Is Yellow the Happiest Hue?
A pop of the cheery colour does wonders for a space
In today’s emoji pop culture, the smiley face symbol, perhaps more than any other, conveys a message of happiness and optimism. The use of yellow as background colour is an obvious choice: it is the colour of spring, sunshine, and songbirds. Yellow radiates with an unclouded happiness and optimism, so it is a natural preference for designers searching for ways to bring a positivity into our homes.
In this kitchen of neutral shades, a simple, inexpensive shot of yellow is enough to add a welcome vibrancy that transforms the banal to novel.
This elegant drawing room uses yellow in abundance. Notice how the colour cuts through the formality of the room, balancing the imposing architecture and proportions of the room with a youthful energy.
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This yellow couch fills this room with sunshine. The neutral backdrop and select pink and orange accents temper the vibrant tones. I designed it for a client whose brief was for us to give them a home that would make them smile, and this room certainly does just that. What I like most about this room is that whilst it resonates with an optimism, there is a serenity too, that soothes as much as it inspires.
That’s right – playful colours and tranquility are not necessarily mutually exclusive.
This yellow couch fills this room with sunshine. The neutral backdrop and select pink and orange accents temper the vibrant tones. I designed it for a client whose brief was for us to give them a home that would make them smile, and this room certainly does just that. What I like most about this room is that whilst it resonates with an optimism, there is a serenity too, that soothes as much as it inspires.
That’s right – playful colours and tranquility are not necessarily mutually exclusive.
Here we see another bright yellow sofa … but it is surrounded by lashes of white, and balanced by soft tones of blues and greys. The room reverberates with a vibe that is as serene as it is joyful.
Check out this study: it is one of my favourite rooms. Here, tranquility, glamour and simplicity are all combined in one delightful space. Notice how the slight addition of the yellow on the back of the upholstered chair is enough to cut through the seriousness of the space, and add warmth and humour to the room.
If the earlier subtle pops of the happy hue are leaving you longing for more, then check out this decadent entry vestibule. US designer DKOR Interiors describes this space as the Sun Room, awash in head-to-toe yellow. Metallic and mirrored details up the luxe factor of this cheery room.
So who says yellow is too playful to be glamorous? This space is a rhapsody in yellow and certainly makes a stunning first impression.
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Yellow in the Nursery? Yes or No?
A shade that’s called Minion Yellow
Notice how the simple addition of yellow accessories can add a vitality that elevates this bedroom.
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