Yellow

Yellow! What a great colour to start on! The colour of energy and brightness. We always use this colour to depict the sun or the light bulb above someone's head. The very stimulating colour yellow has a definite energising effect on people. It is great to use for studies and morning spaces. It has a warmth to it and can fill a room with zing. As one can see the distinct shades have different tonal varieties. 

Adding greens to a yellow can turn it muddy or even brown. Finding the correct shade is so important. I learnt this when using it for a clients study space recently where we tried 3 different yellows. Despite a south facing window, the light had a green element due to the large trees outside - this changed how the colour looked in different times of the day. Also I would advise seeing it on a large sample. This is definitely not the colour you want to get wrong. Get a big paper and paint it from edge to edge in your sample, as a solitary brush stroke will only look like a stain. ​

A yellow circle behind a simple light bulb creates a statement feature without significant expense.

Gorgeous yellow sofa over at Hilary and Flo, paired with a dark wall it makes the room feel really positive but grounded

The home of Tes Hash Davidson and her partner Daniel has a beautiful bright yellow SUNroom that links the kitchen and the guest room.

This gorgeous yellow velvet sofa at Medina Grillo shows how you can create a calm space with such a vibrant colour.

;The great thing about yellow is that, as it is such a strong colour it can be used as an accent in any space and highlight any feature you wish. Here are a few examples;

This incredible space by TA Architettura in Italy, used a muted yellow as the main colour in a central hallway. The doorways are in black giving it a dramatic vibe. And the solitary statement light fitting makes the space feel like it is clad in brass. Genius

Inversely here yellow is used to highlight the archway into this gorgeous kitchen space. Paints by Conran

​Go bold and colour block a reading nook or even simply creating a yellow circle around a simple bulb hanging - genius.  It is a great front door colour (I am biased I know) but its like a ray of sunshine when you come home or greet guests. Nothing is better than a bright door and a welcoming smile!!

My own front door is a bright yellow ray of sunshine!

Look at that yellow fridge! You can't help but smile can you!

This is an incredibly simple way of highlighting a relatively simple fireplace and chimney breast with a zingy yellow colour.

An internal door at Sophie Robinson's painted a citrus yellow for an enteric transition between rooms

Here are my top 5 must haves in Yellow!

Top Left Clockwise:
Minnen bed (IKEA), Giant basket weave merinio (MizzKnits), Dulwich sofa (Rose & Grey), Large yellow Strom jug (Trouva), Arbaaz star bright yellow rug (Latitude Vive)