Amelie interiors (and no, this is not a company)

The movie Amelie is memorable and noteworthy for so many reasons, most of which I will not be listing here. I mention the movie because director Jean-Pierre Jeunet really knew what he was doing when it came to setting the tone of the movie with color. I think it took the third time (I'm slow sometimes) of viewing this movie, years ago, before I realized that every scene contained was some variation of lime and orange (perhaps green and red would be the correct colors to use here but lime and orange is more interesting). If you've seen the movie, and I'm willing to bet money that most of you have, you know what I'm talking about. If you haven't seen the move, I don't know what you're doing reading this and not watching the movie, because really, life doesn't begin without a good viewing of Amelie.

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Lime and orange is an amazingly vibrant color combo that can go oh so wrong if restraint is not involved. Here are a few interior examples I've collected over the past couple of weeks. Here, the lime couch is the star of the room and the orange flowers are a playful accent. This is agreat solution if you're shy about the color combo and just want to try it. The rug draws both the colors in perfectly.
via umama
This sophisticated space would be too stuffy for me without the fun lime table and chairs. I can't tell you what that is on the wall, but it's working.
via Metropolitan Home
Whoa! Neon works against a neutral background...I love the lighthearted feel of this space.
via Desire to Inspire
This is a designed space that looks lived in...the fresh flowers are a nice finishing touch and echo the painting above the mantle.
via House and Home
Adding a touch of color to a white space might be all the change you need for a bedroom makeover. The painted wardrobe is subdued and so pretty. Note the touch of orange on the bed.
via LivingEtc
Do you tend to fall asleep in your workspace (not that you'd admit it if you do)? Citrus colors energize and what better place to have them than where you work?
via Living Etc
I haven't thought about using cutting boards as decor, but these shapes work really well. The bright colors are best accented with modern, streamlined shapes.
via Living Etc
Again, the color combo, although striking, doesn't need to be garish. The pale, sea foam color on this wall is a lovely backdrop for the retro couch.
via Made by Girl
This is a fantastic combo for a children's room, boy or girl.
via Design Sponge
So, what do you think about these Amelie-inspired spaces?
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