14 comments Interior Obsessions – A Touch of Yellow
by Modern Simplicity
11/04/10
Last week’s look at wood walls on Interior Obsessions with FormFire Glassworks sparked quite a conversation, with people coming down on both sides. Some said they could never handle the look, while others love it. This week we’re looking into the use of the color yellow in interior design. For many years, if you had asked for my least favorite color, yellow would be the one. It certainly isn’t something I can wear, and so I think I’ve shied away from it instinctively.
But yellow can truly be a great addition, especially to a more neutral palette. It adds a bit of joy, a touch of sunshine to an otherwise mellow-toned space. It can be a perfect foil for grey, white, black, and even brown, and is lovely in combination with other colors as well. I have to say I haven’t made it far enough along the spectrum to be comfortable with a yellow wall, door, or even an upholstered sofa, but in bits and pieces, perhaps a chair or two, it can be a lovely little shot of color. With tones ranging from good old goldenrod to bright sunshine to creamy butter, yellow has a clear place in the modern home.
(above) Yellow Accessories + Ochre Chairs
Bright Yellow Bowl + Chartreuse Cushions
Yellow and Black + Yellow Dining
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yes, totally! i am obsessed with yellow.
angie commented on November 4th, 2010 at 11:57 amangie recently posted..Untitled
Wow! I love love love the color yellow in the home!
Stacie (Gingiber) commented on November 4th, 2010 at 12:30 pmLOVE!
I’m incorporating yellow into my home theme so thank you for the inspiration!
Adele {modernemotive} commented on November 4th, 2010 at 12:32 pmAdele {modernemotive} recently posted..Q A- What is your guilty pleasure
yeah for yellow! so happy you ladies found amy’s post inspiring (i always do as well of course).
papernstitch commented on November 4th, 2010 at 12:34 pm-brittni
i love it! i am the same way, never realized that I actually liked yellow, because i can’t wear it, just doesn’t work on me. but i absolutely love it as an accessory or in my home, it is the perfect pop of fun. i especially love that kitchen + eating area at the top right, gorgeous!
lesley [smidgebox designs] commented on November 4th, 2010 at 12:39 pmlesley [smidgebox designs] recently posted..shift
Gorgeous! We just ordered a grey and yellow sofa so this is perfect inspiration for how to style around it.
katie commented on November 4th, 2010 at 1:42 pmkatie recently posted..Interiors moodboards
katie- grey and yellow look so good together! we have a charcoal grey couch and a few bright yellow throw pillows. the color really pops.
papernstitch commented on November 4th, 2010 at 2:01 pm-brittni
These interiors look great – they’re modern and look uncluttered and fuss-free, but have that quirky retro feel too. Very nice.
Valerie commented on November 4th, 2010 at 2:48 pmi have chairs like those in the top right photo. unfortunately, they’ve been out in the AZ sun for a few years & the climate has not been kind to them. they’re going out in the yard sale next week – i hope someone with style takes them home and brings them back to life!
alexandra keller commented on November 4th, 2010 at 7:31 pmI’m so with you on this one! Love yellow, especially mustard.
Melanie Blodgett commented on November 4th, 2010 at 7:48 pmMelanie Blodgett recently posted..A case for mustard yellow is my fave
I’m so glad that so many of you are finding my posts inspirational! It’s fun reading all of your comments, and I’m having a great time putting them together.
FormFire Glassworks commented on November 4th, 2010 at 9:57 pmI love this trend! Yellow is so happy and still so chic! Thanks for this. : )
kate commented on November 4th, 2010 at 10:33 pmkate recently posted..Artist Crush- Cendrine Rovini
[...] Glassworks, we took a look at a color re-gaining popularity in recent years, love-it-or-leave-it yellow. Many of you seemed to be really enamored of the color, especially when paired with grey. [...]
papernstitch – Interior Obsessions – Freestanding Tub - A daily dose of handmade, design, and style inspiration commented on November 11th, 2010 at 11:01 amGreat inspiration pics! I love a pop of yellow, its unexpected and fresh.
Natasha commented on November 29th, 2010 at 9:12 pm