Hold onto summer by adding touches of honeyed yellow to your interior design

Summer doesn't have to be over just yet, says Roddy Clarke 
Roddy Clarke2 October 2017

With the summer season nearly over, you may already be looking into rich winter hues, insulating materials and cosier, ambient lighting. Yellow has become increasingly popular with many designers adding different shades into their collections.

Using the colour effectively will add life and a brightness to your home, meaning summer can be extended inside your living space for a little longer, and making the transition to autumn and winter that little bit easier.

Here are a few recommendations on how to use yellow well, plus the pieces that will add a touch of joy into your interiors.

Textiles

Textiles are great for adding hints of colour and helping to enhance ambience. Yellow can be strong and too intense if not used correctly, so it is important to ensure the shade you choose is a soft one with more honey tones. When choosing accessories, opt for designs where yellow is the feature and not the main colour, as it will still stand out but not overpower.

This throw from the leading Italian design brand, Calligaris, is the perfect option for your fix of yellow. The main pattern is a beautiful monochrome design, bordered with a yellow hem which adds a pop that will liven up the setting in which it is used. It can be used as a bedcover or a delightful throw over your favourite armchair or sofa.

£98, Buy it here.

Rugs can change the atmosphere of a room by bringing in different tones and creating structure. Using a patterned rug is perfect for adding depth whilst bringing in a focal point too.

This rug is a stunning design by the brand Smallable and can be found at Find Design – a beautifully curated site of stunning interior pieces. It is a practical size at 1.4m x 2m and the tones of yellow are perfectly mellowed and understated.

Buy it here.

Soft Furnishings

If you are confident with using yellow in your interiors, then adding it into your soft furnishings can work very well.

This luxurious Italian Velvet ottoman is a show-stopping design and will add glamour into your living room. Available in two sizes, it can be used as a footstool or even as a coffee table – style it with a stack of books and a marble tray to complete the setting. It is available from the wonderful lifestyle store, Att Pynta, for £425.00.

If you are apprehensive, yet curious, about adding a bold colour to your living space, bring it in through a classic design or shape that will create more of a statement.

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Stellar Works has created a collection based on the wonderful designs of Vilhelm Wohlert, using some of his most celebrated works of the 1950s and revitalising them for the modern day. The Louisiana chair was designed to complement Wohlert’s architectural work on the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark: simple, stackable, balanced and beautifully unadorned.

The chair is available for £420.00. To view the stunning pieces Stellarworks have to offer, take a peek at their showroom on Great Titchfield Street throughout London Design Week.

Buy it here.

Another amazing classic design is available from the wonderful Vintage furniture designer, Galapagos. This classic original 1950s sofa is upholstered in a beautiful Dandelion Yellow velvet from Designers Guild. Its mid-century charm will bring delight into the home and would look perfect against a darker tone wall to ensure it really stands out.

£1200, Buy it here.

Accessories

Accessories are great for bringing in a strong colour like yellow. Not only are they a fool-proof option for those who are more reserved with their interiors, but they can complement an existing colour scheme you may already have.

The Soleil Plant Screen from West Elm is perfect for keeping the summer vibes going and can be used indoors or outdoors. Not only will it refresh the room, but it is also a super way of bringing botanicals onto the scene. Its bold, retro style is eye-catching and offers space for 11 planters – we recommend adding long, trailing plants for extra impact.

£183.20, Buy it here.

Cushions are excellent for bringing yellow into a room. Nina Kulberg offers a gorgeous collection of designs and draws inspiration from iconic landmarks to create fun and playful patterns. The Chicago cushion uses touches of 'Yolk Yellow', which has a deeper tone and a magnificent richness. It will consequently fit perfectly within your living room or as a cushion on your bed, adding elegance into whatever setting it is placed. It can be found on her online store for £73.20.

Buy it here.

Summer may nearly be over, but using yellow will help keep your home bright and welcoming whilst the transition into autumn begins. Be confident with your choices and use the richer and more honeyed tones of yellow to balance it perfectly into your home.

Roddy Clarke is a Design Journalist and Interior Stylist. Email him at contact@roddyclarke.com or follow him on Instagram.

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