Anyone who has looked through interior design blogs and décor magazines recently would surely have noticed that shades of yellow and green are having a trendy moment. And, if you’re eager to keep your home up to date with the latest style, then we have some good news: you don’t need a complete home overhaul or Gwyneth Paltrow’s style (or budget) to do so. Here are a few easy and cost-effective ways you can include these colourful hues into your home.
1. Cushions
Add a bit of sunshine or earthiness to a neutral space (like your lounge or bedroom) by adding throw pillows or scatter cushions in yellow or green. Avoid solid green or yellow colours; instead, pick ones that feature patterns of yellow and green – this will help create depth and give your home a luxe feel.
2. Lamps
We love lamps. No, seriously… We LOVE lamps! Because the soft light they emit can add so much depth to a room. It’s also a smart way to bring colour into your lounge, dining room or bedroom. Add a solid coloured green or yellow lamp base with a neutral shade or a neutral base with a green or yellow shade – the lamp is bound to pop out and brighten up your room (especially if the rest of it is quite neutral).
3. Throws and towels
Throws on a bed or couch, or fresh towels in a bathroom are some of the easiest, cost-effective ways to bring yellow or green in to your home. Remember to always opt for something that’s patterned in green or yellow to add to your bed or couch; if you’re going to opt for a solid colour, choose something that’s textured – it’ll will help add a luxe-layered effect to your home.
4. Plants and flowers
Seems obvious, right? And it’s pretty cost-effective too! Potted evergreen plants, such as a Delicious Monster or Rubber Tree, or – for those who don’t have any green fingers – succulents can instantly brighten up your home and give it that desired green look and feel. If you’re after yellow, why not buy yellow flowers on a bi-weekly basis to display in your dining room? We love yellow roses, yellow daisies and tulips.
5. Rugs and mats
Adding a pop of colour to a room is really as easy as laying down a rug or mat that features shades of green or yellow. The same principle applies with throw pillows: where possible, avoid a solid colour; rather go for a subtle yellow or green patterned one that’ll add depth and richness to your room.
6. Accessories
Home accessories such as candleholders, vases, clocks, coasters and so on are easy ways to bring glorious green and fabulous yellow into any room. Plus, once a new colour trend makes its debut, you can update them easily (and cheaply).
Et voila!
