Orange, The New Baby Neutral
While yellow has long been the go-to gender-neutral baby color of choice, we nominate orange as its replacement. The vibrant citrus shade is a symbol of energy, warmth, happiness, success and creativity. Beyond that, some even hypothesize that the hue actually increases the supply of oxygen to the brain, stimulating mental activity. Color theories aside, from an aesthetic standpoint, orange makes for an appealingly modern palette, and feels especially fresh in a nursery, where pastels are so expected. (Plus, let's be honest, yellow is a girly color anyway.) Here, an assortment of sleek, tangerine-tinted objects with which to decorate any baby’s room, all of which can be used well into the toddler years. Browse these and more of the 23,000+ orange home decor items currently available on eBay.
[Editors' Note: This article is part of a series on baby nursery ideas your child can grow into. Check out previous features on nurseries inspired by animals and mid-century modern art.]
images from left: Fir Wood Dresser (buy it now price, $350) The petite drawers on this hand-painted piece are just right for stashing pint-size apparel.
Custom Wood Framed Rothko Print (buy it now price, $19.99) A gorgeous Rothko reproduction, shipped ready to hang in a custom-made, solid wood frame.
70’s Waste Basket (buy it now price, $7.99) An everyday garbage pail gets a stylish makeover in tangerine with white stripes.
images from left: Pop Up Hamper and Shelf Organizer (buy it now price, $19.99) Handy, fold-flat storage containers keep clothes and toys tidy.
Table Lamp (buy it now price, $39.99) Equipped with a dimmer, this sleek columnar lamp doubles as a nightlight.
Tangerine Curve Throw Pillow (buy it now price, $16.99) This mod accessory gives any rocking or reading chair a contemporary twist.
Polka Dot Wall Stickers (buy it now price, $8.99) Easy-to-remove decals make for excellent, playful, non-committal décor.
Stripe Area Rug (buy it now price, $45) The gradation of stripes feels modern and upbeat.
Retro Modern Wall Clock (buy it now price, $52.25) A groovy-graphic calendar and timepiece in one.
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Orange is one my favorite colors. It is so fresh and instantly adds so much energy to a space--very cool for a modern nursery. I love all these great items.