Mellow Yellow: The Colour For Spring
Tuesday 1st April 2008 by Elizabeth Richards
 Throw out the monochromes, the muted tones and the dark shades of winter – it’s time to celebrate the arrival of Spring with a colourful makeover for your home. From delicate primrose tones right through to bold juicy shades, yellow is everywhere from the catwalks to the high street, making it the perfect shade for your interiors this season.
 Walls painted in soft shades of sunny yellow can look great in the kitchen but if you’re struggling to make the colour work elsewhere, wallpaper could be the answer.
Fabrics and Papers has a superb selection but our favourite is this pompom design  (pictured left) with its ultra-versatile tones and oversized print: the perfect choice for any drawing room or bedroom.
 Add a splash of colour to the breakfast table or an early spring picnic with tableware in zingy zesty shades. Graham & Green stocks the latest must-have mugs – the comfortable ceramic Pantone design – with Process Yellow 6 top of our list for a bright and cheery coffee or tea break.
And stop by Laura Ashley to pick up their pretty pastel yellow tumblers (pictured right) in al fresco-friendly melamine. Great for drinks or even as vases for impromptu spring posies, they’re a kitchen cupboard staple.
 Lovers of modern design will already be on familiar terms with the bolder end of the yellow spectrum and will totally fall for the iconic Vitra Panton chair (pictured left) that makes the perfect finishing touch to any contemporary dining room, kitchen or even garden space.
There’s a good assortment of colours but it is of course the juicy yellow that we’re splashing out on this season.
 Working as well in a traditionally-styled interior as a modern one, the Blossom & Butterflies cushion (pictured right) by Clare Nicholson is a nice addition for the living room this season.
In 100% cotton and measuring a comfy 18x18”, it features a sassy design on one side with a vintage fabric reverse – simply flip over to suit your mood.
 In the bedroom, lavender-filled knitted chicks (pictured left) from Catherine Tough sweeten the air, keep clothes and linens fresh and send restless sleepers to the land of nod.
Simply tuck beside pillows, perch on the bedside table or slip into drawers. For a boost of fragrance, invest in delectable floral-scented Rigaud candles from Joanna Wood.
 The truly style-conscious can team two trends with the Nadia Sheltawy designed flora lampshade (pictured right) from Hidden Art which – in fresh yellow and white silk satin with a geometric organic-inspired design – makes for the best-dressed lightbulbs this season and beyond.
Digitally printed with hand-rolled edges, attention to detail is sublime and the shade can be made to fit either a ceiling pendant or table lamp.
 Guaranteed to raise the spirits and add a cheery note, yellow is the perfect accent colour in any rustic-styled kitchen or vintage-inspired space.
Country Cream stocks a range of genuine vintage pieces including a beautiful enamel coffee pot in vibrant yellow with a black handle (pictured left). Learn to love the tiny chips and scratches – they’re all part of the character and charm of a well-loved piece.
So whether you’re a die-hard design fan or your tastes are a totally traditional, yellow is the ultimate colour for a smart and stylish space.
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