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13 Best Yellow Room Ideas 2020
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Hello, sunshine.
By Steele Marcoux
MICHAEL MUNDY. © Designing History by Michael S. Smith, Rizzoli New York, 2020
Is it possible to paint our way to a more sunnier outlook? Perhaps—especially with some of the most iconic rooms in history as our guide.
For centuries, world leaders, cultural cognoscenti, and designers alike have turned to the color yellow to enliven rooms, thanks to its glow as a backdrop for candlelight and its power to re-create the atmosphere of sunnier climes inside. Today, the color—with its mood-altering qualities and just a tinge of nostalgia—feels as fresh, relevant, and necessary as ever as we're spending more time at home than we have for decades.
The hue has a surprising range in tone, depending on the amount of black or white mixed in, and shade, based on the whether the yellow skews more orange or green. And its brightening potential is just as potent for a living room color scheme as it is in a dining room, entry hall, bedroom, or kitchen.
Find your ideal shade of yellow right here, from pale butter and bold citrus to more unexpected colors like warm ochre and mustard.
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Mark D. Sikes's Classic Daffodil Living Room in Alabama
Designer Mark D. Sikes leaned on cheerful shades of yellow to infuse this 1950s Mountain Brook, Alabama, home with youthful energy. In the living room, the walls are painted Farrow & Ball’s Citron, a soft, sunny backdrop for the the floral sofa upholstery and curtains by Lee Jofa. The geometric abaca rug by Patterson Flynn Martin sets the tone for pattern play. The armchair is by Hickory Chair Furniture Co. with ikat upholstery by Pierre Frey.
Courtesy of Dolly Lenz Real Estate
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Mario Buatta's Layered Lemon New York Living Room
Inspired by Nancy Lancaster's famous drawing room in London, not to mention the English country look popularized by his friend and designer John Fowler, New York decorator Mario Buatta chose this sunny shade for his own living room, where it served as crisp foil for his collections, from books to dog paintings and more.
Melanie Acevedo
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Christopher Spitzmiller's Butter-Rich Living Room in the Hudson Valley
Potter Christopher Spitzmiller is well known for his love of color—and his love of country life. So perhaps it's no wonder he would channel the spirit of iconic living rooms decorated by the likes of John Fowler and Mario Buatta for his own country home in New York's Hudson Valley. The walls are painted Sweet Butter by Benjamin Moore.
Thomas Loof
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Katie Ridder's Halcyon Hamptons Dining Room
Dandelion-yellow lacquered walls in the dining room of this Hamptons house designed by Katie Ridder reinforce the laid-back vibe created by the classic summer house design: rattan chairs (Janus et Cie), a pineapple-footed mahogany table, and painted floors inspired by a Moroccan checkerboard tile pattern.
Wall paint, Sunrays by Benjamin Moore.
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Sir John Soane's Limoncello Drawing Room in London
Swathed in yellow from head to toe, walls to upholstery, the drawing room in the home of architect Sir John Soane (now a museum) was intended to re-create the golden sunshine of Rome or Pompeii. Although the saturated shade would not have been altogether shocking during the Regency period, its monochromatic application reads as surprisingly modern. Today, the color is known as Soanian yellow.
Sequoia Designs © Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello
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Thomas Jefferson's Honey-Yellow Dining Room at Monticello
In 2011, after spending many post-Jeffersonian years being covered with blue paint, the walls of the dining room at Monticello were returned to chrome yellow following paint analysis studies. It's understood that Jefferson went to great lengths to acquire lead chromate yellow pigment after it was invented in France in the early 19th century.
Lesley Unruh
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Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey's Sunny Connecticut Entry
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Sister Parish's Yellow Oval Room at the White House
Located on the south side of the second floor of the White House and overlooking the South Lawn and the Ellipse, the Yellow Oval Room may be the most well-known yellow room in America.
The earliest description of the room, which dates to the John Adams administration, mentions yellow wallpaper with gilded stars. Two administrations later, Dolly Madison outfitted it in yellow damask in 1809. This image shows the room during the administration of President John F. Kennedy decorated by Sister Parish and Stephane Boudin.
MICHAEL MUNDY. © Designing History by Michael S. Smith, Rizzoli New York, 2020
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Michael S. Smith's Yellow Oval Room at the White House
In 2010, California designer Michael S. Smith was appointed by President Barack Obama to the Committee for the Preservation of the White House, and his decoration of the American landmark is chronicled in Designing History: The Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House (Rizzoli, September 2020).
In Smith's redecoration of the Yellow Oval Room, shown here, paintings by Paul Cézanne (left) and Daniel Garber from the White House collection flank the fireplace in the Yellow Oval Room. Antique toys from the Smithsonian are displayed on the shelves to the left and sofas by Jonas are covered in a Claremont damask.
ERIC PIASECKI
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Anthony Baratta's Dijon Ski Chalet Bedroom in Utah
Designer Anthony Baratta lined the walls of this Utah guest house in a rustic Pierre Frey wallcovering. The antique buggy seats are repurposed as benches and upholstered with a Manuel Canovas fabric. The headboards of the room’s custom beds are in a Christopher Hyland fabric. The plaid carpet is from Anthony Monaco Carpet & Textile Design.
Nicholas Mele
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Meg Braff's Throwback Tropical Bedroom in Palm Beach
For her bedroom for the 2019 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, designer Meg Braff played off the color palette of the Florida locale by custom-coloring one of her wallpapers, Rainforest, in mango yellow and bougainvillea pink.
The low-slung poster bed, adorned in bedding by Leontine Linens and upholstered in Braff’s Beverly Hills fabric, gives the space an early 1970s vibe, as do the moments of vintage brass, acanthus motifs, caning, lucite, and bamboo.
Ken Hayden
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William Haines's Midcentury Gold Bedroom at Sunnylands
In the 1960s, Walter and Leonore Annenberg enlisted actor and interior designer William Haines to design their 25,000-square-foot estate, Sunnylands, in Rancho Mirage, California. In their bedroom, upholstery, drapery, carpeting, and accessories in soft shades of banana and pale lemon frame views of the desert landscape in soft golden light and cemented the hue as the shade for nostalgia-tinged bedrooms.
Courtesty of Susan Zises Green
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Susan Zises Green's Timeless Flax Hall in Nantucket
In the entry hall of designer Susan Zises Green's Nantucket home, antique pieces—a rooster weathervane Zises Green purchased at auction in Nantucket, a pair of amethyst hurricanes she found at Price Glover Antiques, and a selection of her Nantucket lightship baskets—set the stage for the collected look that runs throughout her home.
The walls are painted Pale Avocado by Benjamin Moore.
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Steele Marcoux Editor in Chief, VERANDA Steele Marcoux is the Editor in Chief at VERANDA, covering design trends, architecture, and travel for the brand.
20 ways to decorate with a yellow color scheme |
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If you love the thought of yellow room ideas, but haven't had the courage to decorate in this sunny palette, these inspiring schemes may well convince you. Warm colors are having something of a revival, so perhaps now is the time to decorate 'sunny side up'.
From yellow living rooms to mudrooms in this exuberant color, these rooms all have something in common, however much yellow they have in them: they are warm and welcoming.
While the popularity of decorating with yellow has been revived in recent times, the hue itself isn't new – the color yellow is one of the oldest shades in history.
Farrow & Ball ’s color consultant Joa Studholme notes that we are embracing stronger shades when decorating our homes.
These include the range of hues from reds and pinks to oranges and yellows found on the warm half of the color wheel. Much research has been done into how colors affect our mood. Yellow inspires optimism, creating a summery feel; team it with charcoal and black for modern look.
Below is our selection of favorite yellow room ideas for inspiration.
Yellow room ideas
While yellow room ideas may appeal, you can of course decorate with yellow in a more subtle way, through accent colors. In all of its forms, yellow has been declared one of the best colors to make a room feel happy by paint experts.
‘Current trends show a real shift towards brighter colors with a clean-cut finish,’ says Sue Kim, senior color designer at Valspar . ‘When choosing room color ideas, don’t forget to look beyond the walls – consider the ceiling, skirting, window frames and mouldings and how they can be brought into the scheme.’
1. Layer yellow for a welcoming entryway
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Yellow room ideas are wonderful if you are looking for entryway color ideas, but consider muted tones that won't overwhelm what is a busy, sometimes cluttered space.
’Quince is a particularly versatile and adaptable shade, finding natural matches with all manner of contrasting shades. It’s also just as happy to exist in harmony with other bold yellow tones, such as Saffron and Olive,' says Rebecca Elderfield, Product and Services Director at Neptune . See our collection of yellow hallway ideas for more inspiration.
2. Reverse a classic yellow and blue combination
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'Yellow and blue is a classic color combination for rooms,' says Lucy Searle, Editor in Chief of Homes & Gardens. 'While it is often used in pastel shades and in floral designs to create a traditional, pretty finish that can't be beaten, it can also be used in strong pairings to create a more contemporary feel. I'm intrigued by the spaces above, where a contemporary blue and yellow mix is reversed from one room to the next.'
3. Hang subtly patterned yellow wallpaper in hallways
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For a more traditional finish for a hallway or entryway, choose a subtly patterned yellow wallpaper for your walls.
And, if you are looking for yellow room ideas that have an old world appeal, combine yellow with warm or dark-toned woods in antique furniture, as in this space by Henriette von Stockhausen of VSP Interiors .
'I find that antiques have a timeless quality that is difficult to achieve with most modern pieces, and the depth that they give to a scheme provide unparalleled comfort. However, often it is the juxtaposition of old and new that creates that certain special energy,' says Henriette.
4. Pick a beige-yellow for an elegant living room
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'Rooms such as home libraries where you like to linger deserve the more leisurely touch when it comes to color choices, so having a shade which is measured and easy going offers calm and contented vibes,' says stylist and art director Sara Bird . 'Go for mid-tone yellows that offer warm and uplifting notes throughout the day and that mature with age come night-time.'
'We recently painted our sitting room in Pollen by Atelier Ellis, using the same color across the ceiling, woodwork and walls.
The room is drenched in this muted, earthy yellow making it warm and inviting without feeling overbearing,' says Lou Graham, Co-Owner of Graham & Green .
5. Combine yellow and green in the new muted shades
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'Yellow room ideas' needn't mean all over yellow. You can use tones of mustard yellow in your home to provide a clever mix of brightness and warmth. Fantastic mixed with beige-pink walls, warm wood furniture, this earthy shade looks great with an additional contrast color such as green. In fact, next to yellow and blue, yellow and green room ideas are amongst the most popular pairings.
6. Add zingy yellows as surprising accents
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Add a pinch of the unexpected. Be brave enough to introduce a bold element of surprise – sometimes the successful use of yellow relies on less, not more.
Decorator Suzy Hoodless used this technique with her own yellow living room ideas, where she painted the architrave between the library and sitting room in a near neon yellow to create definition between the two spaces.
'A powerful shock of a bold or unexpected hue instantly saves a space from being too polite,' says Suzy. 'I particularly like to paint woodwork in an unexpected color, together with quieter tones and lively patterns on cushions or upholstery, it results in things that perhaps shouldn't really go together but somehow they do.'
7. Give a classic yellow room idea a contemporary twist
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This deep yellow is a classic choice for an elegant living room, but you can give a traditional living room a more modern appeal by choosing a gloss finish for your wallpaper.
Teaming the yellow with grey tempers the bold wall color, while the addition of a mulberry accent color adds balance and a hit of drama.
8. Add yellow in details
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If yellow room ideas are appealing but you want to add this sunny shade in splashes rather than swathes, one way to do so is with accessories.
Just as interior designer Suzy Hoodless painted the entrance to her living room in a citrus yellow, here, interior stylist and art director Kate French added a touch of yellow in woodwork and accessories. 'There's something alluring about a room that's bursting with color,' she says. 'Draw attention to an architectural detail by painting it yellow, a perfect way to break up the pattern.'
9. Choose yellow for a stand-out contemporary kitchen
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Grey is the versatile and much-loved neutral and teamed with soft camomile and primrose yellows can create a gentle but energizing feel to a room that works with any style. Here, citrus hues draw to eye and add a bright summery lift, while an intricate white and grey marble backsplash gives this room a gentle exoticism.
10. Add yellow to brighten up a pantry
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Rich turmeric has a Seventies feel and pairs beautifully with warm woods or jewel shades, and are perfect for pantry ideas, which can, of course, be much more exuberant than your kitchen color ideas.
'Ochre hues are ideal for adding a burst of intense golden warmth. A palette of rich mustard with deeper shades creates a well balanced look,' says Laura O’Connell, product manager, Thomas Sanderson .
11. Pick cooler yellows for a traditional feel
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This beautiful three-toned yellow kitchen belongs to cook and author Skye McAlpine and is a masterclass in how to get this color right in more traditional spaces. Inspired by the 1950s kitchen in the house Skye and her husband rent in Venice, the city where Skye grew up and returns to regularly, it shows how even hard surfaces like kitchen cabinets can combine comfort with patina.
12. Choose monotone yellow room ideas for guest rooms
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If you are looking for yellow bedroom ideas, remember that they are perfect for creating warmth in cool spaces. With this classic scheme in superb sunshine yellows, interior designer Veere Grenney provides a masterclass on how to brighten a north-facing room.
It features wallpaper, bed curtains and valances in Belvedere in Straw, with curtains in Verandah, also in Straw, both from the designer’s collections.
13. Embrace a bright yellow for a dark bedroom
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Lighter yellow room ideas are wonderful for enhancing a space, making it feel bigger and brighter.
‘I love all colors. When you open the door, even if the room isn’t filled with sunlight, color can alter your mood dramatically and that should never be underestimated. Sunshine isn’t always a guarantee, so I like to add a touch of yellow to brighten up our schemes,' says Kit Kemp , co-founder, Firmdale Hotels.
14. Let yellow dominate darker schemes
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Despite yellow in this dark blue bedroom only appearing in as an accent shade, it is the dominant color in the scheme, showing its power. The effect of this splash of vibrant color would be less effective if the ceiling were painted white; instead, its punchy nature is maximized by the room's cocooning color scheme.
15. Choose yellow for cheery kids' rooms
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While yellow is a natural choice for kids' room ideas, it's worth bearing in mind that it is an energizing shade that inspires activity rather than rest.
However, its space-enhancing, neutral tones shouldn't be ignored, especially in shared bedrooms, which make a great choice. For success, choose buttery tones rather than zingy ones, and take down the lively-levels with a hit of darker colors, such as navy. In combination, these colors are a dream.
16. Balance yellow in a bathroom with monochromes
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Symbolizing energy and optimism, yellow bathroom ideas are becoming more popular, both in sanitaryware, tiles and, more traditionally, wall colors. Muted yellows with a hint of grey in them will give you an elegant finish that is ideal for a grown-up bathroom; you may want to leave brighter yellows for family or kids' bathrooms.
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Give large bathrooms a hit of yellow(Image credit: Drummonds )
In large bathrooms, bright yellow does have a place, and we are seeing boldly colored sanitaryware becoming more popular as we embrace bright colors in unexpected places more readily.
'You can paint the exterior of some baths to suit your scheme,' advises Jennifer Ebert, digital editor of Homes & Gardens. 'However, if you want a safer yellow room ideas, brightly colored towels can give you that much-needed hit of color.'
18. Brighten up a powder room with yellow
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Powder room ideas can be bolder and more adventurous than in just about any other space in your home. In fact, we think brightly colored powder room wall decor is de rigueur. This is certainly the place to indulge in yellow room ideas, and we love this elegant approach by interior designer Henriette von Stockhausen.
19. Put yellow on a ceiling to make a small space sunny
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In a really small space, adventurous ceiling ideas can make a room that's limited on decorating choices feel really special.
'The fifth wall is a great way to add layering and a three-dimensional aspect to the design of a space, says Elnaz Namaki, creative director, Elnaz Namaki Studio .
20. Bring yellow into a laundry room or mudroom
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Looking for fun laundry room ideas or mudroom ideas? A splash of bold yellow can make all the difference.
'Don’t shy away from color or pattern in your laundry room, if anything, this is one place to really embrace it,' says interior designer Kathleen Walsh .
21. Bring zest to a utility room
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Yellow is a colour that induces creativity. What better place to use it in its brightest, zingiest form than a flower or utility room? Interior design team Salvesen Graham created this joyous space, which is painted in Little Greene’s Mister David Intelligent matt emulsion, with open scalloped shelves to soften the utilitarian nature of the room.
The finishing touch is the pretty, skirted storage, fashioned from a repurposed bed hanging sewn with white linen tea towels.
21. Balance summery yellows with patterned fabrics
(Image credit: Photograph Anders Gramer / Styling Katrin Cargill. Bench upholstered in Knole in Tapestry from Madeaux, with a cushion in its Berber Stripe in Saffron. The walls are in Little Greene’s Mister David )
Yellow walls are the perfect choice for an all-year-round living room scheme. Achieve seasonal balance by ensuring that the colors of contrasting upholstery, furnishings and flooring work for both halves of the year.
Include natural textured flooring, fabrics in summery neutrals and stripes with weaves in ochres, burgundy and olive hues. This bench has been upholstered in Knole in Tapestry from Madeaux, with a cushion in its Berber Stripe in Saffron. The walls are in Little Greene’s Mister David.
22. Paint a bookshelf in yellow
(Image credit: Photograph Mike Garlick / Beehive Place paint from Mylands)
Yellow walls can be a bold statement, for a more subtle approach to decorating with yellow consider limiting the shade to furniture and woodwork.
‘If yellow walls might be too much for you, introduce it into smaller areas such as kitchen cabinetry, window and door woodwork, the inside of a wardrobe or by painting a favourite piece of furniture, ' says Dominic Myland, owner of Mylands Paints .
23. Introduce yellow accents
(Image credit: Salvesen Graham / Photograph by Simon Brown; bathroom in the home of Aurelia London founder Claire Vero)
Playful scale and pattern are at the heart of this uplifting bathroom design by Salvesen Graham.
A yellow palette is used judiciously lining a pair of Roman blinds, with a pair of mid-century wall lights and a statement chequerboard paint-effect floor with wallpaper in Closet Stripe by Farrow & Ball.
24. Paint a kitchen island
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Painting a kitchen island yellow is a quick and easy way to breathe new life into a kitchen which will bring an uplifting pop of color without dominating the space.
This sunflower paint from Sanderson is part of a collection that has been developed by Morris & Co to complement its iconic prints. A gently sunny hue, it contrasts beautifully with the grain of the period panelling, textured brick and warm oak beams.
25. Create a serene living space with ditsy florals
(Image credit: Jane Churchill’s Nerissa wallpaper in yellow)
Yellow wallpapers in small-scale floral prints are a fabulous way to bring a feeling of serenity and happiness to living rooms. Featuring a delicate honeysuckle design in a golden hue, this Nerissa paper by Jane Churchill brings the beauty of nature and a summer glow into the space.
Keep the look light with white woodwork and upholstery in a combination of neutrals and large-scale florals and finish the scheme by adding in a yellow side table and golden fresh flowers.
26. Wallpaper with elegant florals
(Image credit: Cinda’s Roses wallpaper in Sunshine, Lucinda Rogers for Lew)
Sunshine yellow shades and rose motifs make for a romantic combination on wallpapers and are a brilliant way to bring an elegant feel to bedrooms, living rooms or dining rooms.
Cinda’s Roses in Sunshine from Lucinda Rogers for Lewis & Wood , is a traditional wallpaper design with a contemporary twist. Its rich yellow backdrop has that soothing end-of-the-day quality that is neither too bright nor too loud - great for yellow dining room ideas.
27. Highlight a window alcove
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Color blocking the inset to a window with yellow creates a dynamic effect that not only brings warmth but offers an eye-catching focus to a room.
Painted in Mustard Jar Breatheasy coloured emulsion by Crown , this warm paint hue was developed with the mid-century trend in mind and is made from a deep greyed-yellow that has got the depth of an old gold.
‘This cheery color imbues the room with optimism and is perfect for bringing a sense of positivity into the home,’ says Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown. ‘Yellow is also very soothing, particularly when paired with cool, calming tones such as greys and pale, muted blues.
The color creates a sense of calm with a feeling of well-being and restfulness.’
28. Think about the light
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When it comes to deciding where and how much yellow to use in a room, consider the light in the space and its orientation advises Dominic Myland, owner of Myland Paints.
‘As with any pigment, natural light will affect how your color choice looks in a room so I’d always recommend painting a sample onto the different walls in a room so you can see how it will look in different lights throughout the day.'
'For a north-facing room, yellows and yellow- based off-whites will imbue the room with warmth and counterbalance a cool light,' he adds.
How do you make a yellow room look good?
The key to making a yellow room look good is choosing exactly the right shade. This is determined by how much natural daylight the room gets and whether that light is cool or warm. Small windows and a north- or east-facing orientation will generally mean the room will be darker, so you need to go for either warm-toned pale yellows to make them feel bigger and brighter, or warm-toned mustard yellows for an inviting appeal.
For bright, airy, warm rooms, you can afford to go for yellows with a hint of grey in them or much cooler pastel shades.
Which color is best with yellow?
Yellow goes best with blue and green, though it is also a great match for grey, white and even black. We also love to pair yellow with jewel shades, such as ruby.
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Yellow color in the interior: secrets of use
We all know that yellow is a symbol of the sun, warmth and, of course, summer! Today we will tell you about all the intricacies of using this color in interior design and how to avoid mistakes.
Why is yellow useful?
Yellow color is of great benefit for our well-being and mood:
- invigorates and tones
- improves mental performance
- improves memory
- helps you focus
- inspires
- creates a feeling of comfort
Since yellow is associated with bright sunshine, we automatically plunge into a joyful summer atmosphere, which evokes pleasant emotions and good memories.
Yellow is best for dark or cold rooms.
So, if a person is in rooms with the same temperature, but one of them has shades of yellow, then it is in this room that he will experience a feeling of warmth. This is due to the fact that this color has an exciting effect on our psyche: the heart beats faster, breathing more often, and the blood circulates more actively through the body. nine0003
In which rooms is it best to use yellow?
In the first place, we boldly place kitchen ! Yellow will help you cheer up in the morning and make it easier to endure the awakening process.
A kitchen made in this color design increases appetite and gives a good mood in the morning. But if you diligently struggle with the constant desire to snack and are on a diet, then it is better not to tempt fate. In this case, we recommend using a muted mustard yellow or yellow-gray. nine0003
If you can afford a kitchen in bright colors, then just imagine how nice it is to drink morning coffee in such a cozy place!
The second place in our rating is bathroom .
The yellow bathroom is guaranteed to charge you with a positive attitude every morning! This color helps to cope with depression and relieves melancholic mood. By taking a bath in such a room, you will get rid of negative thoughts and make the necessary pause that will help you deal with any issues. nine0003
We give the third place to office if you have one in your house. The fact is that yellow improves efficiency and increases creativity! It is for this reason that many offices use this shade in the design of the workspace.
In other words, if you want to work fruitfully and increase your income, feel free to paint the walls yellow :)
Fourth place - hallway ! This is the place where we start our acquaintance with the house, and yellow is a friendly and very “cozy” shade that sets you in a good mood. nine0003
On the fifth place we placed children's ! For kids, the yellow color in the room is a real holiday: the room will always look bright and joyful, causing positive emotions in the baby. In addition, it has been proven that children are less likely to want to paint on yellow walls, which means that they will remain safe and sound. But this color has its own nuances. We will talk about this a little later.
Less suitable for yellow are living room and bedroom. nine0008 The fact is that a long stay in a room with such a color design tires the eye and does not allow the body to tune in to rest. And the living room and bedroom are exactly the places where we want to feel comfort and tranquility.
If, nevertheless, yellow is your goal, then we recommend using pastel calm shades that do not affect the nervous system.
What colors can yellow be combined with?
Yellow is the lightest and brightest color in the spectrum. It is easily combined with other colors, but you should not get carried away with it. In its pure form, it will "crush", as a result of which it needs a pair. nine0003
So, possible color combinations.
Yellow + blue
Yellow and blue are the color of the sky and the sun. That is why the interior in such a color combination will look joyful and positive. This design is great for children's rooms or for a teenage boy's room.
In such a room, the sunshine of yellow is suppressed by the noble blue, which will prevent fatigue.
Yellow+violet
Shades of yellow harmonize perfectly with all shades of purple. Beige-purple kitchens, yellow-lilac children's and olive-lavender bedrooms look very impressive.
The best solution for interior design in these colors is the following option: shades of yellow are the background against which various interior items stand out with the help of purple. If you do the opposite, then such an interior will look somewhat gloomy.
Yellow+Green
Green and yellow are perfect shades for each other. They create a feeling of joy and give the interior richness. These natural colors are best for a nursery or kitchen. However, they can also be used in the living room and bedroom, as green and yellow are the best way to make up for the lack of color that we all experience in winter.
Yellow+White
This combination is typical for classic interiors, where the emphasis is on restraint in design. For this option, a pale yellow or lemon color is most often used, paired with which white or the color of natural wood “works”. nine0003
Yellow + black
This option requires a special approach and careful application.
Most often, this method of color design is found in the kitchen. Yellow and black glossy fronts and countertops are a popular idea for high-tech kitchens.
This color scheme can be diluted with gray or white. This option is also suitable for the living room.
Yellow+grey
Gray goes well with all colours. But the best pair for him is yellow, because this combination symbolizes silver and gold, as well as a gray sky with the rays of the sun breaking through the clouds. Yellow and gray are suitable for a modern interior and at the same time - for the classics. nine0003
Secrets of using yellow in interiors
- To give the interior a new bright look, you do not need to paint everything yellow - just add a couple of bright accents, for example, frames on the wall, front door, stickers for decor or flower pots.
- By hanging yellow curtains or tulle, you will create a feeling of the presence of sunlight in the room.
This is especially suitable for dark rooms. - Yellow helps to increase the space, so it can be safely used to decorate small rooms
- To create a more "voluminous" appearance of your room, you can use several shades of yellow at once and such an interior will look quite unusual
- Yellow furniture is another "knight's move". If you need to add warmth to the room, you can simply replace the furniture or use yellow bedspreads with pillows.
- Yellow is more suitable for the beautiful half of humanity.
We hope that our article will be useful for you and inspire new ideas;)
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Design nuances
Due to the correct introduction of yellow into the interior, it can have a beneficial effect.
- Psychologically, this color is a natural antidepressant and creates a positive atmosphere in the room. It is also good for stimulating the brain and making it easier to wake up in the morning.
- Too saturated tones are more suitable for decorating a spacious room, because they visually bring the surfaces closer and reduce the size of the bedroom. nine0014
- In sunny rooms with a southern orientation, the yellow color is used fragmentarily, since in the summer it is difficult to bear the heat in such a room.
- This color scheme is especially appropriate for narrow bedrooms with low ceilings. With its help, it turns out to adjust the proportions of the room and visually give it a square shape.
- According to Feng Shui, yellow is considered to absorb negative energy. However, its excessive use can lead to nervous emotional arousal. nine0014
Shades of yellow
Pale yellow shades are used in the design for a relaxing atmosphere conducive to a comfortable rest and a calm, sound sleep. Such a muted range is ideal for the bedroom of adults.
More saturated and vibrant yellow tones are more common in the design of a teenager's room, which is always full of energy.
Pictured is a bedroom with mustard-coloured walls.
Pastel, light yellow or lemon shades look unobtrusive and allow you to create a light, bright interior that is pleasing to the eye.
The photo shows a dark yellow wall decoration in the design of a spacious bedroom.
Furniture
The room is decorated with natural wood furniture or white polished models. Thus, it turns out to achieve a soft and natural environment. In the yellow bedroom, you can install contrasting furniture, for example, it can be a blue bed with a figured headboard, blue and white bedside tables or a green and lime closet. nine0003
Also, the surrounding space can be harmoniously complemented with wicker objects or products with forged elements.
Light wooden structures made of oak, beech, royal maple, walnut or alder are preferred as beds. The sleeping place is equipped with the same type of wood-colored cabinets and a whitewashed antique dressing table is placed in the room.
The yellow design will be favorably emphasized by a wardrobe with photo printing on the facade, made in the appropriate range. nine0003
The photo shows the interior of a yellow bedroom decorated with white wooden furniture.
Textile
The simplest option is to decorate the window with plain white tulle curtains or other translucent fabrics. Curtains can have a plain design or be decorated with golden blotches in the form of stripes or floral ornaments.
When using yellow curtains, it is better to choose products that will be several shades more saturated than the main background. Bed linen and bedspread are selected in a similar way. nine0003
The photo shows a bedroom with a bed decorated with a dark yellow coverlet.
Pillows and blankets in dark honey shade, rugs in light sand tones with small patterns or sets in beige, coffee or chocolate color will perfectly fit into the interior, which will give the bedroom depth and expressiveness.
Finishes and materials
For wall cladding, you can choose yellow wallpaper with geometric patterns or large floral prints. An alternative is to use photo wallpaper with the image of petals or various flowers, such as tulips or sunflowers. In the decoration of yellow walls, painting or decorative panels will be appropriate. nine0003
The floor in the bedroom is laid out with brown parquet or gray-black carpet.
The photo shows the floor in the interior of the yellow bedroom, decorated with gray carpeting.
In a small room, it is better to decorate the ceiling with a glossy stretch fabric. For a bedroom that does not need to expand the space, a matte finish is suitable. In terms of color, the ideal solution would be a white gamma of a cold or warm spectrum.
The photo shows a bedroom with a wall covered with yellow wallpaper with small geometric patterns.
Decor and Lighting
For a south-facing room, a ceiling light that emits warm light and wall lamps next to the bed will suffice.
A room with a northern orientation is complemented by a chandelier with a brighter and denser glow.
The interior of the yellow bedroom welcomes the presence of photo frames, figurines and floor vases. Bright and juicy green plants will decorate the atmosphere especially harmoniously. nine0003
As a contrast, accessories in the form of a wall clock with a colorful dial or paintings with sunny landscapes are appropriate.
Amber, lemon or saffron palette can be chosen for decorative elements. Such items will look great on shelves, bookcases or brown shelving.
The photo shows the decoration of the bedroom in yellow and black shades.
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Grays, whites and blacks go well with yellow. A yellow-green combination or a duet with turquoise colors looks very interesting. Red or orange will help to achieve an unexpected effect in the interior composition. However, these colors should be applied very carefully so that the situation does not become tedious and overwhelming.
Yellow combined with brown for a modern and elegant design. This solution is perfect for the bedroom of young people who like to experiment. nine0003
Lemon tones fill the space with freshness and coolness, and with the addition of light green, olive or pistachio flowers, such an interior takes on a truly magnificent look. An unusual option is the combination of a yellow palette with bronze. The bedroom will look stylish with the addition of black accents and chrome elements in combination with glossy surfaces.
The photo shows the interior of a modern bedroom, decorated in yellow and gray colors. nine0003
The union of yellow and white creates a positive mood. Neutral snow-white tones dilute and balance the sunny range. Classic is the combination with gray. It has a rich and at the same time gentle look.
A contrasting tandem of bright yellows and cold blues. Two active shades in combination create an interesting and extraordinary design.
The photo shows a yellow-brown tint combination in the interior of a small bedroom. nine0003
Styles
The classic interior prefers gold tones combined with natural wood furniture, emphasizing the luxury and status of the environment. The interior combines brown and snow-white colors, rich yellow satin or silk textiles.
French Provence is characterized by wheat, straw, cream and other natural pastel shades. In a calm palette, a furniture set is made out, as well as the surface of the walls and floor. nine0003
Modern design often combines yellow with lilac, purple, black and gray tones. With proper use of accent details in combination with simple furniture, you can add the necessary softness and gentle elegance to the bedroom.
Photo of girls' bedrooms
Yellow is a very interesting option for a girl's bedroom. This design can combine several colors. For example, a sunny shade is used for wall decoration, and bedspreads, pillows or curtains have a contrasting design.
