Preserve treasured summer memories in your home with these designer-favorite colors.
Jacob Fox
Summer is undeniably nostalgic.
Yellow paint is actually a really hard one to get right.
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Oftentimes, it can have too much green in it and can feel too cool at night.
For a softer yellow, Coleman prefers Benjamin MooresWeston FlaxHC-5.
For a yellow with a bit more vibrancy, try Benjamin MooresHawthorn YellowHC-4.
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If you like a moremuted yellow, try Farrow and BallsSudbury Yellow.
On a recent kitchen project, Coleman chose this soft shade of yellow for the rooms pantry.
Oftentimes, pantries can be utilitarian and bland, she says.
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This yellow pantry adds so much energy and feels fresh, yet also can be organized.
Everything in its proper place.
But yellow shouldnt be mistaken for a niche hue.
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I think it all depends on the software and the story you want to tell with the color.
Either way, yellow adds instant warmth to any space.
For me, it feels like an endless summer, she says.
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I think of soft-white striped curtains against a white wall with French doors open and a light breeze.
She lovespairing light blue and yellow, a combo that feels beachy sans the traditional nautical look.
Her go-to for pulling off the look starts with a blue, like Benjamin MooresBlue Puritan Gray.
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For white, she leans on Benjamin MooresWhite Opulence.
And when it comes to yellow, her top pick is Farrow & BallsHay.
For Harrison, that unforgettable scent translates into a love for the green-based hueDrive-Thru Safariby Backdrop.
It can read modern, traditional, and anywhere between."
It makes me smile whenever I fire up the door, says Harrison.
Its paired with a small black and white checkered floor, which makes the green sing.
Its the perfect playful pink.
It’s romantic and sweet with muted rose undertones reminiscent of a playful beach umbrella wedged into the sand.
This color feels very fun and carefree transporting us right into a chill summer day.
Heffinger tapped the not overly pink hue for a pool bathroom.
Its warm undertones make it soft and soothing while the bold pigment brings vibrancy.
For a yellow, it has the perfect amount of warmth and softness, she says.
Not too vibrant but still rich and with depth that feels sophisticated and simultaneously youthful.
It has a moody undertone that could be overpowering for some.
