Sunshine yellow colour schemes 2013 - 10 of the best

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)

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