Miami Herald (Sunday)

Celebrate bold and beautiful yellow

- BY KATIE LAUGHRIDGE Tribune News Service

I find that few things can cause controvers­y in our social media pictures quite like using strong colors, which is understand­able. Colors are intrinsica­lly linked to our feelings, emotions and memories, so it is natural to be passionate about them.

However, I tend to think the sometimes wary and adverse reactions to using powerful hues comes from a place of uncertaint­y on how to adapt and incorporat­e these shades into a stunning and simple home atmosphere. Colors, even the boldest of them, are nothing to fear.

In springtime, I am inspired to incorporat­e daring colors that have been dormant in recent months. While blue and green are colors I shall forever adore and use to adorn my spaces, my eyes have been wandering over to the warmer side of things, with visions of sunny days and warm breezes bringing yellow to the forefront of my mind.

Warm colors like yellow are a fantastic way to turn up the heat and add – you guessed it – warmth to your home. You can mix and match classic yellows into your home decor in many ways without overpoweri­ng your existing aesthetic. Yellow can be neutral, pastel or fully saturated depending on your tastes, which allows for it to be incorporat­ed into many different looks.

This cheerful and uplifting color pairs well with whites, pinks, browns, grays, blues, greens and reds and gives any room a stunning glow.

Yellow can be a loud statement or a soft whisper, though you know me – I always think more is more. One place that is perfect for a splash of sunshine is in your upholstery. A statement chair is a wonderful spot for a pop of color and energy. While it might seem a big risk to go big and bright, a bright chair can always be tempered with a throw blanket, pillow or tray, so incorporat­e it throughout the seasons and your changing tastes. Of course, this works the other way around, too – have a neutral chair but want to spice

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