Yellow is the color of sunshine, smiley faces and cheerfulness.
The color is often used in kitchens but is overlooked to use in other rooms in the home. The color yellow can add vibrancy to non-traditional spaces as well. Here are some ideas on how to use yellow throughout your home.
With black and white in a modern style room…Rooms done in the modern style use black and white as a base with a bold accent color. Yellow is the perfect fit to add to this color scheme. Here we have a bright yellow sofa and side table creating a pop of color.

As an allover design element with white…This room uses yellow on the walls, accent pillows and window treatments to create a clean, vibrant look. In this case, yellow is the base color and white is used as the accent, creating a bright and sunny feel.

As a focal point…In this stunning bedroom, a bright yellow bed frame and shelf serve as the focal point for the room. The eye is immediately drawn to the bright hue, The white and gray supporting colors round out the color scheme to perfection.

As an accent color…If too much yellow seems daunting, try adding subtle emphasis with accent pieces. Throw pillows and the cushion in the side chair add color without if becoming overwhelming. The color still creates vibrancy and interest in the room.

As an accent wall…A muted shade of yellow serves as an accent wall in this colorful ensemble. It creates depth, interest and creates a focal point for the rest of the items in the room to be arranged around.

As a monochromatic color scheme…Yellow is a perfect color to base a monochromatic color scheme around. This rooms uses shades and tints of yellow to create the interest in the room. A soft butter yellow covers the wall while brighter accents are used in the chair and throw pillows on the soft. The artwork on the walls echos the use of yellow in the room creating a cohesive ensemble.
