10 Reasons to Love Lemony Hues

A friendlier and more versatile hue, you'll never meet. Working with every style, in every season, and solving decorating dilemmas left and right, yellow is something of a superhero in the color world. Here are 10 reasons yellow deserves a place in your house.

1. Yellow feels right at home in any season. Reds and oranges say fall, green abounds in spring, and cool blues were meant for hot summer days. But yellow is welcome all year long — a major blessing if you don't want to do much to update your home with the seasons.

In spring and summer, yellow feels as fresh and clean as a bowlful of tart lemons; in fall it blends with the autumn foliage; and in winter it brings the welcome warmth of the sun.


2. Yellow plays well with other colors. I can't think of another hue that can make other colors feel at home quite like yellow can. If you are a color lover who adores piling on the shades, consider using yellow as your "neutral" — it will pull the whole look together, yet with more energy than a true neutral.


3. Yellow freshens up a traditional room. Formally decorated rooms can verge on being stuffy. Using yellow, which has become so popular for contemporary and modern rooms, instantly makes a traditional room feel up-to-date.


4. Yellow wakes up neutrals. Whites, grays or beiges feeling a little blah? Lift your neutral basics with an injection of vibrant yellow. Yellow is so bold, it works beautifully as an accent color. Just a touch or two is all you need.


5. Yellow helps couples compromise. Feminine boudoir or manly lair? How about a fresh, sunny space that pleases everyone instead. Let yellow smooth over your decorating conflicts with its crowd-pleasing appeal. Pair it with other gender-neutral winners like textured grass cloth, reclaimed wood and crisp white trim.


6. Yellow adds zest to black and white. Love that stark, industrial black and white look? Take it to the next level by adding a flash of bright yellow.

The unexpected pop of color can lift the entire room. And there's no need to buy anything new — just pick up a pot of paint and revamp a chair, a lamp or the legs of a table.


7. Yellow mimics the sun's natural glow. Enhance the quality of light in your home by painting the walls in an already light-filled space a soft, glowing shade of yellow. The afternoon light pouring in through the windows will look even more sublime.


8. Yellow brightens a dark room. Have a small space with zero natural light? Splash some yellow onto the walls, floor, ceiling or cabinets to fake it. Choose paint with a glossy finish to reflect the most light — and ramp up the number of artificial light sources while you're at it.


9. Yellow works in a gender-neutral nursery. Perfect for boys, girls and shared spaces, yellow for the nursery is a winner. Especially elegant with soft gray or blue, yellow is a warm, friendly choice for baby's first room. For a more modern feel, paint the walls a soft gray and use yellow for the accents (rug, curtains, bedding). For a fun vintage-inspired look, go for sunny yellow walls, handmade buntings and a vintage wooden rocking chair.


10. Yellow makes people happy. There is a reason yellow graces that famous smiley face — something about this color instantly lifts the mood. It's energetic, cheerful and optimistic. What's not to love about that?

Tell us: Are you a fan of yellow? What is your favorite way to use it?

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