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Brighten up your home by adding a touch of yellow

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Happy and illuminating, the colour yellow is popular for it’s uplifting and sunny side effects.

So what better time than now to introduce this happy hue into your home?

Whether a warm buttery shade or a fresh jolt of dandelion, yellow will make an impact no matter where you find it in the home. 

We rounded up our favourite décor accents and furniture in this sunshine shade to add some warmth into your home.

Top Tip: When using yellow in the home remember to use a single shade in one room for unity.

Yellow in the Kitchen:

Brighten up your morning cup of coffee with colourful mugs like the S&P Studio Mug (R49) from @home

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For a stylish take on a regular trash can opt for the bright Checkas Bin from Doktor & Misses

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These compact yellow Rocket Stools (R599) from @home will fit perfectly into a breakfast nook.

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Serve breakfast while looking stylish in this Woodpile Pinny Apron from Skinny Laminx

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DINING ROOM: 

Prevent a neutral dining room from looking drab and boring by introducing a  large yellow piece like the Adam Rocket Nookstool (R1699)  or the pendant ceiling light (R399)  both from @home.

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To keep the room looking cool and contemporary introduce some fun tableware like the ones below:

 Fibre Designs Placemats, Stable

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SA Brands Coaster Set of 4 (R120), Baraka Gift Shop

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Abacus Table Runner (R455), Skinny Laminx

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Hurricane Crisscross candle holder (R119), @home

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S&P Rectangular Studio Plate (R89), @home

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Create a talking point with this show stopping Chrysalis Sky Floor Lamp (R15 995),  Weylandts

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LIVING ROOM: When selecting a shade of yellow to use in more relaxing areas opt for ones with a red undertone for a more warm and welcoming environment.

Scatter cushions are the easiest and noncommittal way to introduce a new hue into the home. We’ve fallen for the following:

Bubble Leaves Cushion (R399) @home

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iKat linen scatter (R395) Weylandts

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Complete the cozy atmosphere with a warm throw, like the Striped knit throw in yellow and natural (R995), Weylandts

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Go the extra yellow mile and introduce the wow-factor into your living room with this Wire Side Table (R1999) which is not only stylish but practical too! 

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For a cheeky festive touch add this handmade yellow wreath (R450) from Spree.co.za into the mix.

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BEDROOM:  

When decorating your bedroom be sure to not use yellow in large doses as it is quite an energetic colour. Instead incorporate accents like this Lotus Mirror from Doktor & Misses.

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You can also choose pieces which combine yellow with neutral hues:

Marrakech duvet cover (from R399) @home

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Yellow and White lampshade (R329) @home

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Karoo Veld Cushion Cover (R465) Kin Shop

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HOME OFFICE:

Use this happy hue in your office space to inspire ideas and give you a burst of energy.

Joe Paine Kreep LITE Planter Stable

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Dinosaur Utensil Holder Ceramic Factory

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Phone cover Skinny Laminx

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Readynote: Fresh Starts Card (R40) Kin Shop

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Yellow Leaves Pouch (R150) Kin Shop

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Will you be introducing this cheerful colour into your home this month? Tell us in the comments box below.

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