“I was once told that wearing yellow makes people think you’re friendly,” Brooklyn-based Mya Gelber told Cup of Jo recently about her primary-colors-filled wardrobe. “So, I’ve always had yellow in my closet for interviews or moments where I want to come across as approachable.”
The same holds true for interiors: Add a dash of yellow, and boom: instant sunniness. Don’t believe us? Have a look and just see if you’re not cheered:
![a single yellow light in beata heuman\2\17;s spirited london home 17](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/beata-heuman-modern-house-london-master-bedroom-733x489.jpg)
![\230;and in a villa remodel on the isle of sikinos by kapsimalis archite 18](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/house-in-sikinos-kapsimalis-architects-19-733x1100.jpg)
![spotted at the waldoboro inn in maine: pale lemon floors. 19](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/waldoboro-inn-maine-18-733x1099.jpg)
![a yellow door at little mill abergavenny: a once upon a time holiday cottage in 20](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/kitchen-the-little-mill-abergavenny-6-733x488.jpg)
![no need to commit to painting a full piece of furniture: this vintage \1960s de 21](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hevresac-hotel-menorca-spain-jonathan-hokklo-11-733x977.jpg)
![yellow in the kitchen. (about that fixture: it\2\17;s the grohe essence 22](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/washington-dc-house-remodel-by-fowlkes-studio-10a-733x491.jpg)
![bold yellow, armchair edition. photography by chris mottalini, courtesy of 23](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bond-11thstreet-garret-apartment-chris-mottalini-photo-1-733x977.jpg)
![sometimes all that\2\17;s called for is a couple of beeswax candles. pho 24](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/bovina-farm-fermentory-shop-christian-harder-733x493.jpg)
![a lounge spot in marigold, as seen in american style in marseille: studio class 25](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/minoofi-bakery-marseille-mezzanine-designed-by-studio-classico-9-733x1098.jpg)
![a single throw pillow is all you need, per this quiet moment in considered thin 26](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/considered-things-stepney-townhouse-paul-west-photo-1-733x916.jpg)
![also per the monica hotel in denmark. 27](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/hotel-the-monica-denmark-sitting-area-733x977.jpg)
![a yellow pot\230; 28](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nomibis-kitchen-2-733x916.jpg)
![\230;and french market bag in a french kitchen. both photographs from no 29](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nomibis-kitchen-3-733x916.jpg)
![“i love a good loo in a photo, especially when it’s this color!&# 30](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/beata-heuman-bath-with-yellow-fixtures-733x836.jpg)
![a yellow settee in a light filled corner. photograph courtesy of house of bulle 31](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sun-room-haarlem-1893-house-remodel-arianne-and-derk-bonthuis-4-733x1100.jpg)
![yellow on yellow: a sink skirt and stripey tile. inspiration from bert & ma 32](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bert-and-may-kitchen-bassoon-brighton-stone-733x950.jpg)
![an ochre sink skirt changes the room at glebe house, a guest house and restaura 33](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/glebe-house-downstairs-toilet-733x488.jpg)
![perhaps a yellow range? the answer was yes for a client who calls it their favo 34](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/remodeled-townhouse-new-york-purple-yellow-kitchen-1-733x572.jpg)
![in the case of suzie de rohan willner of toast, the yellow aga came with the ki 35](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/suzie-de-rohan-willner-aga-1-733x550.jpg)
![paint ceilings yellow for an unexpected jolt, se seen in daring color ideas to 36](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/finn-juhl-house-mjolk-juli-and-john-baker-remodelista-4.jpg)
![\230;and at sågverket möten rum & kök in northe 37](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sagverket-via-fantastic-frank-remodelista-9-733x488-733x488.jpg)
![a yellow curtain amplifies sunlight. photograph courtesy of atelier vime&# 38](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/atelier-vime-brittany-farmhouse-12-733x550.jpg)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the impact of adding yellow to outfits or interiors?
Adding yellow to outfits or interiors can make people think you're friendly and approachable. It can instantly boost your mood and add a touch of sunniness.
Can yellow be used to create a cheerful atmosphere in interiors?
Yes, adding splashes of yellow in interiors, such as through decor or furnishings, can create a cheerful and bright atmosphere that uplifts the space.
How can yellow be incorporated into home decor?
Yellow can be incorporated into home decor through various ways, such as using yellow accents, furniture, accessories, or even painting elements like walls or doors in yellow.
Which rooms or areas are highlighted as examples of using yellow in decor?
Examples include using yellow lights, yellow kitchen fixtures, yellow sink skirts, yellow curtains, and yellow furniture like chairs, pillows, and throw blankets to add warmth and vibrancy to the space.
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