Decorating a girl’s bedroom with a yellow color creates a bright, cheerful, and inviting space. Yellow may not be a color choice for many, especially for a girl’s room except when it is a favorite; but I assure you that if you want a sunny vibe or need to highlight an architectural piece, it’s the color for you.
With the shades of yellow available; buttermilk, mustard, ochre, gold, canary, saffron and chartreuse, there’s definitely something for every girl. Explore 20 ways you can work with yellow when decorating a girl’s bedroom as outlined here.
1. Layer different shades of yellow in one setting, such as layering a bold shade over a subtle shade
2. Use soft shades of yellow such as pastel yellow, or buttery yellow for an accent wall
3. Add little touches of yellow decorations, just be simple with it
4. Use a yellow-themed wallpaper for a sophisticated and layered look
5. Paint the ceiling yellow for a burst of sunshine when stirring awake
6. Use yellow to showcase the bed frame especially if it is a showstopper
7. Paint existing furniture yellow or choose pieces with yellow accents such as nightstands
Photo: Kensington Leverne
8. Select sheets, comforters, and pillowcases in various shades of yellow or yellow patterns like polka dots, stripes, or florals
9. Use yellow as a complementary color to the main color
10. Choose a yellow area rug or one with yellow patterns to add warm touches to the room
Photo: Paul Massey
11. Use combinations of yellow and other colors on your curtains
12. Include yellow-themed artwork or posters to be the focal points of the room
13. Use subtle touches of yellow such as in lamp shades, throw pillows that are strategically distributed in the room
14. If you choose yellow as the main color, consider matching your storage like bins or shelves for a cohesive look
15. If yellow is your color, commit to a yellow on yellow décor for the room
16. Yellow is a color that improves focus and therefore a good color for the workspace station
17. Use natural materials such as rattan, jute, sisal for the décor to complement the yellow
18. Add real or faux plants that give off a yellow hue
19. Be creative and playful with yellow by using it for a color block
20. Combine different textures like wood, wool, cotton, and metal with yellow accents to add depth and interest
