Yellow Friday Interiors

You may not be explicitly aware of it but colour influences your appetite, sleep and body temperature (to name a few), so its important to think about the impact your interior design colour choices could have on your mood.

So, when choosing a paint or wallpaper colour for your home, can you simply choose a colour you like? My top tip is always to start with how you would like a room to make you feel.

Of course you need to take into account practical considerations such as when you use the room, the function of the space and light, but next time you reach for the paint card take into account the psychology of the colour.

Red
Red can give energy so best used in areas such as the dining room to spark conversation.

Pink
Pink is nurturing but doesn’t inspire energy so best avoided in a home office.

Yellow
Of course I love yellow for its feelings of optimism, so it’s good for a dark hallway or sunny breakfast area for a cheery start to the day.

Blue
Blue gives you a sense of calm and serenity, but the wrong shade can feel cold and withdrawn. Avoid in eating spaces as it’s known to supress your appetite.

Green
Green is a good choice for most areas, there is a shade to suit most rooms! Its restorative and harmonious or lighter greens are refreshing and link us to nature. Due to its link with nature, surprisingly it can be seen as a neutral colour in rooms with large windows/ doors to gardens.

My client asked me to create a home office that she loved to spend time in. This Emma Shipley wallpaper hits the mark perfectly for a backdrop that's sure to spark ideas and conversation! Paired with Farrow and Ball Strong White, a calming pink sofa and white-washed desk, this is the home office of dreams.

Taking the first step from a home with neutral tones to a more colourful palette can be daunting.

Through my colour consultancy service, which covers 3 rooms, I helped my clients move away from the dated magnolia walls and inject some personality into their home.

We selected:
Farrow & Ball Card Room Green for their hallway
Adventurer from Little Greene for their living-room

Message me if you would like me to show you how to be braver with colour and update your home this Autumn.

The September Newsletter is now out- let me know if you would like a copy to read all about the psychology of colour and small things you can do to change the look of your home.

A calming bedroom scheme in Palm. So pleased with this colour of green which is a lovely summery shade that works so well with the soft pink in the Roman blinds.

If your child’s room could do with a makeover, get in touch. I offer in-person or virtual home colour and full interior design packages including a new ordering service, so I can take the full process off your to-do list. Just what you need at the start of a busy term!

What an epic holiday in Cornwall. Long drive back today but worth every minute for the beautiful beaches and catching up with our friends 🥰
Kids are back to school next week and I’m back to all things interior design feeling refreshed.
Next week I’ll also be sharing an open-plan kitchen diner transformation I worked on remotely with a client who lives in London. Can’t wait to share the mood-boards and photos with you all.

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Anyone else got that end of term feeling??
Today I want to be in this relaxing Scandi- feel kitchen created for my client in Murrayfield.
Cool greys and muted tones brought to life with lots of green plants.
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Chair
Rug
Lamp

What are your interior challenges this month?
Perhaps an open plan space that seems like a daunting prospect, a living-room that needs an injection of personality or a hallway that needs some love?
This month I have been working with clients on all 3 of these challenges.
Quite often my clients struggle to know where to start.
My advice is always to consider with how you would like the space to make you feel.
A living-room that is used as a space to chill in the evenings should be a relaxing area whereas you may want to feel more invigorating and alert in a hallway.
This will naturally draw you towards certain colours which can be a great place to start when building up a room.

What a great night with The Collaboration Club at Hotel Indigo EdinburghThank you Orlaith Brogan for organising!

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What comes to mind when you think of wooden furniture? Dated orange pine and heavy dark units?
Not anymore.
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Looking for inspo to create an an opulent, adult living room in a family home?
Wall panelling ✅
Statement artwork ✅
Sophisticated colours ✅
Take a look at the full case study, including the original mood-board in this month’s newsletter. Link in bio to sign up.

Looking for interiors inspo this Easter?
Sign up to my free newsletter for hints, tips and advice.
This month I share a top tip to instantly bring warmth and character into your home.
My client case study shows the transformation of a family living room to a stylish and opulent space to chill out in the evenings, featuring some truly show-stopping artwork.

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Anyone else love this yellow kitchen?
in case you would like to know!
Such a refreshing change from the usual white and grey kitchens.
Just feels right in the sunshine this week.

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If you are thinking of buying a new sofa, don’t miss my newsletter this month. You’ll find my 3 top tips for buying your dream sofa and a case study on open-plan living spaces for families. Link to sign up to my FREE newsletter in bio.

And breathe…
It’s been a busy start to 2022 so sometimes it’s good to take some timeout to chill.
I love my soft and cosy socks - which match my favourite armchair - to help me relax and take 10 minutes out to breathe 🧘🏼‍♀️ AD

5 Interior Design Mistakes Not To Make

When updating your home it’s easy to get sidetracked by colour and wallpaper. Whilst these can be a great place to start, here are my 5 top tips to avoid making costly mistakes
1.
When choosing a rug, if in doubt always go bigger. Ideally your furniture should sit on top of it.
2.
Take into account of furniture box size when ordering larger pieces. Even if the table fits in your room, if the box doesn’t fit through your doorway, it’s not going to work.
3.
Accent walls. Unless properly considered they can throw a room off balance. Choose a colour and commit! Or you could try new colour blocking/ panelling if you would like 2 tones.
4. Hang your artwork lower. The middle of the picture should be eye level.
5. Employ an interior designer earlier in the project. Believe me, it’s more cost effective to pay a designer than to replace and re-do.

Remember if you are thinking of updating your home this year, you can sign up to my free newsletter which is full of interior design hints, tips and inspiration. Link in bio.

Monday Mood
This Monday I’m designing an initial concept board for my new client which is bringing me joy.
Whether you are picking out bright pops of colour or more muted tones, remember to keep in mind the rest of your house. For a hallway, remember a darker hallway will make other rooms feel lighter - and vice versa. If you are looking to make your living room feel lighter, a dark hallway can be a good way to go.
If you are thinking of re-decorating, sign up to my free newsletter for helpful hints and tips to make the job a whole lot easier. Sign up on my website, link in bio..

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Blue Monday? Not with De Nimes.
This striking hallway has really been brought to life with elegant blue walls and statement artwork and lighting.
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Do you love an interiors before and after photo?
Next week I’ll be sharing some pics from a lovely client who I worked with to transform her home.
You can see all the photos in my new newsletter.
Click the link in my bio to sign up. You will be entered into a prize draw to win a FREE home colour consultation. Winner announced in the newsletter out at the end of this month!

Did anyone else see the post from about blackened pink paint?
I have been looking for this exact colour for my 8 year old daughter’s bedroom and found an archived Paint, Sugared Almond, which fits the bill perfectly.
Paired with yellow accessories like this lamp, I think it’s a great new look for a child’s bedroom.
Anyone else tried a blackened pink paint? I’d love to see the results!

Very Peri is the colour of the year. Pantone say it’s blue with a hint of red.. does that not make purple??
Vibrant purple is not for everyone but I love their Amusements colour palette for a child’s bedroom. Accent wall in Very Peri with a cool grey on the other walls with green/blue, pinky red and warm yellow for accessories.
What do you think? Do you like Very Peri? Would you use it in your home?

Hi everyone, for my new followers, I’m Caroline and I run Yellow Friday. I set up my business in the long winter lockdown last year and the name was to give me and my clients a much needed shot of optimism!
If you have a room in your home that doesn’t quite feel right, or you don’t know where to start, I can help.
I offer home colour consultancy for up to 3 rooms for £150. This can be upgraded to a full interior design package.
This year I am offering Yellow Friday gift vouchers so you can treat yourself this Christmas.

On Black Friday, my happy place is still in a world of Yellow with this amazing wallpaper

On Black Friday, my happy place is still in a world of colour with this amazing wallpaper