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If you ask the majority of people about the first thing that comes to mind when they think about yellow, they will generally answer that it’s a cheery and happy color. The truth is that yellow is an intense color and a force to be reckoned with, it’s also the least popular color on the spectrum. There is no gray area for yellow, people either love it or hate it. It does capture the joy of sunshine and it does communicate happiness..if supplied in small doses. The color tends to create feelings of frustration and irritability in people. Babies also seem to cry more in a yellow room (Buttery yellows will be more suitable for the walls. Avoid bright yellows).

Yellow provides a short burst of positive reinforcement, but can be disturbing after long periods of time. Used in moderation, yellow is uplifting, fresh and welcoming. It also makes for great “highlights” in any room.

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Bedroom: Pale, atmospheric tints of yellow can add a touch of ‘sunshine’ to your walls or ceiling. Saturated, intense yellows can make you feel cranky after a while so rather opt for using it as highlights in a room.

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Bathroom: Yellow will brighten a bathroom with no natural light and make it seem more “sunny”.

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Living room: If red is too aggressive for your taste, then yellow is a great color for creating a warm ambiance in the living room. A lighter shade can be just as dramatic as a darker one. Walking into your yellow living room will definitely lift your spirits.

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Dining room: Yellow is an appetite stimulator. Entertaining in a yellow dining room will let the guests enjoy the food all the more.

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Kitchen: Yellow is a good color for the kitchen if that’s where you entertain the most. Just remember that because yellow stimulate the appetite so much, you might prepare more food than you need to eat.

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Office: Yellow helps people become more organized and to adopt an optimistic attitude. It also stimulates mental processes, activates memory and encourages communication. Use it as highlights in the office. Paint an accent wall in a more subdued hue.

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How NOT to decorate in Yellow: This is the perfect shade of yellow to induce a migraine.. or a coma.

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For more info on ‘Color & the subconscious: the effect of color on us’ – Click HERE..>>

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