When we first saw Gigi Hadid's living room in her Manhattan apartment, we were struck by how warm and homely it felt, not least thanks to her use of an uncommon accent shade.
Decorating with orange may not be everyone's first choice, but in this case, it makes the star's space feel vibrant, storied, and filled with personality.
Even in this small space, Gigi Hadid's bold color choice uplifts rather than overwhelms – and it's all in the balance.
Emilia Guasconi, Feng Shui expert and founder of Your Abundant Space, explains: 'Orange is a powerful color to express vitality and creative energy, so the key to using it elegantly is balance. Orange works best as an accent, like a chair, throw pillows, or art, where it can energize the room without dominating it.'
If you like the way Gigi Hadid's living room features this bold and energetic injection of color, take a look at my round-up of orange furniture and accessories to help you try the look at home.
From a version of her unique Mah Jong modular sofa made by H Hopfer with Missoni fabrics for Roche Bobois at 1st Dibs, to a more pocket-friendly modular orange sofa (at the Home Depot), and smaller decorative pieces, there's something for all budgets.
Shop Orange Living Room Decor Inspired by Gigi Hadid
This is nearly the exact sofa that Gigi Hadid's living room features. The nature of the design means it can be totally unique by mixing fabrics, colors and pieces for myriad different looks.
While this piece doesn't benefit from the mixed pattern option of the Mah Jong sofa, it is modular, allowing for multiple arrangements and the velvet texture brings a softness to balance the bold color.
Gigi Hadid's distinctive orange resin coasters and trinket trays make wonderful accent pieces, and this resin bowl would work equally well on a coffee table for fruit, or other natural decor.
Addison Ross is the go-to for stylish serving trays and this scalloped beauty in lacquered orange ticks all the boxes if you want to go all out on this look. Serve your tea on it or add a candle and some coffee table books.
Whether you go all out on an orange sofa is up to you but if you'd rather just dip a toe in the look for now, an orange bolster cushion is a perfect accent piece, and the velvet cover adds a luxe texture.
This stunningly simple candle will add an instant injection of cheery color, as well as the citrussy spiced scent of Moroccan orange flower, Indian jasmine and Mexican tuberose, which plays into Gigi Hadid's boho aesthetic.
We love how Gigi Hadid's modular sofa allows the opportunity to ring the changes with different colors and prints, by moving the parts around – bring the orange to the top for an uplifting vibe, or pare it back by emphasising more muted hues or patterns. It's such an iconic piece of furniture, thanks to the Missoni print fabrics and uniquely distinctive shape.
Gigi Hadid also cleverly picks out the accent shade of the sofa in her accessories, from candles (we love this Hudson Grace 3-wick candle) to resin trinket trays and coasters, combined with treasures from her travels for a boho vibe.
This addition of personality through collected pieces, like her Hamsa hand decoration (this Walmart option is similar), coffee table books, and crystals, also helps the space to feel more storied and layered, which, in turn, softens the initial impact of the bright orange.
Texture is another clever device to keep use of orange intentional rather than jarring. In Gigi Hadid's living room, you'll see corduroy upholstery, velvet throw pillows, natural flooring, and woven trays – all of which add interest and depth to the space. Emilia adds: 'pairing orange with grounding neutrals like cream, taupe, navy, or soft gray helps it feel sophisticated rather than loud.'
Gigi Hadid's living room certainly captures the model's expressive spirit, and if it has inspired you to try using orange as an accent color, we say go for it. Be brave, experiment, and find a look that works for you and your space.
