Splash of Colour: 20 Cheerful Ideas for Decorating With Yellow
Perfect for a dopamine hit, yellow can make a cool, north-facing room feel instantly warmer and more cheerful. Though if not done right, the zinginess of certain yellows can provide an unwanted energy hit. Neon luminous yellow in a bedroom? No thank you. But how can mustards and saffrons be used to create a cosy, restful feel? I’ve had a look around and found some inspiration images you can use to give you some ideas on how to get it right.
Depending on the shade, yellow can appear fresh and clean (think buttermilk), or by using a spicier shade (like ochre), create a more period feel. But finding the perfect shade for your space does need a lot of consideration.
Yellow is a brave choice, and not to everyone’s tastes. But if it’s something you love, go for it. If you do change your mind or put your house on the market, a quick repaint to a safer colour is all that’s needed to undo it. Everything is figureoutable. And though yellow is an eye-catching shade, it can be mitigated by cooler accent tones.
Here are some examples of a splash of yellow done right.
Image from Jatana Interiors.
Image from Skye McAlpine.
Image from Neptune.
Image from Jenna Peffley.
Image from Jenna Peffley.
Image from Lucy Cunningham Interiors.
Image from The Butcher’s Daughter.
Image from Lucy Cunningham Interiors.
Image from The Glebe House Devon.
Image from Country Living.
Image rom Neptune.
Image from Farrow and Ball.
Image from Miss Mustard Seed.
Image from Casa de Valentina.
Image from My Scandinavian Home.
Image from Becky Luigar-Stayner.
Image from Urban Outfitters.
Image from Studio LeCocq.
Image from Jenna Peffley.
Image from Farrow and Ball
For more inspiration for decorating with bold colours, have a look at my post on the viral “Unexpected Red Theory” here.
