Varnish orange as a colour element in the living room

Areas of application for orange paint colour

Orange refers to all colour shades between red and yellow. Basically, orange stands for energy and joie de vivre. It is an expression of creativity and promotes general well-being and emotional energy such as compassion, passion and warmth. Orange varnish therefore has a stimulating, dynamic and extravagant effect.

Depending on whether a paint in orange leans more towards red, which is associated with energy, or yellow, which stands for cheerfulness, this colour can appear very differently. The effect of orange coloured paint also depends on what other pigments have been added to the colour. These can be brown pigments that give the orange shade a dark, warm appearance, as with MissPompadour Brown with Terracotta. Or a light beige that transforms orange into a soft salmon tone.

Inside the house, you can create wonderful accents with coloured paint in orange. If you use orange as a wood colour, you can turn an uninteresting piece of furniture into an eye-catcher. If you're brave, paint a wall with orange wall paint - and then design the door to match the wall with orange varnish! Furnishings in subtle beige tones in particular benefit from a few accents in bright orange varnish.

Orange: coloured lacquer for lively wooden furniture

Perhaps you paint a single piece of furniture with furniture paint in orange. Because a piece of wooden furniture can look very chic with a dark, rich varnish in orange. You should then use a matt coloured lacquer quality such as Matt Varnish. Orange doesn't just go well with beige. This colour can also be wonderfully combined with a predominantly green interior. Warm, olive green or greyish green tones in particular go well with furniture lacquer in orange tones. Orange wood lacquer always brings vibrancy and excitement to the room, as the colour stands for fun and joie de vivre.

Orange tones are also perfect for indoor furniture in the kitchen or dining room. Varnishes in orange literally stimulate the appetite, create a friendly atmosphere and also stimulate mental activity and a good mood. These are all effects that are highly desirable in dining rooms and kitchens.

Orange varnishes can even be used in bedrooms. There, it makes sense to choose a warm and calming coloured paint in orange for a statement piece. How about Orange with Chestnut?

If you are painting untreated wood, it makes sense to prime with MissPompadour To Bond & Block. The primer prevents bleeding wood from staining your paint coat.

Orange varnish for painting metal

You can also embellish metal furniture or banisters with orange coloured paint. Orange is familiar from the lead-based rust inhibitor red lead, which used to be almost ubiquitous. Although it is hardly used today, it can be found on the exterior of many older building structures. If you want to avoid the anti-rust look, make sure that your orange colour stands out clearly from the classic red lead orange.

Priming with To Bond & Block is also recommended on metal so that the colour can adhere better to the smooth surface. If you are painting rusty metal, sand off the rust well and use a rust protection primer before applying the primer.

Embellish plastics with orange coloured paint

Surfaces made of plastic or with plastic veneer can also be beautifully finished with orange coloured paint. You should then only apply a primer such as MissPompadour To Bond & Block. The primer creates a secure hold for your varnish on the smooth plastic surface. Then there's nothing to stop you transforming your high-gloss kitchen fronts or old IKEA furniture!

Paint tiles, stone and concrete with coloured orange paint

Inside the house, you can finish stone window sills or exposed brickwork with a coloured orange paint. A dull concrete wall that you've grown tired of can be given a radiant effect and put in a good mood with a coat of Orange with Goldfish.

Tiles in the house, whether on the floor or on the wall, can create a whole new mood with a coat of tile paint in orange tones. This can put a bathroom in a good mood early in the morning. with To Bond & Block can also help the colour adhere better to the tiles.

If you are painting floor tiles, it is also advisable to give them extra protection with MissPompadour To Seal after painting. This will help them withstand daily wear and tear.

The MissPompadour Stencils can also be used to combine coloured lacquer in different shades of orange. Incidentally, varnishes in orange also go wonderfully with all shades of grey.

Orange coloured paint for exterior use

Because there are so many different shades of orange, paints in these many friendly shades between red and yellow can be used indoors and outdoors in a variety of ways. A coat of paint in the sophisticated colour of MissPompadour Orange with Salmon can embellish metal garden furniture, for example. This soft orange colour fits wonderfully into a natural environment. In the Eggshell Varnish quality, it is weatherproof and therefore suitable for outdoor use.

Eggshell Varnish is therefore suitable for painting garden furniture and garden sheds. Paint a garden fence in Orange with Rust instead of classic brown and you will create a subtle twist in your outdoor area.

Colour scheme of orange varnishes

MissPompadour offers a wide range of orange shades. All varnishes are offered in 2 qualities. The matt varnish variant is only suitable for indoors. With this varnish, you can achieve a completely matt, elegant surface with a powdery, velvety finish. The effect of this varnish is elegant and sophisticated.

The second lacquer variant from MissPompadour is the Eggshell Varnish quality. This varnish is characterised by a silky matt, smooth surface . It is extremely hard-wearing and easy to clean. Eggshell Varnish is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

The colour shade Orange with Tangerine, which tends towards yellow, is part of the Orange colour varnish. This bright varnish really puts you in a good mood and is perfect for creating radiant effects. Another varnish in orange is the vibrant Orange with Goldfish, an orange that goes particularly well with the Midcentury style, as it is the typical orange of the Panton era. For those who prefer a softer colour, go for Orange with Salmon. With its light, beige pigments, this colour shade has a "softly drawn" effect. Orange with Rust is darker and more sophisticated. And last but not least, there is a varnish that comes across as warm and cosy. It is the rich Orange with Chestnut. This shade comes from the Mediterranean colour spectrum. It evokes memories of rocks in Haute Provence, as immortalised by Cézanne in his paintings.

You can find a very delicate shade of the orange spectrum in the LittlePomp chalk collection: Apricot & Cheerful is a pastel mixture of white, yellow and orange.

Order orange varnishes from MissPompadour

There is a large selection of paint colours at MissPompadour, so we recommend you order the MissPompadour colour cards before making your decision. The postcard-sized cards can be removed individually and can therefore be viewed on the spot inside or outside in any lighting.

If you find it difficult to decide, please contact our customer service team. Our expert team will be happy to help you with any questions you may have!

Frequently asked questions & answers about orange varnishes

• Are orange paints and varnishes difficult to paint?
  Yes, like all yellow and red varnishes, orange varnishes may need to be applied more than twice. It helps to use a primer under the varnish. With To Bond & Block you create an even base for your paint coat.
• Can all MissPompadour varnishes be used indoors and outdoors?
  Only the Eggshell Varnish quality is suitable for exterior use.