Decorating with Daffodil

Where fashion leads, interior design colour trends often follow and, if you followed the spring 2022 catwalk shows, there was one colour you couldn’t miss: Daffodil yellow! This bright and optimistic hue took the runways by storm, with everyone from Christian Dior to Max Mara backing bright yellow outfit ideas for spring.

Not only this, the colour doyennes at Pantone hail Daffodil (14-0850) as one of the key Pantone colours for spring 2022. According to Pantone, “Joyful Daffodil connects us to the spontaneity of a spring garden”. Daffodil yellow is truly most uplifting spring colour to add to your home.

In this blog, we’ll be showing you how to decorate with Daffodil yellow at home. Read on for inspirational yellow interior design schemes, learn which colours go well with yellow and how to make yellow look good in a room. Vibrant Daffodil yellow is not for the fainthearted but get it right, and this colour will make your home sing this spring!

 

Daffodil yellow interior design inspiration

There are so many different looks you can create when decorating with yellow. Whether you use just a little hint of yellow in a fresh country colour scheme or embrace bold colour blocking, there are so many options to try. These are just a few yellow interior design schemes to inspire you.

Yellow ochre walls and vintage finds add a relaxed warmth to this grey shaker style kitchen.

Image: DeVol

What could be more spring-like than a combination of daffodil yellow, blossom pink and bluebell?

Image: Dan Duchars

Just a splash of bright yellow painted around the opening between two rooms lifts this space to the next level.

Image: Paul Massey

This country-style bedroom shows how yellow can work in a soft and pretty bedroom scheme, with layered tones and plenty of texture.

Image: Catherine Gratwicke

Indian yellow and olive green give a striking yet relaxed feel to this period style bathroom.

Image: Annie Sloan

3 pro tips to make yellow look good in a room

Yellow is always an eye-catching colour, even more so if you opt for on-trend Daffodil. These are my favourite tips and tricks to make decorating with yellow a success.

Pro Tip 1: Yellow pairs best with very dark woods or light woods. Veer away from yellow if your room contains mid-tone woods like oak and pine – these already have warm undertones and decorating with yellow can give your room an unappealing glow.

Pro Tip 2: Painting a yellow accent adds a splash of energetic colour without overwhelming the room. If you’re tired of the trend for a single feature wall, shake things up and try painting a yellow accent around the opening of a knock-through, in a panel using masking tape, or on an internal door.

Pro Tip 3: Understand the direction of the light in your room and choose a yellow paint shade to balance it out. Yellow is a good colour for north-facing rooms where the light is naturally cooler, adding a welcome glow of sunshine. You can still use yellow is south-facing rooms but choose yellow shades that contain less red/orange pigment.

Try teaming a bright yellow paint shade like 'Babouche' with a deep navy blue such as 'Hague Blue', both from Farrow & Ball 

What colours go well with yellow?

Yellow is a great addition to many colour schemes, and a pop of yellow will always lift the mood. Yellow is also a very versatile colour, pairing well with soft pastels and dark shades alike.

The best colours that go well with yellow:

• Yellow + Teal
• Yellow + Grey
• Yellow + Navy Blue
• Yellow + Spring Green
• Yellow + Pink

Wool blankets and throws make it easy to add a pop of yellow without redecorating your home. The British Blanket Company has lots of yellow blankets to choose from, including this Buttercup Yellow Herringbone throw.

Where to buy the best yellow blankets

Love the idea of adding yellow to your home but afraid of commitment? A yellow blanket or throw is the answer as you can instantly update your spring colour scheme and change things up when you fancy.

 

The best yellow blankets:

 

6 of the best bright yellow paint colours

Sold on the idea of decorating with Daffodil yellow at home? There's a host of bright yellow paints out there to choose from. These are just some of my favourites.

The best bold yellow paints:

• Citrona (Farrow & Ball)
• Circle Line (Mylands)
• Golden Yellow (Coat Paints)
• Hustle at 5pm (Fired Earth)
• Mister David (Little Greene)
• English Yellow (Annie Sloan)

We are all about enjoying colour here at The British Blanket Company and our Pinterest is a treasure trove of interior design inspiration and uplifting colour schemes. Head to our new Yellow Room Inspiration Pinterest board for more uplifting yellow interior design ideas.