12 ways to stream sunshine yellow into your home
These bright buys are putting us in a sunny frame of mind, says Sam Wylie-Harris
Here comes the sun! Heatwave or not, nothing spells summer like a shot of yellow – and it’s shining bright in homewares this season. Representing sunshine, happiness and warmth, summer’s sunniest shade is surprisingly easy to work into a wide range of schemes. What’s more, its positive personality can lift the smallest of spaces – and imbues a sense of solace wherever you furnish it.
1. Yellow Slogan Serving Tray (12cm x 28cm), £8, Matalan
Geared to entertaining al fresco, this bright, slogan tray has cheerfulness written all over it.
2. Ella James Set of 4 Embossed Tumblers, £24, Embossed Glass Drinks Pitcher, Yellow, £32, Ella James
These colourful embossed tumblers are made for sundowners, and the yellow pitcher is right on point for sangria and a fiery setting sun.
3. Busy Bee Lunch Bag, £6, M&Co
Whether it’s canned drinks for the park or a pick-me-up sarnie when you’re on the go, this sweet lunch bag has the cool factor.
4. Orla Kiely Set of 2 Tea Towels in Atomic Flower Yellow, £16, Orla Kiely
Let the outside in with these wonderful wildflower printed tea towels, which could be used to style up a kitchen wall hook – or even framed, if you fancy some trendy cotton wall art.
5. Citrus Fruit Recyclable Paper Napkins – 20 Pack, £4.50, Talking Tables
Summer is the season to have paper napkins on hand, and this zingy citrus fruit design deserves a prime spot on your picnic spread.
6. London Brick Vase, £30 (was £36), MADE.com
A funky brick vase in buttercup
7. Benjamin Moore Aura Satin Paint in Pale Moon (289), from £34.95, Benjamin Moore
Arguably one of the most versatile shades to paint your walls, not only will you channel all those positive vibes in this mellow yellow, but it works like a dream with practically anything you place in the room.
8. Laurie Velvet Click Clack Sofa Bed – Yellow, £229.99 (was £289.99), Homescapesonline
If you’re doing up the spare room over the summer holidays or having friends and family to stay, this foldout three-seater sofa bed marries function with flair and radiates hospitality and happiness.
9. Yellow Outdoor Rug, £40, Talking Tables
Lightweight and waterproof, this patterned rug has the freedom to look fantastic wherever you place it – and will work just as well in a hallway or sun room as it would on decking or styled with patio pieces.
10. Set of 3 Ceramic Tealight Holders, £14, Next
With assorted patterns that look great grouped together or arranged apart, this tip-top tealight trio will enhance the ambience in any room. 11. Happy Embroidered Yellow Printed Cushion, £29.50, Oliver Bonas
With its printed floral pattern, contrasting pink piping and navy embroidery, this cute cushion will switch any sofa up a notch.
12. Sun & Sea Cotton Bath Mat Medium, £29.50, and Floral Pink Cotton Round Bath Mat Small, £25, Oliver Bonas
Sun, sea and sand… channel holiday vibes and bath-time bliss with these colourful bath mats, to pad around on barefoot.