Our Flirting with Freesia Pinterest board is full of inspiring ideas about using yellow in your home – here are just a few.

Yellow means sunshine, lemons, light and life. It's warm, vibrant and stimulates the senses, and how much you use in your home depends upon your appetite. Here we explore the options, from a single note to a full symphony.

A pop of colour
We know the words 'pop of colour' reached saturation point some time ago, but they're an apt description for the effect of a single, perfectly placed yellow accent. As well as drawing the eye, these little (or large) bursts of yellow add a sense of fun and a cheerful touch, especially in an otherwise cool colour scheme.



Jenna Lyons' Brooklyn home appeared in Domino magazine a few years back. Her lemon yellow sofa is still making waves; it's the perfect off-duty addition to the formal architecture and monochromatic scheme.



We spotted this grey and white kitchen on Design Sponge. It has similar grand proportions (it's in Brooklyn too!) and quite a buttoned-up feel, until your eyes alight on the little stool and you imagine a child climbing up to grab the ... coffee pot?



A yellow painted ceiling is an unexpected addition to the Paris home of interior designers Gilles et Boissier , as seen in The D Pages. If you don't like ladders, think about a yellow front door.

Co-ordinate your colour 
If you're ready to take it to the next level, think about using yellow more than once in your space, like a little recurring melody. This will take yellow out of 'novelty' territory and makes for a balanced, cohesive space. The second or third pop of yellow could be as simple as a bowl of lemons or quinces or a vase of flowers.



In this sunny bedroom, the yellow in the large artwork is picked up in the cushion and the blanket border, as well as the seat on the balcony. It's still restrained enough for a bedroom, where calm colours keep things restful.



The yellow cushion and candle make this neutral scheme sing - via Dutch blog Enter My Attic.



Yellow works beautifully with concrete, providing a warm counterpoint to its industrial/brutal feel. Pale wood also plays well with these colours. Image via Pinterest.



In this high contrast interior by Sydney designer Greg Natale, a pale yellow bedhead is echoed in a padded ottoman and the more intense yellow of fresh flowers.

The full monty
If you're up for it, go big with yellow for huge impact. This will work best in small spaces and where natural light is limited. In general, the richer the colour, the less you need. If you're painting a whole room, steer towards more neutral, buttery yellows.



Melbourne interior designer Diane Bergeron used Scalamandre's Zebra wallpaper to great effect in this playful powder room.



This yellow wall has a red undertone, which adds warmth adds real richness to the space, without being overpowering. Image via Pinterest.

Check out our Pinterest board for lots more ideas and inspiration.