yellow

For me, yellow is one of those colors that epitomizes Spring. Maybe it's the added daylight that has me reaching for this sunny hue, but I always find myself gravitating toward this color in early Spring. One of my favorite ways to instantly brighten a space is to introduce yellow. Whether it's a countertop staple or a tabletop accessory, you'd be surprised at how uplifting a pop of this cheery shade can be.

This Otero Wire Accent Table ($80, top left) has serious architectural appeal. The wire structure makes it perfectly suited for indoor or outdoor use.

If you covet the look of snazzy espresso makers but need the ability to brew multiple cups, look no further than the De'Longhi kMix 5 Cup Coffee Maker ($165, top center). Offered in eight bold shades, my favorite is of course the yellow!

I don't know about you, but a glossy, egg-shaped vessel in submarine yellow is the type of ultramod home accessory that I find irresistible. The J. Schatz Egg Bird House ($165, top right) fits the bill. Its simplistic design includes a small perch and hole for functional purposes, but the brilliant color and smooth oval shape is what really draws the eye.

If you like the design of the bird house but aren't much of a bird watcher, consider the J. Schatz Egg Planter ($95, next to bird house). This ceramic vessel is the perfect vehicle for displaying potted herbs or blooms in style.

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The color yellow isn't my go-to color for decorating, but there's no denying that a splash of the sprightly hue can bring an instant summery look to your interior or exterior spaces. The Refreshing Lemonade Urn ($198) is bound to be a hit at backyard barbecues on hot Summer days. Hang the J. Schatz Egg Planter ($95) from a tree or on your patio and keep the birds and the bees happy with a pop of color. A handwritten jotted down on the Kate Spade Yellow Floral Note Cards ($20) will put a smile on a distant friend's face. Click the product images to shop the rest of this look!

In the premiere issue of the new Traditional Home/Lonny digital magazine hybrid Trad Home, one of the 20 designers heralded for ushering in a "new trad" design style is one of my personal favorites: Jeff Andrews. Trad Home gives us a peek at a cozy living room Andrews designed for a client with a young family. There are plenty of elements to swoon over, like velvet upholstery, a plush shag rug, and a foursome of starburst mirrors, but what I'm truly coveting is the mellow yellow color palette!

A mix of chartreuse textiles, gilded furniture and accessories, and layers of dark greens paired with two shades of green paint come together perfectly to create a dimensional, engaging, and relaxed space. The surest way to replicate this look is to pick up some groovy green paint swatches and then head straight to the fabric shop to have your furniture upholstered. But I thought I'd start you off with a few mellow yellow décor items that tell this color story; click each item above to shop the look!