Dreaming in Color: 8 Eye-Opening Yellow Bedrooms
Start your day energized and cheerful with bedroom hues that sing of sunshine or golden fields
I tend to associate the color yellow with the sweet corn my hometown, just outside the reach of suburban Chicago, is famous for. It's also the color of one of the first flowers of spring in that part of the country, daffodils, which my mother planted in beds around the house to herald the end of our long, cold winters. To me yellow represents the color of sunshine, sustenance and rejuvenation. It reminds me of happy, idyllic days and makes me feel optimistic for the future. If you have similar positive associations with yellow, try using it in your bedroom to help you get revved up each morning for the day ahead.
Below you'll find several sunny yellow bedrooms as well as tips for working the happy hue into your sleeping space.
Below you'll find several sunny yellow bedrooms as well as tips for working the happy hue into your sleeping space.
If you have tall ceilings in your bedroom and lots of natural light, you can go super bold and intense with yellow. This particular shade of yellow packs a wallop, so I'd recommend limiting it to an accent wall. A room that gets this much natural light can handle a bold yellow on an entire wall, but be aware that if your bedroom has low ceilings and little natural light streaming in, then a yellow as bright and bold as this one could leave you feeling anxious.
Get a similar look with Babouche from Farrow & Ball.
Those seeking a mellower yellow should look at softer sandy and golden hues, such as this green-tinged gold. There's quite a bit of brown and white in it, so it reads as a neutral hue — a pumped-up beige, if you will. This is a good color choice if you plan to paint all or most of your walls yellow, as it offers a nice wash of color without going overboard.
Get the look with Rattan from Benjamin Moore.
Add oodles of warmth to your bedroom with a generous dose of wood tones and a yellow hue such as this one that veers more toward warmer orange than cooler green. This is an ideal palette for getting a cozy bedroom vibe in even the coldest of climates.
Get a similar look with Chickadee from Valspar.
If you're a fan of wall coverings, choose one that really makes a statement. An interesting print on a bold yellow background is a great choice for an accent wall. Wall coverings can also provide protection from dents and dings, and many are scrubbable and therefore easy to clean, making them a smart choice in a kids' room.
Get a similar look using paint, with Lemon Pepper from Pittsburgh Paints.
Looking for a subtler hint of yellow in your bedroom? Natural bamboo and light-toned woods tend to read as yellow, so they are a great way to warm up a room with the hue. You can also pick up the color via bedding and other textiles or accessories.
I like yellow for kids' rooms or guest rooms, because it's a pleasing color to most people and it has a warm and inviting vibe. You just can't help but feel happy in a space with this color palette.
Get a similar look with May Yellow from Glidden.
Pulling off a cozy, intimate vibe in a room with tall ceilings can be a challenge. But working in plenty of soft yellow will make the space feel more welcoming.
You can also use color to highlight an interesting ceiling or other architectural detail. Paint the detail or the area around it in an attention-grabbing hue such as yellow. Then use white or another contrasting color to set off the yellow.
To downplay a nondescript or unattractive ceiling, simply paint it one notch lighter than the wall color. It will actually appear to be the same color as the wall and blend in rather than stand out.
You can also use color to highlight an interesting ceiling or other architectural detail. Paint the detail or the area around it in an attention-grabbing hue such as yellow. Then use white or another contrasting color to set off the yellow.
To downplay a nondescript or unattractive ceiling, simply paint it one notch lighter than the wall color. It will actually appear to be the same color as the wall and blend in rather than stand out.
Get a similar look with Daffodil from Sherwin-Williams.
Get a similar look with Gold Beach from Mythic Paint.
Tell us: Are you a fellow lover of yellow? How have you used the happy hue in your bedroom?
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Tell us: Are you a fellow lover of yellow? How have you used the happy hue in your bedroom?
More guides to decorating with yellow