051309_jadlerKid.jpgIf you tend to lean towards the brighter end of the spectrum, this color combo is right up your alley: vibrant hot pink paired with tangerine orange plus a soothing touch of cool blue. If you're contemplating trying this combination out, check out a few photos we've pulled together that put these hues to the test...

The photo pictured above is Jonathan Adler's creation for a little girl's room. The orange bed is such a show stopper, and we love the mix of sophisticated furniture (the tufted bed, the Asian-inspired curio case) with this young lady's stuff. The hot pink/fuschia wall paint is Benjamin Moore's Pre-Dawn Sky.

051309_jadlerKid2.jpgA more subdued and soothing use of this color combination in an exotic Indian-inspired motif. Instead of the colors taking center stage, all the intricate details in the table and mirror frame are given the spotlight.


051309_jadlerKid3.jpgIf hot pink and orange aren't you're thing, try using the blue as the main color with the pink and orange as the accents. This example uses a bright red, but we can certainly see hot pink being just as effective.


051309_jadlerKid4.jpgThis fearless use of pink with orange accents is anchored by the black trim. Just seeing a pair of light blue flip flops at the edge of the bed is proof of how a light blue chair or bedside lamp would add an unexpected and welcome twist to all the vibrant energy of the pink.


051309_jadlerKid5.jpgInstead of picking one of these colors as the "main" color, pick a dark charcoal grey for the base and treat the hot pink, orange, and light blue as accent colors.

(Images: Elle Decor, Living Etc.)