Transform a dark and dreary space with radiant shades of warm yellow …
From butter and primrose to camomile and turmeric, radiant yellow hues add golden warmth to any space including cooler north-facing rooms. Deeper yellows are traditionally used in classic settings. Buttery hues are fast becoming a favourite in more contemporary settings. Using punchy yellow accents is an easy way to transform or update a dark and dreary space: think printed wallpaper, window treatments, furniture, rugs and lamps.
Turn art into decoration: art is an essential element in a well decorated room. @alicemesguich
Mix and match light and dark shades of yellow (ranging from orange yellows to green yellows) to add depth to a room. @alicemesguich
Sunny shades of yellow can turn up the heat in a cold, dark room. @aspace____
Colour has been shown to affect our mood: zingy yellow inspires optimism. @salvesengraham
AND ACCESSORISE …
Hive powder-coated luminium pendant light, Verpan, €978, at Nordic Elements, 38 Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin.
Yellow Palatine four-seater fabric sofa, €5,690, at Roche Bobois, Beacon South Quarter, Dublin 18.
Yellow Majorelle Garden wallpaper, €229 for three rolls; www.mindtheg.com.
Yellow metal table lamp, €69.99, at Homesense, Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15.
Yellow Colour lacquered valchromat cabinet, Hay, €2,087.95; www.wearemaven.ie.
Watercolour yellow St Barths neoprene tote, Naghedi, €345, at Brown Thomas.
Chinese Emperor 478 Pure Flat emulsion paint, Paint & Paper Library, €75 for 2.5l, at Stillorgan Decor, Stillorgan, Co Dublin.
Yellow The Farrah embroidered fabric, Catherine Pierloviski X Maison Pierre Frey, €412.88 a metre; www.pierrefrey.com
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