sisal rug is perfect in this breezy but preppy Hamtpons home. 

Orange gloss paint, cane back AND animal print upholstery?! Currently dying for this chair.

The use of burnt orange against mint green is unexpected yet works so well.

Here, vibrant orange furnishings perk up an otherwise stark black and white room.

How about you - would you dare try orange in your home? I, personally, am inspired and cannot wait to utilize the color in the living room of my new apartment. But I'm saving that for another post;)

Images via 1. Elle Decor; 2. House Beautiful; 3. H+H Home; 4. House Beautiful; 5. House Beautiful; 6. Elle Decor