Fancy a dash of lemon?
Bring sunshine indoors with yellow shades. Gabrielle Fagan reveals how to create a brighter outlook at home.
Even a hint of sunshine peeping through grey skies instantly lifts our spirits, and the good news is yellow shades can work that same magic indoors. A yellow palette – from bright daffodil through to custard or zingy citruses – is guaranteed to bring a whole lot of cheer to any room, and will have an uplifting quality that sings spring has arrived.
“Yellow cannot fail to add a little sunshine to any setting. It evokes energy, and creates a sense of warmth and zest,” says Laura Kelway-Bamber, creative director at the Headboard Workshop (theheadboardworkshop.co.uk). “Team yellow with a bold black or navy feature wall for drama and you’ll also conjure a sense of sophistication and elegance. In a bedroom, subtle, softer yellows are a wise choice, and this will avoid the colour dominating or feeling overbearing. Yellow tones are great for details such as accessories, as they’ll stand out and