Yellow | domino https://www.domino.com/category/yellow/ The ultimate guide for a stylish life and home—discover your personal style and create a space you love. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 In Our Favorite Yellow Nurseries, It’s Eternal Golden Hour https://www.domino.com/design-by-room/yellow-nursery-ideas/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.domino.com/?p=305527
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Who said the color should be an accent?

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In our research, yellow nurseries seem to be about as rare as yellow diamonds; the sunny hue is typically relegated to a supporting role for more popular sage green or duck egg shades. But when you find spaces like the ones below, where the color is proudly front and center, it’s clear we’ve been approaching things all wrong. Yellow is an instant mood-booster—a major bonus during those sleep-deprived early months—and as a primary color, it plays especially nice with less expected (but just as kid-friendly) shades like a poppy red or cornflower blue. Read on to see for yourself.

The All-or-Nothing Yellow Nursery

Photography by Cathrine de Lichtenberg

To keep a space on track, Danish product designer Cathrine de Lichtenberg is a fan of choosing one color combo and leaning in hard. For her daughter’s nursery, that duo is lavender and yellow, the latter of which shows up in an almost-beige on the walls (Yellow Snow by File Under Pop), a vibrant lemon on the sheer curtains, and a classic gold via the 3D sun rising in the corner.

The Yellow Nursery That Celebrates the Fine Print

Photography by Bess DuBose

Paint isn’t the only way to bring big color into a baby’s room. Designer Bess DuBose instead layered Pierre Grey’s yellow-flecked floral Bengali wallpaper with mustard-hued roman shades in her son’s nursery, which pop all the more against the palest blue trim (Skylight by Farrow & Ball).

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The Closet Turned Yellow Nursery

Courtesy of Summer Thornton Design

Before it was her son’s nursery, this space was indeed designer Summer Thornton’s bedroom closet. Despite a house extension, the spot is still small—but no one could call it an afterthought. The paneled walls and ceiling are both coated in an unapologetic high-gloss yellow for a jewel-box effect, mirrored in miniature by the USM shelving unit.

The Yellow Nursery Decorated Backwards

Courtesy of Brogan Cox

Oftentimes, a room’s palette starts with a stand-out piece or pattern and expands to paint colors from there. Brogan Cox, creative director of London furniture studio Sebastian Cox, did it the other way around for her child’s space. The first thing she decided on was her paint pairing: Edward Bulmer Natural Paint’s Florence on the walls and Invisible Green on the molding. From there, Cox searched for the right wallpaper, landing on the dreamy Blackthorn pattern in Spring by Morris & Co., which includes her exact two hues, plus some pink and orange for good measure.

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These 9 Yellow Kitchens Are the Definition of Dopamine Decor https://www.domino.com/design-by-room/yellow-kitchen-cabinets/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.domino.com/?p=236741

Sunny scalloped shelving to smile about.

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We’ve seen every shade of sage on kitchen cabinets, and this year we’re ready for a new kind of nature-inspired rush: yellow. Plus it’s not just a pretty hue—some experts say it can actually make you feel happy.

From lemon-colored cupboards to cooking spaces literally inspired by butter, we’re seeing more and more daring homeowners spruce up their spaces with this sunshiny shade. So consider this your invitation to rethink white and infuse your surroundings with a bit of brightness. Here are nine ways to lend yellow kitchen cabinets your personal touch.

Spread It All Over

Food personality and cookbook author Molly Baz’s kitchen (which also doubles as a content studio) is all about butter. It’s not just what she’s cooking with, it’s the creamy shade that covers every cabinet, counter, and appliance.

Bear It All 

It’s not uncommon to let a kid’s favorite film inform the design of their room, but the rest of a house is usually left to the grown-ups. This London family, however, took all their inspo from Paddington. Rather than fill the home with teddy bears, “they wanted to capture the spirit of a fun, slightly mad house,” explains James Arkoulis, cofounder of Howark Design. That translated into fluid patterns, decorative tile, and rain boot–yellow kitchen cabinets. 

Slather It On

These Atlanta homeowners and condiment connoisseurs found the perfect shade for the cabinets in their Georgian-style townhouse. Naturally it just so happened to imitate their favorite sandwich spread: Dijon mustard. Paired with modern millwork and impressive marble surfaces, the duo’s choice adds just enough flavor. 

Make It Modern

Fear not, modernists, you can keep your sleek lines, structural furnishings, and cool grays while still adding a touch of fun. Take notes from this Mondrian-esque setup. The radiant upper cabinet doors contrast with open nooks to create a staggered storage solution in a way that any postmodern enthusiast would appreciate.

Go Almost Orange

Toe the line like Londoners Emily Jane and Dan Lathan did with an extra-warm hue that replaced an outdated brown. While traces of all the old millwork are gone, they didn’t have to start completely over. Apparently, butcher block countertops pair seamlessly with this citrusy tone.

Keep It Mellow 

The main appeal for this laid-back yellow? It plays very well with others. Multihued cabinets were always a part of the design for architects Jody Beck and Ross-Alan Tisdale on this color-coded kitchen. Unfamiliar guests will catch on to the easy organization system quickly. “The idea that you can be like, ‘Grab the silverware in the mint drawer’ or ‘The trash is in the blue cabinet,’—I love that,” says Beck.

Get a Grip

Congratulations, you’ve decided to color-block! If you’ve still got concerns about your space reading as overly busy, ditch the hardware. In her unfussy kitchen, Sophia Cook opted for integrated handles on the lower drawers and cabinets, and a palette inspired by her yard’s autumn foliage. Take this fall-like scheme as your sign to not stop at one shade. 

Go Beyond the Cupboards

Photography by Simon Upton; Design by Salvesen Graham

This charming space, designed by London-based firm Salvesen Graham, is a testament to how good yellow kitchens can get. When combined with details like sweet scalloped shelving, the cheerful pantry nook makes us want to flee to the English countryside.

Try a Tiny Take

If you’re dealing with a kitchenette, that’s all the more reason to pack a big punch. Invite the light in with your favorite shade, and take a page out of this homeowner’s book with a tiny sink curtain to really dress it up.

Get the Look

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A ’70s Sunken Tub Was the One Thing That Stayed in This Retro Bathroom Refresh https://www.domino.com/renovation/aww-sam-yellow-bathroom-renovation/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.domino.com/?p=233633

There’s a trick to matching the dozen shades of yellow.

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Warm White Paint, Dunn-Edwards; Godmorgan Sink Cabinet, IKEA; Impression Drawer Fronts, Semihandmade; Purist Wall-Mount Sink Faucet, Kohler; Bowl Basins, Nood Co.; Harvest Tile and Daffodil Tile, Fireclay Tile; Custom Sconce, Sazerac Stitches.

It wasn’t the arched metal fireplace or wet bar worthy of a throwback cocktail that sold Sam Ushiro and her partner, Kyle, on becoming the second-ever family to own their 1979 home. It was the grooviest detail of all: the sunken tub in the main bathroom.

The rest of the space, however, was painfully retro (no, not in a good way). There was dingy black and white tile that the designer and Aww Sam blogger quickly diagnosed as low energy, plus the layout was cramped. Invigorating the house would require a full demo and the use of a single hue—lots of it.

Yellow is one of my favorite colors and feels like such a joyous and energizing shade to start your day with,” says Ushiro. “Spending every morning getting ready in the bathroom, I needed a space that lifted me up and gave me a smile.” 

Looking back, the only thing she’d do differently is wait for everything to be delivered before starting any parts of the process (“So there wouldn’t be as many delays!” she says). Here, Ushiro reveals how she nodded to the bathroom’s past while bringing in the sunshine.

Play Up the Quirks

The bathroom, before.

Plenty of things needed to be modernized, from the floor tile to some structural issues, but Ushiro did want to pay homage to a few key original features. “We always had the intention with our whole house of staying true to the style and even updating it further to look like it could have stepped right out of the ’70s,” she says. That sunken tub wasn’t going anywhere, nor was the vanity’s tiled countertop—the idea of it, that is. 

Egret Matte Tile, Fireclay Tile; Purist Showerhead and Handle, Kohler.

A new base in a lighter wood finish better complements Ushiro’s fresh take on the gridded surface: canary yellow squares. While the tub’s bones remained intact, it also got a facelift with brass fixtures (golden in their own way) and two sizes of light-reflecting glass tile. The same but just different enough.

Save Your Samples

One of the biggest tasks Ushiro had to pull off? Matching all those yellows, from the flooring to the towels to the wall hooks. “It was made easier by always having a sample of the tile on hand,” she notes. “Whenever we knew we were going to be purchasing things, we brought it with us so we could match colors as closely as possible.” 

Source Genuine Vintage

The tub will always be the focal point, but Ushiro tracked down pieces from the ’60s and ’70s to authentically amp up the groovy factor in every corner. Some of her favorite finds: porthole-esque mirrors, a space-age stool, “and the coolest toilet paper holder I’ve ever seen.”

Give the W.C. Some Love

The toilet area, before.

Before, the toilet nook felt much smaller than it really was thanks to a wall of bulky, built-in cabinets. Ushiro couldn’t nix the valuable storage space altogether, but she could reimagine it. Looking to the round vanity mirrors for inspiration, she designed inset arched shelving that takes up half of the cupboards’ footprint. “We knew we wanted the toilet area to have its own distinguishing feature,” she explains. Mission accomplished.

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This Art-Loving Toddler’s Bedroom Features a New Take on the Chalkboard Wall https://www.domino.com/design-by-room/toddler-boys-room-chalkboard-closet-doors/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:15:00 +0000 https://www.domino.com/?p=232150

Carpet tiles were also a must in the mini Picasso’s haven.

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A big part of any interior designer’s job is artwork: selecting it, framing it, hanging it. But for Naïka Andre, who was recently tasked by Athens, Georgia–based couple, Nicole Taylor and Adrian Franks, to design their son Garvey’s bedroom, there’s also encouraging it. “He even has NFTs for sale,” Andre says—and she’s not kidding. The almost-3-year-old is constantly working on new creations, typically on the surfaces of dry-erase- or chalkboards (then there’s the occasional construction paper piece). While Andre didn’t have to go shopping for fancy gallery frames, the toddler’s space was in need of some clever solutions for displaying and fostering his artistic side. Ahead, the designer reveals how she turned the white box of a room into a mini Picasso’s haven, all while making the most of his former nursery furniture and decor. 

Salone del Mobile

While a mobile is meant to serve as a distraction over a crib or changing table, it can live on as a sculptural display. Andre had two hangings to work with from Garvey’s old space: a knitted rocket version, which she hung flat against the sliver of wall space by the door, and a modern one with delicately balanced abstract shapes, now attached to the top of his play tent. “People always think of mobiles as something for infants, but go to a museum and you’ll see them suspended everywhere. It’s a cool art installation,” says the designer.

Big Picture

The navy carpet has been with Garvey ever since his nursery days, mostly because it’s actually made up of individual tiles. Not only are they easy to move from room to room, and house to house (they can be pulled apart, packed up, and installed again with fresh adhesive), but they’re easy to clean. “You can pop just one square in the sink, versus having to roll it all up and take it to the cleaners,” Andre points out. 

The swivel chair was also a perfect transition piece. When Garvey was an infant, he could be lulled to sleep in it. Today it’s a place where he can curl up for story time, and, most important, unlike a traditional rocker, its sturdy base prevents any accidental toe injuries from happening. 

State of the Art

Because a young painter’s gallery is always in flux, Andre embraced a flexible system consisting of two simple wires with clips, so Mom and Dad can swap out Garvey’s latest works on the fly. Then there’s the live installation: the closet doors. The homeowner tasked Gus Darnell of Oneta Woodworks with making new bifold panels with chalkboard fronts so Garvey can sketch and doodle all day long. Darnell also created the special pencil-slash-brush stand that sits on top of the dresser, so he doesn’t have to rummage through a million bins to find his tools. An artist’s time is precious, after all.

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How This Londoner’s Weekend Kitchen Refresh Turned Into a 4-Month Renovation https://www.domino.com/content/emily-jane-latham-kitchen-renovation/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:02:00 +0000 https://www.domino.com/content/?p=224052
Emily Jane Lathan

The budget: $3,900.

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A few years down the line, Emily Jane Lathan and her husband, Dan, plan to turn their kitchen into a bedroom. In other words, they didn’t see the point in putting a lot of time or money into a big overhaul in the meantime. But as any seasoned renovator knows, once you get started, things tend to snowball. What was meant to be a weekend project—a coat of paint and open shelves instead of upper cabinet doors—became a four-month ordeal that involved stripping linoleum flooring, a new butcher block counter, and a budget of $3,900. However, Lathan insists it was worth it: “I had envisioned the initial changes would be temporary, but now I just love it.”

Peel Back the Layers

The kitchen, before.
The kitchen, after.

While Lathan is still debating whether or not to keep the 1970s bungalow’s original geometric carpet, the kitchen’s gray linoleum flooring was an immediate no. Rather than layer more vinyl or tile on top, she was curious to see what was hiding underneath. “We should have torn it up first thing,” she says. “It made all the difference.” They were looking at 54-year-old hardwood planks in nearly pristine condition.

A deep sanding and an acacia wood stain were all it took to restore the planks to their former glory. Lathan used the same finish (her go-to due to its warm but not too yellow finish) on the $980 oak butcher block counters as well. 

Find the Right Groove

The kitchen, before.
The kitchen, after.

After nearly two months of peeling old blue wallpaper off the walls, Lathan was left with an uneven texture and a gaping hole where the former vent hood had once lived. A simple paint job wasn’t going to add enough warmth and visual interest. Instead she opted for sheets of tongue-and-groove MDF painted a snow white. “It was the perfect solution to cover all the new plaster’s imperfections,” she says. Not to mention it mirrors the existing paneling in the living room.

Try Alternative Layouts

The kitchen, before.
The kitchen, after.

Lathan found a Smeg refrigerator on eBay (for only $430) after she finally accepted that the lack of a real freezer in the original Kelly green appliance wasn’t going to fly. The one issue? Positioning the fridge within of the L-shaped cabinetry meant that the couple would run into it every time they entered the room. In a less traditional home—the far corner near the exterior door—it’s no longer in the way. Plus she likes how it looks when she’s sitting in the garden.

Keep the Color Consistent

The cabinetry, before.
The cabinetry, after.

Overlooking the flora, the glass doors allow plenty of light into the space, but those rays were being blocked by a few pesky solid wood upper cabinets. They had to go. (An antique bookcase now displays her tableware collection.)

However, it wasn’t worth it to Lathan to tear out the rest just to replace the units with IKEA boxes. “All of the frames were still incredible quality,” she says. Here, a $50 gallon of paint was the quick (and cheap) answer. Torn between marigold and sage, Lathan went with her gut and embraced the bungalow’s groovy past with a mustard coat on everything, including the new budget-friendly drawer pulls ($12 for a pack of 20). Golden hour, but make it all day long.

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IKEA Cloud Lamps and Color-Changing Lightbulbs Bring the Joy in This Danish Nursery https://www.domino.com/content/yellow-and-purple-nursery-tour-denmark/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:25:00 +0000 https://www.domino.com/content/?p=221541

The baby falls asleep looking at a lavender ceiling.

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Even as a self-proclaimed “decorator with an addiction to colors,” Cathrine de Lichtenberg still follows a handful of rules. For starters, she tries to keep to only two dominant hues—be it black cherry and light pink or violet and Yves Klein Blue—per room. “Usually I pick up a color combo that gives me a certain energy and implement it,” says Lichtenberg. In her daughter Leonora’s (Leo for short) nursery, she chose a mood likened to how you feel on a perfectly sunny and 75-degree afternoon. Her shades of choice? Purple Fame and Yellow Snow by local paint brand File Under Pop. “I knew her toys would be 1,000 colors, so the calm walls were a must,” says Lichtenberg.

As the story goes with most nursery designs, Lichtenberg, the cofounder of MarmoMarmo, a company that makes customizable marble furniture and finishes, had previously used the 140-square-foot space as her office. But when she and her husband learned they were expecting their first little one, they kicked the new plan into action, brightening up the room with paint and turning the old small storage closet into a diaper-changing zone. Here are three more ideas to steal from the nursery beyond its ice cream–pastel palette. 

Sheer Genius

To make the ceiling appear taller than it is, Lichtenberg hung extra-tall curtains by AndDrape from a track on the ceiling instead of a typical rod that would be positioned over the window molding. “It stretches the room,” she explains. The lemon-colored fabric isn’t the only thing that makes the nursery feel happier—the secret also lies in its gauzy texture. Light-blocking roman shades within the window frame ensure Leo can catch her z’s come nap time, but “the yellow drapes block the sun when she plays in her room without making it totally dark,” says Lichtenberg.  

Cabinet of Curiosities 

The dresser that contains all of Leo’s clothes and extra linens came from Montana Furniture, as did her royal blue toy chest, which is actually just the top piece of one of the brand’s planter boxes. The doorless wardrobe was a thrifted find that Lichtenberg painted the same lavender color as the ceiling (well, at least the inside). Behind Leo’s teeny hanging sweaters is a picture of Lichtenberg’s grandmother as a child, offering up an unexpected moment for connection and reflection. “Leonora’s middle name is in honor of my grandmother: Sonja,” she says. 

Head in the Clouds

There’s never a dreary day in the nursery, even when it’s storming outside. Lichtenberg made sure of that by hanging puffy IKEA cloud lamps all around the crib and installing Philips Hue lightbulbs in the overhead pendant light and vintage rainbow Murano lamp that she can sync with her Spotify app. The fixtures can react and change color according to the beat of the music—er, lullaby. Rock-a-bye, baby…

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A 5-Year-Old Called the Design Shots on Her All-Yellow London Bedroom https://www.domino.com/content/design-that-london-yellow-kids-bedroom/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:27:01 +0000 https://www.domino.com/content/?p=203036

Her mom’s one request? Multifunctionality.

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What do you do when you’ve spent months mood boarding and painstakingly sourcing for a color scheme, only for the client to backpedal on the theme? Luckily for Emma Shone-Sanders, founder of London design practice Design & That, said client was a preschooler with a tendency to flip then flop back again.

“When we started, everything in Sofia’s bedroom had to be yellow, her favorite color,” explains Shone-Sanders, who was enlisted by the then 4-year-old’s mom, Lisa, to decorate the family’s ground-floor apartment in South London. “But suddenly Sofia wanted it to be green, so we played around with that for a little while until Lisa, who had committed to the yellow, managed to talk her into it.” To echo the Victorian building’s era-appropriate details, Shone-Sanders opted for the warmth of Farrow & Ball’s Hay instead of a bright lemony shade and brought in the chair-rail detailing from the hallway to demarcate a darker bottom section in India Yellow (painted in the brand’s easy-to-clean Modern Emulsion).

As much of the project happened during COVID, Lisa would record voice memos from Sofia as the room took shape. “It was very cute working with her,” says Shone-Sanders, laughing. But one note of importance came from Lisa, who indicated that the room would need to double up as a playroom, the result of the apartment’s petite sitting room being off-limits to Sofia’s toys. A reading nook was also on the wish list, as well as a general feeling of spaciousness and playfulness without bordering on gimmickry.

Shone-Sanders rose to the challenge, installing a bespoke wardrobe and dual-purpose, built-in banquette for book-friendly seating, as well as lift-up storage for toys. “It would have felt quite cluttered if we’d had a freestanding wardrobe and a bench, as Lisa wanted it to feel clean and considered,” she explains, noting that the room’s original fireplace and angled wall meant one less surface to work with. She chose paneling in the same tone of yellow to create a cohesive backdrop that makes the room feel tidy even when it’s not.

The Benlemi House bed—which was painted to tie in with the scheme—added a whimsical element of fun and acts as a daybed when Sofia has friends over; as she gets older, Lisa can swap it out for a more grown-up style. A large rug from La Redoute lends texture and soundproofing to the wood chevron flooring, and a mini table and chairs let Sofia sit and draw, with natural light coming in from the window.

For the now 5-year-old, that initial moment of indecision is all but a distant memory. “She loves it,” says Shone-Sanders. “I’ve got lots of lovely pictures of her playing in there.” These days Sofia can often be found in the reading nook with her collection of Harry Potter books, conjuring her own sort of magic.

The Goods

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Seeking Shades of Citron in the Most Unexpected Places https://www.domino.com/content/yellow-ideas/ Fri, 09 Nov 2018 23:25:06 +0000 https://www.domino.com/content/yellow-ideas

How this year's It Color will inspire a recharge.

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The color most visible at great distances, yellow attracts all the attention without needing any of the high drama. A neon citrus shade looks sharp against softer neutrals, while a warm, sunny hue instantly creates those California vibes we’ve been craving through the winter. “Nothing says sun-drenched vacation like yellow,” says Jonathan Adler, who designed the desert oasis Parker Palm Springs hotel. “It’s the color of a glass of lemonade by the pool.”

Storico

The New York Historical Society’s in-house eatery is steps away from Central Park, so you can walk off the decadent menu offerings—which include lobster bolognese linguine and seared scallops with quail eggs—following your meal in this brightly colored space. New York, US

 

Munnu Gem Palace

This famous Indian jewelry shop initially first opened in Jaipur, but its relatively newer Mumbai outpost is the one we’re interested in. The gorgeous jewels are a given, but citron-hued furniture set against pale blue walls and a black and white checkered floor make an equally impressive statement. Mumbai, India

 

Yellow River

This is the second-longest river in China and runs through several of the country’s provinces, so there are multiple spots from which to view (and Instagram) this watery wonder. China

 

Acido Dorado

This architectural gem is coated in a golden hue, and while it may look like a museum it’s actually a house available for rent on Airbnb (albeit a pricy one). Located in Joshua Tree, this luxe property has two master suites, and the monochromatic color scheme blends right in with its desert surroundings. California, US

 

24/7 Restaurant at The Standard

The Standard’s restaurant boasts the same contemporary decor that the famed hotel is known for. Described as a “vibrant brasserie”, this eatery combines the comfort food of a diner with the eclectic and upscale vibe expected from one of LA’s premier hotels. California, US

 

The Standard Spa

Just like its LA counterpart, Miami Beach’s Standard Hotel effortlessly gives off an elevated luxe vibe. At the pool, bright yellow loungers pop against the blue sky and equally blue water. Florida, US

 
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Dallol

The vibrant color of this salt desert is a result of the area’s minerals and makes this natural phenomenon a must-see; though if you do venture out take care to prep. Dallol currently holds the record for the highest average temperature for an inhabited location on earth. Dallol, Ethiopia

 

Superette

Local produce and seasonal ingredients take center stage in this contemporary farm-to-table restaurant. Honorable mention goes to the sunny decor, which includes yellow chairs, yellow accent pieces, and even yellow-packaged food on display. Cape Town, South Africa

 

Parker Palm Springs

The retro feel at this Palm Springs staple even goes as far as including a lemonade stand. Though with bar seating, dining tables, and coordinated lemon-hued decor, this version is a step up from our childhood lemonade stands. California, US

 

Luoping County

Fields of canola plants contribute to the golden color in China’s Qujing Prefacture. The blooms are on full display starting in the spring until about late June, so plan accordingly. Yunnan, China

 

If you can’t (or don’t want to) travel for yellow, look to smaller ways to incorporate the sunny hue into daily life. Recreate sets from cinematic wonders such as The Virgin Suicides, Hotel Chevalier, Taxi Driver, Kill Bill Vol 1, and Little Miss Sunshine. And press play on color-inspired soundtracks like The Velvet Underground & Nico album and Blondie’s “AutoAmerican”.

Originally published March 2017. Updated October 21, 2017. 

See more ways to add yellow to your life:

Six Ways to Use This Trendy Color in Your Home 14 Bright Accessories to Cheer Up Your Space 8 Reasons Why You Should Paint Your Room Yellow

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This Yellow Guest Room Moonlights as a Study and Soon-to-Be Piano Studio https://www.domino.com/content/claudia-dorsch-yellow-guest-room/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:44:36 +0000 https://www.domino.com/content/claudia-dorsch-yellow-guest-room

One nightstand/desk with so many possibilities.

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A sewing room. A home gym. A study. A soon-to-be-music studio. Squeezing all that into one humble guest room is a tall order, but Claudia Dorsch made it happen with the help of a few smart additions. “Before she came along, this room was a dump!” says homeowner Kat, who brought on the designer to upgrade the Hampstead Heath home she shares with her husband and three kids. “It had piles of clothes, baby toys, and a huge bed from our previous flat, plus spare mattresses and various pieces of furniture that didn’t fit the space.”

After clearing everything out and slicking on a coat of Farrow & Ball’s Babouche as the vibrant backdrop, Dorsch got to work. Bulky ski equipment (the bedroom moonlights as an extra closet in its spare time) is tucked neatly away in the bed’s base; a sculptural pendant from British brand Original BTC delivers charm with a low carbon footprint. There’s ample room for visitors—Kat’s parents come over from Australia to stay with the family for up to three months each year—and enough space for day-to-day activities. This is due, in large part, to one fixture in particular: The storage units flanking either side of the bed. 

Photography by Claudia Dorsch Interior Design

The modular system is from Vitsoe, perfectly tailored to her client’s needs. On the left, Dorsch employed it as a more traditional nightstand—it has three drawers, and the bottom two currently house office and homework supplies. 

On the right, things get more creative: The hanging box flips up to reveal sewing supplies, while the desk is permanently folded out to accommodate anyone who needs to use it. Double sockets underneath the units are there to charge phones and laptops. Dorsch even left space for an heirloom upright piano that’ll eventually be moving in—it seems impossible, but she measured out the space between the wall and the bed to specifically accommodate the instrument. 

For anyone living with roommates without a functional workspace, take a page from the smart design to create your own multipurpose office. The best part: Each unit can easily be rearranged as needs change. It’s a simple addition, but it took care of every storage requirement, leaving the bold style of the bedroom to speak for itself—so much so that it’s one of Kat’s favorite parts of the whole home. “When we continued the renovations throughout the rest of the house, my husband and I spent two months sleeping here,” she says. “To be honest, I love everything about this room.” 

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Brighten your look, and your home, with these trendy picks.

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Red is the color of the summer, but we can’t kick our yellow obsession. The sunny hue is the quintessential warm weather color, making even the rainiest of days brighter. Go full on golden girl with our favorite of-the-moment products, from citron shades and lemon accessories to the perfect turmeric Turkish towel.

Turmeric Striped Towel, Wonder Valley, $95 

As a California girl, I’ll be packing a Turkish towel for weekends at the pool and trips to the beach.

Goldie Dua Sunglasses, Sunday Somewhere, $340

These shades are an instant hit of sunshine.

Basket Bag by Retro Jelly, Pas Mal, $24

City mouse meets country mouse with this amazing (and affordable) plastic tote.

Sunbrella Island Striped Outdoor Pillow Cover, Serena and Lily, $118

Switching up these indoor-outdoor pillows by season is a great way to elevate your decor game.

PVC Belt, Tibi, $75

Nothing looks fresher than a lemon-hued PVC belt.

Lily Table, Super Good Thing, $240

Canary yellow adds good vibes to any corner of a space.

Unfold Pendant Lamp, Muuto, $189

Make every hour golden hour with a Muuto lamp.

Brighten Concentrate Oil, Red Earth, $45

This plum-based oil from cult Australian beauty brand Red Earth brightens your skin and day.

The Margaret Dress, Paris 99, $295

A warm-weather number in a picnic-chic pattern.

Leather Stuffed E Seat, Fort Makers, $4,850

Inspired by the work of Joan Miró, this buttery leather bench is a worth-it splurge.

This story originally appeared in the summer 2018 issue with the headline “Golden Girl.”

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