How to Use & Not Use Yellow in Decorating

The color yellow in color psychology is know for it's brightness and cheerfulness. It can be uplifting and carefree.
As, fellow AC contributer T. Hillukka, quotes in her article "The Psychology of Color in Your Home", "Vincent Van Gogh said, "How wonderful yellow is. It stands for the sun." (1) Learning how to use and not use it in decorating your home is all about showcasing the pros of the color being motivating, cheery and attention catching and avoiding the traps that bring out the cons of the hue which are distracting, overwhelming and can be too bright.

How to Use Yellow In Decorating- The Dos of Interior Design
Do use it in the bathroom for a cheerful wakeup call every morning. It will help you shake off sleepiness. Read 5 Different Decorating Theme Ideas for a Yellow Bathroom for great ideas.

Design your kitchen around this appetizing hue. Remember though that painting all of the walls in a bright shade can actually fatigue your eyes. Instead read Kitchen Decorating with Yellow Accessories to bring in touches to your space.

Do use it in other rooms that you want to be open, airy and welcoming such as entryways, sun porches or living rooms that you entertain in. Read Decorating a Yellow Living Room for great tips.

How to Not Use Yellow in Decorating- The Don't's of Interior Design
Don't use a strong hue in babies room as studies have shown that babies will cry more in yellow rooms.

Avoid decorating with it in rooms that require concentration, such as home offices or business meeting spaces. The constant cheerfulness of the color can actually become oppressive and distracting.

Don't use it in workout spaces, study spaces or other areas that are meant for learning new activities or information. Though the color can be motivating, too much of it can cause frustration.

The trick on how to use and not use yellow in interior design is to use this enlightening color in moderation.
For ideas on how to decorate with this popular color search out more articles on do's and don'ts of decorating with this color on AC at these two links:

Yellow Decorating
Decorate With Yellow

(1) Reference
The Psychology of Color in Your Home