How to successfully decorate with the color yellow

“Yellow is a very favorable vibration for mental or intellectual activity, as it promotes a clear state of mind. Yellow heightens your awareness and alleviates depression, sadness, or any kind of despondency. "                                                                           
                                    Tae Yun Kim 


One of the best colors to decorate with in my opinion is the color yellow.  There are so many ways to incorporate the yellow into your decorating scheme be it on the walls, as an accessory, an opulent window treatment or a piece of furniture like a couch or a wingback chair. 

Yellow is a neutral color that will blend into most interiors; it will actually enhance a room rather than overpower it, see examples below: 

 

 A window shade in a vibrant yellow adds a pop of color in this kitchen

 

                                      
                           Subtle yellow wallpaper on the back wall creates a focal point for the
                                                                   purple couch
                                                         

 

                                    Yellow walls in this living room showcases the tray ceiling and
                                                                the bold painting

               
                             Striped yellow wallpaper and flower-patterned seating brings a light
                                                                and airy feeling to this living room
         

                                       A gorgeous herringbone chair in gold is softened by a
                                                         two-toned yellow cashmere throw


All photos courtesy of Veranda, House Beautiful and Pier I Imports