sunshine state

As spring springs, we welcome feel-good yellow into our homes. Whether on walls or floors, upholstery or art, there are many ways of indulging in this happy tone

- ROHINI WAHI

Mellow yellow 

Create a bright entrance hall with a geometric tiled floor in yellow and white and a chic bench in straw-coloured linen. Offset with brilliant white walls, dreamy artwork and linear black and white pieces for maximum impact.

The Serpentine Line framed painting, The Dot Project ([e-mail]). Litho bench by Guillaume Delvigne; covered in Ankgor Chamois F3521005, Pierre Frey. Berry side table with Oyster ceramic top and Gun Metal base, Flexform. Semaphore Mayflower porcelain floor tiles, Claybrook. Knot cushion, Design House Stockholm at Amara. Planeta floor lamp, Cattelan Italia at Chaplins. Large ribbed glass votive used as planter, Graham and Green

A dash of saffron

Smart and tailored dark wood furniture is counter-balanced with a vibrant yellow curtain. A muted block pattern rug and a faceted globe pendant light add further texture.