Trending Color Alert: Citron Yellow Is Hot Stuff
Integrate this happy, happening color into your home design scheme.
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Stay on the Citron Side of the Street
Yellow is the perfect color for spring; especially citron—a warm, smile-inducing shade that evokes sunny skies and bright, cheery flowers. This year citron yellow is one of the most popular choices in design and decor. The shade is having an incredible moment, being spotted in everything from bright and cheery textiles to colorful wallpaper. You likely even spotted it at the royal wedding, a la Amal Clooney’s stunning dress. While yellow is immediately stunning when you’re wearing it, designing with it at home can be a little tricky. But don’t get discouraged; with just a little work it can be one of the most beautiful colors in your space. Here are just a few of the ways that citron yellow can brighten up your home.
In a Busy Space
Try it With Pattern
Yellow is a strong color, and part of what can make it a challenge to work with in the home is how easily it can overwhelm the other colors in a space. One simple solution is to break up the color yellow by using it in a patterned piece. On this bed, the simple infusion of white in the bright, citron yellow of this pillow creates a beautiful pattern that fits perfectly into this minimalist bedscape. The Haze pillow is a modern take on ikat in today’s latest color.
In the Bathroom
Blend It With Neutrals
Vintage DIY
As a Wallpaper Accent
After paint, wallpaper is one of the best ways to make a big color statement in your home. But wallpaper isn’t just for walls. With a bit of creativity you can use this longtime favorite home decoration to create some truly eye-catching moments. Here, citron-colored pineapples in Rifle Paper Company’s Pineapple wallpaper conjure up visions of warm beaches and tropical paradises. A traditional symbol of hospitality, the pineapples are a special treat because you can only see them when going up the stairs, not down. And the bright shade of citron yellow creates one cool contrast against a dark, black backdrop.