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 aluminium pendant light, Verpan, €978, at Nordic Elements.
Yellow Palatine four-seater fabric sofa, €5,690, at Roche Bobois.
Yellow Majorelle Garden wallpaper, €229 for three rolls; Mind The Gap.
Yellow metal table lamp, €69.99, at Homesense.
Yellow Colour lacquered valchromat cabinet, Hay, €1,701.95; Maven.
Yellow The Farrah embroidered fabric, Catherine Pierloviski X Maison Pierre Frey, €412.88 a metre.
Chinese Emperor 478 Pure Flat emulsion paint, Paint & Paper Library, €75 for 2.5l, at Stillorgan Decor.
St Barths neoprene tote bag, Naghedi, €345, at Brown Thomas.
