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Mellow yellow: home accessories to lift your mood

Sitting squarely between the warm and cool shades on the colour wheel, yellow has an element of comfort to it, but is also vibrant, uplifting and optimistic. Unsurprising, then, that yellow home accessories have been creeping onto our radar. Good Homes picks out the best buys in yellow for a sunnier outlook, from pale lemons to zesty brights…

Yellow bedroom accessories

yellow bedroom accessories

  1. Ditsy Duvet Set from Iamfy.co: Add a burst of vibrant yellow to your room with this botanical duvet cover set from Iamfy. The duvet is reversible, so there’s ochre flowers on one side and a more neutral shade of the same print on the other, so you can switch the look when you need to. From £22.
  2. Sun Wool & Hook Velvet Cushion from Quince & Cook: This gorgeous 100% wool hooked cushion won’t fail to put a smile on your face every time you walk in the room. It’s got a soft velvet backing, insert and zip close. It measures 16×16 inch. From £36.
  3. Large Bubble Table Lamp from Loaf: This character filled hand-blown glass table lamp and linen shade, will make a real statement on a side table. The glass is blown into a timber mould to get the old-school mottled look. From £215.
  4. Art Rug from Cosy Coco: Handmade from natural wool, each of these Art Rugs are one-of-a-kind. They’re soft in a kind of lie on the floor and sink into kind of way. The prints are bold and a mash up of traditional and modern Berber styles. You can also order them without tassels if you like. From £396.
  5. Vivien Round Mirror from Cult: If you want texture and colour and a mirror with a bit of a wow factor, the Vivien Round yellow velvet mirror is the one. Billing itself as having a ‘soft luxe touch’ with an ‘Art Deco vibe’, it’s a sunny statement mirror you won’t get bored of. From £69.

Sunny living room accessories

yellow living room accessories

  1. Mustard Made Lockers from Rose & Grey: These Mustard industrial chic lockers, the name of the brand, but also the colour in this case, are super popular. With an adjustable shelf and two hooks inside, they’re great for organisation and the top makes for a great place to put a record player or a TV. From £289.
  2. Tangerine Ray Platter from Softstore.co: These joy-filled terracotta platters are made in a family-run pottery workshop in Olhão, a Portuguese fishing town. The workshop is called Casa Cubista, which refers to the tessellated white houses of Olhão’s old town. Each piece is hand thrown on a potter’s wheel and hand painted by the head potter’s aunt. From £75.99.
  3. The Ellipsis Horizontal from the Radiator Company: Forget boring white radiators and radiator covers and make a statement with your radiator so it looks more like a piece of artwork. These trendy ones from The Radiator Company are made from tubular steel, and give out plenty of heat and are less susceptible to rust than cast iron. From £381.60.
  4. The Aberdeen Range from Darlings of Chelsea: With rounded arms, turned wooden feet and a lumbar scatter cushion for extra support, the Aberdeen Range is a great addition to your living room. With fully sprung seats, and a hardwood frame, each sofa is handcrafted. This one is a stain resistant moleskin velvet in honey. From £2,828.

Yellow kitchen accessories

yellow kitchen accessories

  1. Mustard Vinyl from Carpetright: Mustard vinyl might not be the first thing that springs to mind when thinking of a new floor, but when you see what it looks like (pictured) against a dark teal cupboard, you might change your mind. It’s durable and practical and holds up well in heavy traffic areas like the kitchen. From £29.99 per sqm.
  2. Ceramic Rectangular Baker from Peugeot: Did you know Peugeot, also makes some rather sturdy bakeware. Their nesting ceramic rectangular bakers are made in Brittany and come in a bright saffron yellow. They’ve got wide ridged handles for an easy grip and are pretty versatile. From £38.99.
  3. Yellow Linen Bread Bag from Helen Round: Switch up a bulky bread bin, with one of these cute mustard yellow linen bread bags from the Hedgerow Collection at Helen Round. Each bag is hand printed in their Cornish studios using water-based inks. Linen bags help keep you bread fresher for longer as the bag allows the air to circulate. From £26.
  4. Sophie Conran Barrel Mugs from Portmeirion: When ceramic stalwarts Sophie Conran and Portmeirion team up, you know it’s going to be a brilliant offering and these honey pot shaped barrel mugs don’t disappoint. Made from pure white porcelain the cheerful yellow hue on the inside, will put a smile on your face with every cuppa. From £46 for a set of four.
  5. Angled Floor Lamp from The Forest & Co: An acid yellow angled floor lamp from The Forest & Co is bound to add a bit of fun to your décor and a contemporary feel. While it looks industrial, you can add a soft bulb and it makes for a good reading light above a huge stuffed armchair. Choose from black plastic or blue cotton for the flex. From £210.

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