How to Use Yellow

Looking to perk up your rooms? Invite the sunshine in! Yellow--from butter to sunflower--brightens any space and makes it more cheerful. And a twist of lemon adds zest to neutral shades of gray. Here are some ways to work with yellow.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Wallpaper
• Rug
• Paint
• Accent pillows
• Picture frame

1. Wallpaper the dining room in a cheery citron and metallic silver floral paper or paint the entryway a vibrant canary--and put a heather rug underfoot. The striking combination will stimulate conversation while warming up the room.

2. Use yellow and gray in spaces with lots of natural light. Before picking a hue for the walls, paint 2-by-2 foot squares around the room and observe them at different times of day. If you’re timid--test the colors as accents--pillows or a picture frame first.

3. Remember that a little goes a long way. I suggest spreading touches of saffron and gray throughout a space. Think of placing new items in your accent color in a triangle pattern around the room. If you group too many items in the dynamic color scheme together, it can jar the eyes.

4. Add sophistication to yellow and platinum via black accents, mix in a bit of playfulness with powder blue or orange or heighten the drama by paring the combo with a rich plum.

Tips & Warnings

• Steer clear of golden and silver shades in the bathroom. They can distort the skin's undertones, sallow the complexion and wreak havoc on your makeup application.

[lawrenctopper]

on 4/8/2009 Hello Errrin nice to meet you I like yellow,Especially yellow submarine,thanks for the info.