Features of yellow color on the walls, the effect on humans
Shades of yellow have a positive effect on some aspects of human psychology.
- It is better to use yellow as a secondary color when decorating a room;
- Young children react negatively to bright yellow;
- Yellow has a positive effect on brain activity and the creative side;
- Has a positive effect on memory and the digestive system;
- It has a relaxing and calming effect;
- Charges with positive energy and optimism.
Types of wallpaper and their properties
Paper | One of the most budget-friendly finishing options. The material is breathable, has a wide variety of colors and a relatively low cost. However, wallpaper is easily damaged, dirty and discolored over time. |
Non-woven | They have a breathable, yet dense base that can hide irregularities. Often a vinyl relief is applied to the non-woven base. |
Vinyl | They have high strength, hide irregularities, moisture resistant and do not fade in the sun. However, the material does not allow air to pass through and may shrink after being glued. |
Liquid | They have a safe composition, they are applied according to the same principle as plaster. It is breathable and does not leave seams after application. |
For painting | Wallpaper can have a different basis: paper, vinyl or non-woven. The canvas has a different texture or pattern. The paint can be applied in several layers. |
Textile | The fabric coating is applied to a non-woven or paper base. Wallpaper is good for air permeability, has sound insulation properties. The material has a high cost, easily gets dirty and fades in the light. |
Design
Plain
The intensity of the color will define the character of the room. A calm pale yellow shade will be a good background for filling a room; both dark and light furniture will suit it. A rich bright yellow color will, on the contrary, stand out; it is better to combine it with more soothing light shades.
Wallpaper with ornament
The stylistic direction of the interior will be emphasized and will help to adjust the space. Wallpaper with stripes visually makes the room taller or wider, depending on the direction of the stripes. In a compact space, it is more appropriate to use wallpaper with small ornaments; in a spacious room, the ornament can be voluminous.
With flowers
Floral patterns create a summer atmosphere in the home. Bright voluminous flowers on a yellow background can decorate any area in the apartment, for example, above the TV or bed.Light yellow wallpaper with a small discreet floral pattern can be used to trim the entire perimeter.
With drawing
Yellow wallpaper with a pattern will be an excellent option for decorating a children's room. A positive background and thematic drawings will give children a good mood and contribute to their development. For the kitchen, an interesting option would be to decorate the walls with wallpaper depicting fruits.
Patterns
Beautiful monograms and damask will decorate the interior of a classic room. For such patterns, a dark yellow or light shade of the background is suitable. Monograms can be in the same palette with the background of the wallpaper or differ slightly.
Strip
Striped wallpaper has the unique ability to push walls apart. Vertical stripes will make the room visually higher, the horizontal arrangement of the strip, on the contrary, will expand the boundaries. The color palette can consist of two shades or combine several colors.
Cell
Pale yellow wallpaper with a small cage is suitable for decorating the kitchen. The interior will be light and summer. A dark shade is suitable for decorating a bedroom.
With inscriptions
Stylish and modern solution for decorating a room, suitable for walls in a bedroom or living room.
Imitation wallpaper
Wallpaper with imitation of yellow brickwork will look unusual. At first glance, a brutal finishing method will look completely different. Wallpaper for tiles can have a scuffed effect, suitable for finishing the kitchen. The effect of a surface made of fabric or wood will envelop the bedroom with warmth, and plaster will look harmonious in the hallway and living room.
Photo wallpaper and 3d wallpaper
3D wallpaper is an interesting and unusual interior solution for decorating a room. Most often, one of the walls or a certain area is decorated with photo wallpaper or 3d wallpaper, so you can divide the space into zones and focus attention.
With texture
Textured wallpapers can have an unusual relief that will not be conspicuous, but will imperceptibly bring its own "zest" into the design.
Combination
There are various options for combining wallpaper:
Combination method | Photo |
Highlighting an accent wall(most often a wall above the headboard or above the sofa) | |
Pattern and plain wallpaper | |
Pattern and pattern(for example ornament and stripe) | |
Combining photo wallpaper with wallpaper or painting | |
Dividing a wall into two horizontally | |
Decorative ornaments (for example, wallpaper decoration with moldings) |
Tips for choosing curtains
Curtains should serve as a finishing touch to the interior, the right material will make the design of the room complete and concise.
- It is better to use the drawing on one of the surfaces. If the wallpaper is of a solid yellow color, then the curtains can have a beautiful pattern. If there are patterns or images on the wallpaper, then you should give preference to plain curtains. Similar images can also be applied to both surfaces, provided they are harmoniously combined.
- The color of the curtains can be combined with the color scheme of the bedspread, carpet, pillows and other decorative elements.
- Suitable for a yellow tint of wallpaper: all shades of green and purple, white, red, terracotta, black, gray, brown.
- With yellow wallpaper, curtains that are several shades darker or lighter will look good;
- Short curtains can be striped, checked, with a small pattern (for example, with flowers or polka dots);
- A win-win option would be white tulle.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
Kitchen
Juicy yellow shade is perfect for the kitchen, it cheers up and increases appetite. In a spacious kitchen, you can use bright colors and images. For example, one of the walls can be decorated with a photo wallpaper with lemons.In a modest kitchen, the print can be applied in the area of the apron and covered with protective glass. Thus, the space will be preserved and the kitchen will acquire its own distinctive feature.
Children
Yellow color brings positive and good mood, any shades will look harmonious in the children's room. A good option would be to divide the children's room into a sleeping and play area. In the sleeping area, it is better to choose a light and calm wallpaper tone; bright colors and photo wallpapers are suitable for the playroom.
Bedroom
For the bedroom, it is better to choose calm light shades of yellow. A bright color can decorate one of the walls. The yellow wallpaper with the image of large flowers and floral patterns above the head of the bed looks interesting.
Living room
The living room has more opportunities to translate ideas into renovation. Calm sandy shades will decorate the classic hall and fill it with sunlight. Colors can be bolder in modern design. Wallpaper can be combined with other materials, such as wood, or combined with other colors.
Hallway and corridor
For a corridor or hallway, a light yellow shade will be the best option. It will look harmonious in a room of any size.
Color combination
What color of furniture, floor and ceiling would suit the yellow walls?
Furniture
- In an interior with yellow walls, light furniture, white or beige, will look good.
- The combination of yellow walls and brown furniture is also harmonious.
- With walls in pastel shades, a sofa in a bright color, such as blue or turquoise, will look stylish.
Floor
In an interior with yellow walls, a wooden floor, for example, laminate or parquet, will look harmonious, as well as a light carpet: carpet or carpet.
Ceiling
The best combination is yellow walls and white ceiling. The surface can be perfectly flat or decorated with stucco moldings and intricate ceiling plinths. A structure made of wooden beams against a white background also looks good.
Which style to choose?
Classic
The classic style is characterized by restraint and elegance. For a classic interior, you should choose a calm shade of yellow, wallpaper can be decorated with monograms and beautiful ornate patterns. The interior will be complemented by light furniture of graceful shape, thick curtains and flowers in a ceramic vase.
Modern
Minimalism and high-tech styles are characterized by straight lines, the absence of unnecessary details and the most practical use of space.One of the walls can be decorated with a bright yellow color, the wallpaper can be plain, textured or with photo printing.
Loft
In the interior of a loft, the walls can be covered with wallpaper imitating brickwork or painted concrete. You can also combine materials, for example, the accent wall is decorated with wallpaper in yellow tones, and the rest under concrete.
Country
Yellow goes well with rustic country. Wallpaper can be in a small cage, plain in a soft shade or in combination with wood trim. The interior will be decorated with ceiling beams, cozy blankets and massive wood furniture.
Photo gallery
Yellow is a good way to cheer you up and create a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere in your home. Different manifestations of color give their character to the house and are suitable for finishing any room. Below are photo examples of the use of yellow on the walls in rooms for various functional purposes.