As I’ve been out and about, I’ve noticed the color yellow popping up everywhere. From outdoor furniture, rugs and pillows to indoor rugs, art and accessories. Yellow was not a color that was on the radar as an up and coming trend, but with the dreary feel of winter almost over the sight of yellow is very refreshing.
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We love the first sight of a daffodil that pops through the brown grass or when we see them through the snow. Something about yellow after a long winter just refreshes us. Maybe it’s like sunshine in a contained environment.
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So, what do we do with yellow in our homes? Yellow is a strong color and carries a lot of weight when it’s used. Look at small amounts when you are getting started, like a pillow or a throw and mix it with another color like gray or taupe to soften the effect. Another way is through kitchen accessories like towels, canisters or mixing bowls.
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Accent dishes are another way to bring a pop of yellow to the dinner table, maybe it’s a bowl or a salad plate to add the splash to the table. Be creative and have a little fun!
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For the exterior, look at chairs, exterior rugs or pillows. Look to add pots that are yellow or tipped in yellow with a raku finish. Plants are another way to bring in the yellow to your outdoor scape. In this environment you can mix it with just about any color. I love yellow and aqua, yellow and orange and yes, yellow and gray for the outdoors.
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