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This season, yellow comes home in golden, buttery hues that signal the arrival of fall
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Colors that are hot in fashion eventually make their way into home décor, and this season, yellow comes home. On the runway, yellow appeared in the solar and citrus hues of high heels, bangles and bags. At home, we love the golden, buttery shades that signal the arrival of fall. If you’re feeling inspired, consider these tips from the color experts.

“Yellow is such a statement that I prefer to see it as an accent,” says Andrea Schumacher, principal of O Interior Design. Be mindful that a little bit goes a long way. Cheer up a room with a yellow pillow, lampshade, draperies or hand towels. To unite the punches of yellow color, “put a bouquet of yellow flowers on the table, and it all pops,” she says.

Adds Sean Norcross of Guiry’s: “Yellow is directly across from blue on the color wheel, so if you want a lot of contrast, pair yellow with a color in the purple/blue/green family. If you want it to harmonize within its scheme—to not stand out quite as much—mix yellow with oranges and reds. It’s a social color, so it works best in common rooms.

“I wouldn’t use yellow in a room that has a lot of natural light,” Norcross cautions. “It can look too lime-colored or sunshine-y. Use yellow in a room that doesn’t have many windows to brighten it up.”
 


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