Yellow is not just an exciting color. It’s also one of the most fun colors to play around with when it comes to home decorating. Depending on the shades and undertones, it can have different personalities and impacts to a room.
Yellow with red undertones can warm up what would otherwise seem just a stark and sterile space. If it has a blue undertone, then it becomes a cool color which would be great on accessories and small furnishings. The right shade can also serve as a relaxing backdrop.
Whether you’re coating an entire wall yellow or just one side of it or throwing some yellow accessories, this smile-inducing color can give your room a total face-lift.
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1. Yellow accent powder room
A double strip of tiled walls coated in yellow gives this powder room a burst of color and warmth. The rest of the green tiled walls offset with cool tones and fade into the background, letting the sunny accents shine out.
Colors used with yellow in this room: Green and brown.
2. Yellow primary bedroom
Not all shades and undertones of yellow can be used for bedrooms. This peachy yellow primary bedroom, however, has the right twinge of red that gives it a soft look and makes it feel soothing. The dark colors from the wall paintings above the bed stand out to provide visual focus.
Colors used with yellow in this room: Grey, brown and a touch of blue.
3. Yellow and brown dining room
This dining room has yellow walls that neutralizes into the background as it mixes with brown fixtures and accessories. The rattan blinds and basket add visual texture while the same-toned exposed beams, wooden chairs and hardwood flooring make the space feel organic.
Colors used with yellow in this room: Grey, brown and a touch of blue, green and black.
4. Yellow Eclectic dining room
There’s nothing mellow with this yellow dining room. A warm buttery yellow meshes beautifully with pops of other bright cool colors, giving plenty of visual interest. The right balance of warm and cool tones among the colors integrate the look.
Colors used with yellow in this room: Brown, green, orange and a touch of grey.
5. Yellow family room
This family room looks cozy and inviting. Muted yellow walls wrap the room with a calming atmosphere while the wall sconces and chandelier cast a dramatic glow to the space.
Colors used with yellow in this room: White, brown and a touch of grey and black.
6. Yellow and brown home office
The yellow interior wallpaper gives this small home office a seamless look with just the right touch of whimsy. The wooden table and floating shelves fade into the background while the black and white accessories add visual focus.
Colors used with yellow in this room: White, brown, black and a touch of grey.
7. Yellow and white Contemporary home office
This monochromatic Contemporary home office is brightened up with a coating of warm yellow on the walls. It makes the all-white boxes, shelves, desk and chairs stand out with a modern and fresh look. Pops of black add interesting visual breaks.
Colors used with yellow in this room: White, black and a touch of grey and brown.
8. Yellow and pink Eclectic home office
A splash of perky yellow wallpaper packs this tiny Eclectic home office with a punch of light and cheery glow. The hot pink lampshade and desk offset with warmth while the colorful Lucite chair gives a unique modern spin.
Colors used with yellow in this room: Pink, brown and a touch of grey, orange and green.
9. Yellow Mediterranean home office
This Mediterranean home office has warm yellow on its walls. It’s just the right shade because it doesn’t disrupt focus from reading or any task at hand. At the same time, it adds character to the space and injects vigor and doesn’t sink to mellow.
Colors used with yellow in this room: Brown and a touch of grey and violet.
10. Tone-on-tone yellow home office
This tone-on-tone yellow home office has a stunning effect despite its tiny space. The warmer darker yellow in the middle of the space where shelves are built into and other accessories are pinned into integrate the overall look and make the white contrasts look crisper.
Colors used with yellow in this room: White, brown, pink and a touch of red and orange.
11. Yellow kitchen
This eat-in-kitchen has warm yellow walls that makes the large space look cozy. It’s also not too bright so it’s not too jarring in the morning.
Colors used with yellow in this room: Brown, orange and a touch of grey, blue and violet.
12. Yellow living room
Cool light yellow paints a light and bouyant atmosphere to this living room. It also makes the darker colors stand out and complements the plump sofa and armchair with a soothing feel.
Colors used with yellow in this room: White, brown and touches of grey, green and black.
13. Yellow Mediterranean primary bedroom
The yellow and red combination makes this Mediterranean primary bedroom look rustic as well as interesting. The yellow walls add a splash of fun and playful vibe while pops of red add a nostalgic romantic effect.
Colors used with yellow in this room: Brown, red, orange and a touch of green.
14. Yellow Rustic dining room
The yellow walls in this Rustic dining room serve as a backdrop and make the rest of the colors stand out. The red dining chairs with its clean lines has a modern appeal while the wooden doors, bench and dining table cap off the rustic theme.
Colors used with yellow in this room: Brown touches of green, blue and black.
15. Yellow Shabby-Chic powder room
This tiny powder room has warm yellow upper walls that add a punch of color while adding contrast to the white beadboard panelling and trims. The addition of the shabby-chic green dresser adds character to the room.
Colors used with yellow in this room: Green, and a touch of brown, grey, red and black.
16. Yellow Traditional foyer
A burst of yellow on the upper walls makes the white doors and trims look crisper. This results to a vibrant and cheerful space that’s a perfect welcome greeting in the entry. Red accent pieces and hardwood flooring offset with warm tones.
Colors used with yellow in this room: White, brown, red and a touch of blue and orange.
17. Yellow Tropical primary bedroom
This Tropical primary bedroom has bright yellow walls and ample natural lighting that create a bright and cheerful space. The wooden ceiling and pops of warm orange balance the look for a soothing effect.
Colors used with yellow in this room: White, brown and a touch of violet and black.
18. Yellow beach style entry
Pale yellow walls fade into the background and make the white trims and French doors look crisper and fresh. This creates a light and breezy look while the chair gives an organic fee. The yellow throw pillow and sunflowers also uplift the look with a burst of warm and cheerful colors.
Colors used with yellow in this room: White, brown and a touch of green.
19. Yellow and white kitchen
Yellow tiled walls with brown undertones make a neutralizing backdrop in this kitchen. Pops of stainless steel and the addition of white cabinetry create a modern look.
Colors used with yellow in this room: White, brown, grey, black and touches of blue and violet.
20. Yellow and white great room
Sunny yellow walls, white uppers and trims and ample natural lighting fill this great room with a dose of bright and vibrant atmosphere. The clocks and pops of darker colors imbue the space with warmth while the floral-patterned sofa look cozy and inviting.
Colors used with yellow in this room: White, brown and a touch of grey and black.
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