7 tips for using yellow in the interior + photo

Choice of colors which will prevail in interior design of your apartment, – serious step and responsible. Various colors render various influence on the human psyche and on the atmosphere in the home as a whole. If you want to make the decor warmer and even solar it’s worth paying attention to such a color as yellow. We will consider it positive and negative sides, and also give some tips on the use of yellow in the interior of various rooms.

1. Psychology of color

First of all, this color, of course, associated with us the sun with the beginning of a new day and the onset of the longest and warmest summer days. This bright and positive shade is the embodiment life energy vivacity, joy and optimism. It is also worth noting that yellow, blue and red are fundamental all other colors of the rainbow. Depending on the color intensity, it carries a different semantic load.

Light shades yellow is symbolized by the rays of daylight, early sunrise, warmth and, beloved by all, the seasons - spring and summer. Golden hues which contain an orange component, symbolize wealth, luxury, prosperity and prosperity. On a subconscious level, they stimulate many people to be more successful and wealthy. And the most saturated his shades are symbols of movement and activity. They are able to give colossal energy charge and positive and encourage us to perform various acts. Psychologists say that this color has a direct effect on the areas of the brain that are responsible for active mental activity and the ability to memorize and absorb large amounts of information. That is, the dosed visual perception of this color can help develop memory and increase the speed of performing intellectual tasks. Doctors in turn, claim that with the positive effects of yellow, chronic fatigue, intellectual exhaustion, apathy and mild depression can be cured. It also has a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular, digestive and central nervous systems. Knowing about such useful qualities you can help the indecisive or pathologically tired to man become more active and active. And in most student classrooms, the walls are painted in pale yellow tones. it helps students more easy and fast assimilate the material.

Not without negative sides which you need to know without fail. After all, this will help to avoid mistakes in the future and prevent an undesirable result. Most people perceive yellow as described above, but there is another part, the subconscious of which is confident that it is color treason and betrayal, villainy and envy. Remember the song, which has the lines "yellow tulips - the messengers of separation" and which refers to treason? And in Asian countries he is generally considered a symbol of mourning and loss. Excessive amount yellow can cause latent mental illness, such as schizophrenia, for example. Knowing this, you must clearly imagine the room in which you want to use this color and yourself in it.

If you experience a surge of joy and warmth, then doubt is unnecessary. But if you suddenly became uncomfortable and lonely, you experience an attack of envy, greed and irritability, then this is not your color and it is better to abandon the idea of ​​using it. People who prefer yellow all other colors, often very open, positive and cheerful. They literally charge everyone around with their positive. They are also distinguished by high intelligence and thinking, and a strong desire for self-development.

2. Perfect color combinations

To make the interior harmonious and cozy, you must follow the proportions and skillfully combine colors and shades with each other. In the case of yellow, there is one basic rule worth sticking to - not allowed to paint extensive surfaces with this color, for example, a ceiling, a floor or all four walls at once. You run the risk of repeating the setting of an institution for people with psychological illnesses that negatively affect and on you, but on your family members. Only thoughtful and measured use will bring an atmosphere of joy and comfort. Consider those colors, with which the shades of yellow look most harmonious:

• Yellow + white or beige- this is the most common combination. In this case, the main color will be white, and yellow is used as an additional or for giving bright accents. It will enhance the effect of freshness and bring a little joyful notes. This is a great option for small roomsthat will visually be seem spacious and lighter. For example, for offices, small bedrooms or bathroom. White is good any shades are combined yellow. If you want to keep the feeling of cool in the room, then use cool shades, and if you want a warmer atmosphere and want “Warm” a cold room, then warm tones will come to the rescue. While with beige it is better to combine only warm colors, such as pear, saffron, golden, brownish-yellow. Thus, the composition will be more balanced and harmonious. Many designers advise choose beige as the main color for decorating walls or floors and most furniture, and yellow to paint only individual details or a small piece of a headset, for example, armchair or bedside table. The neutrality of the main background will slightly muffle and soothe the hot colors. This option is suitable for finishes large rooms.
• Yellow + the black + white. It is believed that this is the most extravagant combination which will not be decided by many. This is true, but from this similar interior does not become less attractive and popular. If you are not afraid bold experiments then pay attention to this union. It is enough to dilute the classic and even strict black-and-white interior with just one yellow object, and it will never look so restrained. It can be single piece of furniture curtains or small mat, or large decor elements in moderation. You will notice how literally before your eyesthe room will become warmer and more comfortable. This is like a small piece of a puzzle that was so lacking to complete the picture. This technique works in any rooms any size.
• Yellow + green. A beautiful flowering meadow that bathes in the sunshine is a combination symbolizes itself nature at its best. This design is suitable for cheerful and positive personalities who have no idea what it means to be sad. This is not surprising, because in such a room there will always be high spirits. So that the room does not look too colorful designers are advised to use muted shades of one of these colors. Which one - decide depending on personal preferences.You will be able to maintain the desired contrast, but it will already be much easier and more pleasant for the vision to perceive the situation. Recently, such an interior has become very popular for decoration children's rooms.
• Yellow + blue or blue - Another combination, borrowed from nature, which symbolizes the sun in the vault of heaven. It is very important to make sure that blue not eclipsed yellow and he was not lost against his background. To do this, use its muted tones. These two colors are opposite in temperature. Blue is the coldest of flowers, while yellow is one of the warmest. Balance such imbalance a neutral white background will help, which will make the transition not so obvious. The room in such tones will be a little cool and full of autumn mood.
• Yellow + brown - one of the most good decisions for the design of spacious and bright rooms. Noble soft chocolate shades, complemented by warm saffron tones, will create a truerefined atmosphere which will be very warm and comfortable. These colors are similar in tone, so you can to reach complete harmony. For bright yellow, choose darker shades of brown, close to black, and for muted tones, mustard is good. In the first case, it is necessary to provide good lighting. With the help of these colors you can create a real African interior.
• Yellow + red - the most a warm combination which will be a real salvation for northern premises. These two colors are the causative agents of the nervous system, so if you feel daily the need to cheer up then this is exactly what will help you. So that the room is not too hot and colorful, it is better to give preference to muted shades that will not cut eyes. You can use these two colors as accents on the neutral background and you can choose one calm and soft shade, against the background of which objects will be located, painted in bright colors of the second. For example, against the background of pale yellow walls, raspberry furniture will look good. Such a room will be filled with sunlight from the inside, which is sure to always cheer up the owner.
• Yellow + purple - highly extraordinary combination. It is not often used to decorate modern homes, which seems to us a real omission. Shades of purple so chic and diverse that can complement almost every interior, especially in the Provence style or in the Oriental style. It is recommended to use one of these colors (optional) as an accent, and the second as an additional color, giving preference to soft tones. This composition is necessary balance neutral in light colors. Ethnic ornaments in the Mexican or Spanish style and dark wood furniture fit perfectly into the room designed in this way.

3. Yellow in the bedroom interior

We already mentioned that yellow is very active color which makes our brain work better and faster. This effect does inappropriate and undesirable in a room that is designed for sleep, and therefore, for a good rest. In order not to disturb your own peace, use it in moderation and in no case do not paint the entire room. Most the best option its use will be in the form of textile elements. For example, against the background of light walls painted in pastel colors, white will look especially fresh and contrast bed with a yellow blanket on it. Complete composition can be many small pillows of the same color, but which will have a white pattern.

Weightless translucent will help maintain the composition tulle or a small bedside mat. Do not forget about such important elements like wall frames, candle holders, table lamps and floor lamps. These small items will make the atmosphere more comfortable and homely, however, do not use them in large quantities. For small rooms - no more than three elements of medium size, otherwise they will all merge together. If, nevertheless, persistent does not leave you desire to color kiss the wall in this sunny color, then with the proper approach, you can afford it. Color this should be muffled and to cool it a bit, use grey colour for flooring and gray textiles. In this case, the composition will look harmonious. Secret lies in the properties of gray, which is able to absorb and neutralize the negative impact of any color, while remaining universal and noble. Such an interior is very suitable for cold and dark rooms, in which there is very little real sunlight. He will fit and for male and for the female bedroom. In a girl’s bedroom, not just a plain wall will look beautiful, but which has repeating ornament or photo wallpaperwhich depict yellow flowers. Male the room better complement gray wallpaper with geometric patterns and yellow decor or furniture.

4. Sunny living room or study

When living room decoration like bedrooms, you need to use not too a large number of yellow color. Thanks to him to bring closer items can adjust geometry long and elongated space painting its narrow walls with muted shades of yellow. Against their background, white upholstered furniture or carved wooden dark shades will look very profitable. By the way, wicker furniture from artificial rattan chocolate tones. Such an interior will be closer to rustic style.

Adds luxury and presentability. leather upholstery, emphasize the sophistication of which will help crystal elements. For example, a table lamp with crystal beads along the contour of the lampshade and chandelier to match her. Especially expensive all these items look black neutralize oppressive and oppressive effect, which will help White color as the main one. They should be painted the walls that have the largest area and ceiling. The floor can be either light, or wood or gray shades.

IN small rooms it is worth paying attention to interesting items of furniture yellow shades. Paired items bright colors will help bring balance and harmony to the environment. Two identical neat chairs of different colors will look very unusual. For example, one may be pale lemon, and the second lavender. Against the background of light walls, the effect will be simply amazing. Each of these colors must be repeated at least once in the interior of the room. IN ideally it will be a picture with a lavender field flooded with sunlight. The background for her will be a gray, white or creamy shade. Curtains can be the same in color with the color of the walls, however, they must have a pattern made in one of the colors. At the design of the office or just a work area, if any, in your apartment, can be used more saturated but soft tones. By the way, if you separated a small part of the living room into an impromptu office, then perform the zoning function, staining the wall in front of the desktop in yellow will help. Thus, you will solve two problems at once - designate clear boundaries where the rest zone begins, and use a color that will help you focus and do the job with the highest quality. All this you get thanks abilities of yellow activate the brain.

If we are talking about the combined space, it is better that the furniture of the working and recreation areas was made in one color, otherwise there will be too much contrast.If the whole, albeit a small room for work purposes is allocated, then the color of the furniture does not matter. The main thing is its functionality with small sizes. For such “Thinking” rooms yellow is best. Especially for wall decoration.

5. Warm children

Little owners of this room like no other know how to rejoice life and enjoy every good point. Therefore, for them, yellow is especially pleasant. is he evokes a feeling endless joys and perky mood. But isn't every parent in this state always wants to see his child? His shades perfect fit for room decoration children who are melancholy, often suffer from mood swings, experience difficulties and reluctance to perform various educational tasks, and are generally too calm. Using this color in moderate amounts you can cheer up your child a little, help him develop his memory and thinking, and most of the day he will be in a positive mood.

But be careful, if your child is hyperactive. Having gone too far with the amount of yellow you can aggravate the situation. The beauty of this color lies in its universality. Both boys and girls It will be equally pleasant to be in such a room. It's obvious that the older child, by richer and brighter colors can be used for decoration. Teenagers themselves can determine the most pleasant shade of yellow for them, and small crumbs will feel good in pale yellow indoors. They will be warm, comfortable and cozy. Against the background of pale walls look good white stripes. This is one way to diversify the plain finish.IN girls room You can use floral and floral motifs, which will be repeated on a bedspread or on curtains. IN as an accent can add a table lamp with a bright lampshade. Painting the wall in front of the table for developing activities, you will help your child to arouse interest in them and will help to accelerate memorization and facilitate learning. Of course, this is not a panacea for a complete refusal to complete the lessons, but a kind of help that can produce results. Still look very positive and fun Garlands from paper to nurseries. You can cut and hang them with your baby and have a wonderful time. Such decor always gives festive mood and positive emotions.

Furniture Items yellow tones are also welcome in this room. It can be anything from a table and a bed to wall shelves. Rack for of toys in general, you can make it colorful, and then highlight a certain color, supporting it with other objects to match. Soft yellow carpet with a long pile, which will be warm and pleasant to play, will cause association with a sunny lawn or the seashore. Bright and colorful can even be wall for climbing with all kinds of mini horizontal bars and a rope. Yellow children - it's always comfortable and harmoniously, especially with the right choice of shade and its quantity.

6. Bright kitchen

For the kitchen, this color fits perfectly. After all, this is exactly the room where we go every morning after the screaming and annoying ringing of the alarm clock. Very good if interior this room will help us wake up, to cheer up, recharge with a positive and in a good mood to step into a new day. But this is exactly how yellow acts on the human body. And for those people who still have not accustomed themselves to the fact that breakfast is the main meal, the useful side is that such an interior also provokes an increase in appetite. Just by the way, it will also be if your child constantly refuses to eat.

When making kitchens that have big sizes, or which are combined with the living room, you can prefer the yellow headset.Especially stylish looks on its facades are gray matte fittings in combination with gray countertop. Complement the interior help home appliances gray flowers. The same elements will look chic and in black. Floor such a room can be laid out in black and white tilewhich will create necessary contrast. If you want more various colors then you can combine the yellow headset with the green apron and kitchen corner or with any of the other colors listed in paragraph 2. Concerning small kitchens, it’s better to give preference less widespread use yellow. After all, a headset painted with this color will be seem yet closer, than it really is, but room, respectively, yet smaller. Let it be bright in that case upholstery of chairs or countertop or one wall but a pale shade, or work area.

Remember that in the kitchen very often it’s hot especially in the summer while cooking. In order not to make it even warmer, use cold shades. Show your imagination choose an unusual design for windows, use apron to finish mosaic or a tile panel with yellow elements. For wall decoration choose neutral shades, and use a stencil to apply a bright ornament or inscription to them. Tablecloth on the table and shelves on the walls can also be made in this color. The only thing not worth doing - is to paint the ceiling yellow. He literally "lies" on your shoulders in this case. And this concerns absolutely all rooms.

7. A cozy hallway in yellow tones

This room is also very successful for implementation of your multi-colored desires. Remember how many times you visited different people, and what impression did their dwelling produce upon you as soon as you crossed its threshold? Surely nothing special - long corridor, under one of whose walls is a long closet and the apple has nowhere to fall. We think that this is not quite what you would like to see your apartment. Of course, cupboard in the hall -inalienable part, it is functional and convenient, but we are talking about the design of the walls. Many people prefer the shade. of furniture entitled Wenge Imagine how impressive it will look against the background of the yellow walls ...

White furnitureit will also create the desired contrast and make the space lighter and less crowded. If such drastic measures are not for you, then visually expand the corridor and make it brighter, choose a white or pastel palette for wall decoration. And so give his contrast and fill with sunlight and a sense of comfort, complement the interior with floor decor items unusual shapes. It can be various vases, both transparent and opaque, of uncertain curved shapes or figurines of Egyptian cats. And on the wall you can hang a long picture with a vivid image. With such low cost forces and means a dull room will turn into a full-fledged room, which is pleasant to be in and which will produce positive impression on guests. Striped carpet or ottoman for re-shoes will also be quite appropriate. Can support Egyptian style or safari style and imitate the color of the giraffe on a separate fragment of the wall, for example, on the back wall niches. Then, on the facade of the wardrobe mentioned above, you can perform photo printing with the corresponding image. Of course, such binding interior should echo the design of the entire dwelling, however, its small elements may well exist independently. By the way, if paint the front door yellow, it will appear larger, and the room - wider. This is very bold decision, which not everyone can do, but this fact has been voiced by many designers.Let not in the apartment, but maybe in his own house, this decision will be very original.