Colour-Coded Inspiration: Yellow

By Marica

The rainy winter has me craving a sunny day – this gloomy weather has the power to seriously depress (that, and probably the lack of sun-given Vitamin D). Here is a little visual Vitamin D inspiration to cheer you up seeing that Yellow equals sunshine! Yellow is a warm colour that denotes happiness and joy – there is not a colour more cheerful and perky than yellow. It is also said to stimulate creative and intellectual energy and symbolizes wisdom.

Use bright yellow to create excitement when red or orange may be too strong or overbearing. Yellow suggests freshness and citrus fruitiness. For a lovely contemporary and trendy combination use yellow together with shades of cool grey – it makes quite a statement (think bold geometrics and chevron patterns). If you are looking for a more refreshing ambience try using yellow with blue as they are a high contrast, eye-popping combination.

Featured Image via Pinterest. From top left: Desert Rose Locker – Egg Designs /Gumboot Dancer Fabric – So Kiff / Ceramic Bowls and Plate with Bird and Flower Detail – Gemma Orkin / Yellow Chevron Chair – Sarah Ord / Grey & Yellow Striped Rug – Mr. Price Home / Yellow & Black Geometric Storage Unit – Adriaan Hugo / Family Lamp – Dokter & Misses / Chartreuse Nightingale Print – Mengsel

Feature Images via Pinterest. From top left: Bright Yellow Scatter Cushion – @Home / Rickety House Fabric – Unwrapped / Yellow Watering Can – @Home / Knitted Popcorn Cushion – bshorr via Etsy / Flower Jug – Gemma Orkin / Yellow Side Table – Tonic Design / Hanging Tea Light Holder – Mr. Price Home / Suede Throw – @Home / Ceramic Flower Bowl – Gemma Orkin / Yellow Zebra Stripe Cushion – MiCasaBella via Etsy / Blue & Yellow Cushion – fabricjunkie1640 via Etsy