Try out this bright, cheerful color using our clever design ideas, including color schemes and accents.
Use these ideas to decorate with yellow and give any room an infusion of sunny color.
We have paint suggestions, accessory ideas, and design tips for every room in your home.
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In this living room, patterned armchairs featuring sky blue, burgundy, and yellowestablish the color scheme.
Yellow Color Schemes
Yellow color schemesbring lively energy to rooms all over the house.
In this kitchen, yellow chairs work with polished brass hardware to brighten upcloudy gray cabinetry.
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Afluffy area ruggrounds the room and offers cozy texture underfoot.
Mixing in plenty of white prevents the colorful combination from overwhelming.
A blue sofa and pillow introduce a cooling contrast thattempers the rich wood tonesand yellow accents.
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Yellow Breakfast Nook
Alight-filled breakfast nookis the perfect candidate for a sweep of sunny yellow.
Pairing the dazzling hue with crisp white makes the space feel even brighter.
Shades of blue and green serve as crisp complements that make yellow stand out and appear even more vibrant.
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Thiswindow seatis an example of how to decorate with yellow solids and various turquoise and blue patterns.
This bathroom starts with a neutral foundation of gray floors, off-white walls, and acharcoal patternedshower curtain.
Bursts of bold yellow come through on painted furniture, a small stool, andstorage accessoriesinside the shower.
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Yellow Bedroom Ideas
Pair yellow with purple if you want ayellow bedroomwith extra zing.
The two colors are direct opposites on the color wheel, which makes them complementary.
Stick to muted and rich shades to pull off the look and keep the colors consistent.
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In this bedroom, the same goldenrod yellow colors the wallpaper, bedspread, pillows, and ottomans.
Touches ofplum purpleaccent the bedding.
Golden yellow, coral, andbaby blueoffer one no-fail combination.
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This living room incorporates a few stronger yellow elements to bring out the yellow tones insuper-pale walls.
Baby blue adds a cool freshness, and coral offers a bit of warm boldness.
Electric Yellow Decorating Ideas
Graphicblack-and-whitepatterns can take neon yellow up another notch.
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In this modern bedroom, hexagon wallpaper plays off the energizing yellow bedspread.
In thisyellow living room, silk pillows color a pretty daybed.
The color travels to a pair of agate chunk lamps and the abstract painting overhead to balance the palette.
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Goldenrod medallion wallpaper pairs with gray trim and agray concrete sink.
Patterned wallpaper featured on just one wall of this yellow bedroom creates a dramatic focal point.
Ivory, beige, and dark wood furnishings fade into the background, allowing the accent wall to shine.
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Bold Yellow Wallpaper
A yellow-on-yellow lattice wallpaper makes this office space unforgettable.
Paired with abright pink deskand colorful accessories, the overall look nods to tropical locales.
The vibrant colors work together because each can be found in the fabric on the desk chair.
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Yellow Accessories
Sunny yellow accessories in this room make the pale blue walls feel fresh and inviting.
Two similar patterns are used in the roomone in theyellow curtainsand the other in thearea rug.
Because these patterns are both variations of squares and don’t dominate the room, they combine without competing.
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Here, yellow walls combine with striking indigo ikat patterns to make a trendy yet timeless space.
The rich yellow warms up the expanses of white in the dining area, making it even more welcoming.
The pastel yellow walls and flooring blend well with the vintage styling, reinforcing the warm and inviting feel.
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Replacing some yellow floor tiles with white ones adds custom detailing to the floor.
Brown and Yellow Color Scheme
Lemon-yellow accents bring life and vibrancy to thischocolate brown and whitebedroom.
Sticking with a consistent shade of yellow helps ensure the design doesn’t sway into chaotic territory.
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Yellow Ceiling Color
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Color Schemes to Use to Freshen Up Your Home
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