Yellow Colour Schemes to Refresh the Home
A shade associated with positivity, vibrancy and optimism, yellow paint colours exude confidence in every interior. Yellows range from bright, saturated hues to inviting and soft shades. Yellow is an extremely versatile colour choice to enliven both traditional and modern properties.
Discover colour schemes with yellow using the Paint & Paper Library palette to provide ideas for your seasonal refresh projects. Whether you prefer timeless style or more contemporary design choices, yellow interior design can enhance any space.
7 yellow colour schemes from the Paint & Paper Library palette
We often consider yellow to be one of the boldest colours to introduce in a scheme. However, these mood-boosting shades sit very comfortably in the home. They work particularly well when paired with coordinating neutrals. This colour combination is an excellent way to create a welcoming atmosphere.
Yellow is a natural colour choice to add brightness and warmth to the darkest interiors, whether embraced all over or contrasted with a complementary colour.
Bring warmth to a contemporary space with soft shades of yellow and neutrals
Painting one wall in a gentle warm yellow like Parasol is a simple way to introduce bold colour subtly. This attractive shade is a wonderful colour choice to elevate a contemporary, neutral interior. Pair with shades from the Sand or Clay Architectural Colours on the ceiling and woodwork for a harmonious combination.
With its beautiful buttery hue, Parasol is a great colour to lead out onto exterior spaces. The shade also pairs beautifully with botanical elements and natural wood tones. Terrazzo flooring in coordinating colours will tie the scheme together for an elegant, cohesive look.
Combine richly coloured mustard yellow hues for an all-over cocooning effect
Morning Room and Muga are two complementary yellow shades in the Paint & Paper Library palette. These strong yellow hues create an alluring soft contrast when combined. As a pair, these shades create sumptuous colour depth and wraparound warmth. Feature the deeper hue, Muga, on doors, panelling and skirting to create an encompassing, colour-drenched interior.
Using two different sheen levels will emphasise the colour contrast by adding an element of textural interest. Coordinate this yellow colour scheme with warm wood flooring, natural jute and rattan for added comfort.
Energise your hallway with a contemporary, sunny yellow highlight
Your hallway is a space to introduce colours that project your design personality and provide a welcoming atmosphere for guests. A bright yellow like Brimstone fulfils these requirements with ease. This mid-strength yellow is a confident background colour to instantly enliven one wall in your hallway.
The Salt Architectural Colours are an ideal accompaniment to Brimstone, for the ceiling, woodwork and surrounding walls. Here you will make an impact with the strong yellow colour highlight. Meanwhile, the rest of the scheme can remain neutral and pared-back as you lead into the adjoining rooms.
Create contrast with a strong yellow and deep green pairing
Contrasting yellow with other complementary colours will create a statement interior. Green and yellow is an intriguing colour pairing often seen in nature. While soft greens and yellows can feel fresh, soothing and gentle, a bolder combination features deep, rich, warm hues like Pollen II and Sencha.
Consider this pairing for your bedroom to create a truly captivating setting that evokes nature with a contemporary twist. Introduce Pollen II on the upper wall and ceiling. Doing so will draw the eye upwards to admire this joyful, energising shade.
Discover more paint colour ideas for bedroom schemes.
Combine bright yellow walls with deep brown for a grounded scheme
As a sociable space where friends and family gather, your kitchen or dining room is the perfect room to embrace yellow paint colours. The bright and cheerful shade, Chinese Emperor, provides a fabulous backdrop for a contemporary dining space. Consider this warm yellow to form part of a spacious, open-plan kitchen.
In the adjoining kitchen area, paint your cabinetry in the coordinating deep purple-brown, Copper Beech. This colour pairing will connect the two zones, achieving an overall cohesive feel. Simultaneously, the two shades will maintain a distinct sense of function and atmosphere in each part of the space.
Explore additional colour-zoning ideas to create structure in your open-plan space.
Make a focal point with an impactful yellow on the ceiling
A yellow ceiling might seem like an extremely bold design choice. However, when combined with judicious use of colour in other elements of your scheme, a yellow fifth wall is a smart choice. This combination provides the ideal combination of impact and sophistication in your living space.
The deep Indian yellow, Muga, coordinates harmoniously with the yellow-based Paper Architectural Colours. Choose a few shades from this colour family for your walls and woodwork. These hues will make a room feel soft and elegant, whilst balancing the vibrancy of the yellow living room ceiling colour.
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Add beauty to your hallway with a yellow floral wallpaper
For generations, floral wallpapers have been a popular choice in interior design. These prints are an excellent way to reflect the beautiful colours and patterns of nature in the home. Using a floral wallpaper on a strong, warm yellow ground will instil a bright, inviting ambience in your interior.
Consider the elegant stencil design, Aeonium – Gamboge, alongside the complementary neutral, Ivory II. This wallpaper is ideally suited to a traditional hallway or living room. The printed yellow brings a very subtle textural element without introducing too many other colours.
For more yellow interior design ideas, explore our inspiration gallery. Or browse our yellow paint collection before ordering your sample paint pots online.