Sunshine yellow colour schemes 2013 - 10 of the best
This room doesn't come with sunglasses but it probably should.
- (opens in new tab)
- (opens in new tab)
- (opens in new tab)
- Sign up to our newsletter
The Home Of Great Ideas For More Than 100 Years
Thank you for signing up to . You will receive a verification email shortly.
There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.
This room doesn't come with sunglasses but it probably should. Gradually widening the stripes opens up the room at head height while sleek, metallic furniture keeps the look grown-up
1/10 Modern dining room with painted yellow stripes
Yellow paint
Dulux (opens in new tab)
2/10 Traditional-style yellow living room
This living room design is about as yellow as it gets. White and graphite accessories create an uplifting yet sophisticated feel.
Jug
The Conran Shop (opens in new tab)
Coffee table
Heal's (opens in new tab)
3/10 Oriental-style chair with yellow accents and throw
If the thought of yellow walls or furniture terrifies you, get the look by introducing subtle accents into your design instead.
Chair
The Dormy House (opens in new tab)
Fabric, cup and saucer
Designers Guild (opens in new tab)
Throw
Romo (opens in new tab)
4/10 Contemporary bedroom with bright yellow throw
This bedroom is a perfect example of how to do yellow without fully committing to the cause. It might be cheating (just a bit) but the mustard-yellow throw lifts an otherwise ordinary scheme.
Yellow throw
Habitat (opens in new tab)
5/10 Retro-style bright yellow dining room
The sunny yellow colour scheme compliments the retro-style furniture in this dining area. Sometimes you can never have enough yellow...
Wallpaper
Roddy & Ginger (opens in new tab)
Chairs
Ikea (opens in new tab)
Trolley
Marks & Spencer (opens in new tab)
Flooring
Amtico International (opens in new tab)
6/10 Hallway with acid yellow feature wall
Now here's a hallway that knows how to make an entrance. The acid yellow paintwork on this staircase is tempered slightly by the bold black and red artwork.
Paint
Dulux (opens in new tab)
7/10 Zesty lemon garden area wtih striped yellow chair
This outdoor seating area is just oozing with vitality. The zingy-coloured seat cushions create a pleasing contrast with the aubergine backdrop - all that's missing is a mojito...
Cushions
Nobilis (opens in new tab)
Seat cushions
Designers Guild (opens in new tab)
8/10 Statement bathroom with bright yellow splashback
Here's a bathroom that packs some serious punch: the unusual yellow and black striped splashback takes this modern scheme to a whole new level of fabulous design.
Basin
Roca (opens in new tab)
Yellow paint
Dulux (opens in new tab)
9/10 Modern grey kitchen with statement yellow fridge-freezer
This bold yellow and grey kitchen design uses colour blocking for a striking look. It's official - white fridge-freezers are for wimps...
Fridge
Smeg (opens in new tab)
Kitchen cabinets
Kit Stone (opens in new tab)
10/10 Yellow dining room with black sideboard
Yellow is a striking colour for walls, especially when teamed with black furniture and accessories.
Sideboard
BoConcept (opens in new tab)
Looking for decorating ideas? Head over to our dedicated bedroom, living room and kitchen channels or follow us on Facebook (opens in new tab) and Twitter (opens in new tab) for more news and trends.
Tamara was Ideal Home's Digital Editor before joining the Woman & Home team in 2022. She has spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she's honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. Tamara is always ahead of the curve when it comes to interiors trends – and is great at seeking out designer dupes on the high street.
-
DIYer leaves drab kitchen unrecognisable with stylish pink and green scheme
Despite having to start all over again when painting the cabinets, she only spent £260
By Millie Hurst
-
DIY kitchen ideas – 16 savvy ways to refresh your look for under £50
Looking to update your kitchen space on a budget? These clever ideas and tips are worth checking out
By Tamara Kelly
-
New build garden ideas to fill a new outdoor space with colour and character
Stop your new build garden looking the same as your neighbours with smart planting and design ideas
By Jayne Dowle