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10. Grey & Yellow

Team chic grey with cheery yellow

for an upbeat colour combination

START WITH THE PERFECT GREY TRY IT IN
It can be a tricky shade to get right as it varies A DINING
from blue-greys at the cool end of the spectrum, ROOM
through green and yellow tints, to red-based
Floor-length curtains
greys at the warmer end. For rooms that could
or Roman blinds are a
use a little extra warmth, light greys with
great way of showcasing
a yellow undertone are a great option. pattern. Avoid anything
too fussy when it comes
BRING IN SUNNY YELLOW All-grey to window treatments,
schemes can sometimes look a little dreary though – simple blinds
if you’re not careful, but introducing a cheery or pencil-pleat curtains
accent colour will act as an instant pick-me- show off larger-scale
up. For yellow-toned greys, add warmth with patterns best.
accents of yellow, ochre, mustard or copper.
TRY IT IN A
PLAY WITH PATTERN Solid colour BEDROOM
throughout would feel too flat with this colour
Cheery yellow can lift
pairing – it needs pattern to bring it to life. grey spirits, so using this
Vary the mix with mid-to-large-scale designs upbeat colour combo is
in lively retro-style graphics, relaxed stripes, sure to get the day off
to a bright start. Achieve
country toiles or smart geometrics.
the right balance of
WORK IN SOME BLACK Less is more, patterns by starting with
a mid-scale print on the
so don’t overdo it, simply add in a black side
wallpaper, then team it
table, a dark pendant or a cushion or two for with large- and small-
an ultra-smart and sophisticated look. scale prints on textiles.

Rose divan bed
in Yellow, from
£875 for a double,
Button & Sprung

Tablecloth in Plain linen
in Scree and Saffron, both
£52m; napkins in Paisley
Ground in Hay, Charcoal
and Clay, £52m; chair
pads in Espalier Stripe
in Charcoal, £54m, all
Vanessa Arbuthnott