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Colour Spotlight: Get Happy With This Gentle And Cheerful Hue

By Joseph Cicerone On

From Vincent van Gogh’s sunflowers to the classic raincoat, a pop of yellow has enduring appeal.

This season, we’re celebrating daffodil, with its slightly more muted hue. Reminiscent of buttercup yellow but with an orange undertone, the shade brings grounding warmth to rooms and plays well with both earth tones and neutrals. “Daffodil will lift your spirits and chase away grey days. Drench your space in the warm glow of this lovely yellow,” says H&H’s West Coast Editor Emma Reddington. Accent furniture with a throw pillow or quilt in daffodil for a dash of color. Or, for a more whimsical look, consider a wallpaper with sunny hues. Next to powdery pink, muted green or creamy whites, daffodil is a natural declaration of joy and liveliness. Scroll down to see our favorite looks that use this cheerful hue!!!

Soft: Sunday Brunch (3005-3B), Valspar

Soft: Pineapple Cream (SW-1668), Sherwin-Williams

Pair it with: Royal Orchard (PPU11-01), BEHR

Pair it with: Tropical Fruit (CSP-1115), Benjamin Moore

In this sunlit kitchen, vibrant green accents complement yellow cabinets without sacrificing a sense of calm. Shiplap walls and a chunky apron-front sink complete this fresh take on farmhouse style.

  • Photographer Courtesy of deVOL Kitchens
  • Designer Courtesy of deVOL Kitchens

In this cottage living room designed by architect Elizabeth Roberts, an unexpected pop of daffodil comes from the Masayuki Matsukaze (for Kartell) folding chairs. The yellow frames of the chairs pair nicely with the the tan-colored seat fabric.

  • Photographer Dustin Aksland
  • Designer Elizabeth Roberts

A velvet upholstered settee gets a hit of cheer with the addition of a bright yellow throw pillow in this regal sitting corner.

  • Photographer Adrien Williams
  • Designer BlazysGérard

House & Home December 2017

A golden-hued headboard is a beautiful contrast to the dark-green shade that envelops this bedroom designed by Garrow Kedigan.

  • Photographer John Gruen
  • Designer Garrow Kedigian

House & Home March 2018

In Stylist Nicola Marc’s cozy living room, a warm yellow throw blanket is just the right amount of color to liven up the subdued space.

  • Photographer Maxime Desbiens
  • Designer Nicola Marc

House & Home October 2021

In a kid’s bedroom in the same home, sunny yellow wall frames match an accent chair and laundry hamper.

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  • Photographer Maxime Desbiens
  • Designer Nicola Marc

House & Home October 2021

Bold art in the entrance of Sharon Mimram’s Toronto condo creates a wow statement. The vibrant yellow backgrounds of Alex Katz’s Girls in Black Dresses pop against the white walls and marble floor. “The bold color makes the characters come alive,” says Sharon.

  • Photographer Patrick Biller
  • Designer Sharon Mimran

House & Home September 2021

Get the look:

 

AJ wall light in Yellow Ochre $1,210 Louispoulsen.com

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Lucy sofa in Saffron, approx. $6,830Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

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Bennet rocking armchair in Yellow, $499Structube.com

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Heirloom quilt in Marigold, from $350Shopflaxhome.com

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Pluma wallpaper in Flaxen by House of Hackney, $275/roll Newwall.com

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Yolie 1 rug in Yellow, from $2,155 Eltemkt.com

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Shaker Plaid throw pillow in Ochre, $217Kufrilifefabrics.com

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Joseph Cicerone

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