{"id":4483,"date":"2015-09-16T13:56:37","date_gmt":"2015-09-16T13:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4483"},"modified":"2015-09-16T13:56:37","modified_gmt":"2015-09-16T13:56:37","slug":"spotlight-on-colour-mellow-yellow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/spotlight-on-colour-mellow-yellow\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight on colour: Mellow yellow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It can\u2019t have escaped your notice that yellow is a very popular colour. Watch enough property programmes and visit enough houses for sale and you\u2019ll be greeted with various shades of the sunny stuff.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4484\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/3d-panels-yellow-1.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4484\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4484 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/3d-panels-yellow-1.jpg\" alt=\"3d-panels-yellow\" width=\"375\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/3d-panels-yellow-1.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/3d-panels-yellow-1-300x258.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/acatalog\/Groove-Plaster-3D-Wall-Panels.html\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">In the Grove 3D Feature Wall Panels<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is yellow so popular?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Good question. Well, it could be that we are trying to evoke the positive mood we feel from spending time in the sun. Or that we\u2019re desperately trying to emulate the brightness provided by sun-kissed days that are sadly lacking in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Yellow is also the safe colour choice for those who dislike the clinical feel of white and are looking for something more jovial than beige or cream. From insipid to bright tones, yellow is most definitely a firm favourite in British homes. The only trouble is we\u2019re not great at bringing more to the table than just a yellow paint job with furniture playing the supporting role.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The psychological bit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Colours affect our mood and some even produce physiological reactions. Some colours are calming and some are motivating, which is why it pays to follow a few rules when choosing your colour schemes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Unsaturated or strong yellow, for instance, stimulates intellect and is ideal for the home office or your creative space when used sparingly. It also works well in the kitchen and as a ceiling colour. As yellow tends to stimulate, it\u2019s best to keep it out of the bedroom if you value your sleep.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Saturated or pale yellow signifies restraint, which ironically is ignored by most fans of this shade. As it increases relaxation it\u2019s perfect for the bathroom.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly the physiological reactions to yellow include increased heart rate, increased blood pressure and heavier respiration. (Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.design55online.co.uk\/blog\/2013\/07\/24\/the-complete-interior-design-guide-to-colour\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Design 55<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to use yellow in your home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As our love affair with yellow sees no signs of abating, it\u2019s time to get to grips with using it effectively. That means toning down its strength if used en mass and injecting shots of brightness that will make your room design pop.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few design suggestions to get you started.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Inject a hint of yellow into your creative space or home office to get the creative juices flowing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/87\/3d\/f3\/873df3da334d6783c2edcd7a31422517.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"449\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">brit.co<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Add a shot of bold colour to the kitchen with yellow stools.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/3a\/a6\/c5\/3aa6c511c8c3e53f4bc40c9b15f53001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">stylecarrot.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Or let a design classic in yellow do the talking for you.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/38\/65\/a4\/3865a47a8553e44aaa5a7399debce76c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"410\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">laloleblog.blogspot.be<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use bright yellow to link your rooms instead of dominating them.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/76\/e4\/51\/76e4517afa6df1e7bf932c55721bcee0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"399\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">remodelista.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use yellow sparingly in the bathroom to create interest and aid relaxation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 311px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/61\/06\/1b\/61061bf152d536737e1f95f836daaffe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"301\" height=\"444\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">apartmentdiet.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you simply must use yellow in your lounge, then balance it out with a calming shade of blue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/e6\/03\/99\/e60399e6cc8b9a427251b05be50542bb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And if you can\u2019t resist sneaking it into your bedroom, then use it as an accent colour and team with sophisticated grey and white.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/yellow-chair-bedroom-1.jpg\" alt=\"yellow-chair-bedroom\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/yellow-chair-bedroom-1.jpg 426w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/yellow-chair-bedroom-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find more design tips on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/pick-a-colour-any-colour\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">using colour<\/a> and the latest <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/pantones-top-10-colours-for-autumn-2015\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">colour trends<\/a> on our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can\u2019t have escaped your notice that yellow is a very popular colour. Watch enough property programmes and visit enough houses for sale and you\u2019ll be greeted with various shades of the sunny stuff. &nbsp; Why is yellow so popular? Good question. 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