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Sam Wylie-Harris rounds up the sunniest yellow homeware and accessories to shop now...

The power colour of spring, nothing signals happiness and hope like bright, sunshine yellow.

As well as dazzling visually, yellow can lighten the mood, make everything look fresh and bright - and most importantly in the scheme of things, it's very easy to place this pigment in the home and jazz up your space.

Whereas st yli sts and fashionistas often cite yellow as a difficult colour to wear and suggest it should only be worn sparingly, interior designers love to incorporate yellow in their design edits.

Best of all, yellow is surprisingly versatile and an easy shade to mix and match. You can use it as a colour block to break up a room, introduce pops of canary yellow, primrose or mustard to brighten up a dark corner, or for a sunlit twist, energise an open-plan space.

Here's some of our favourite ways to work yellow into rooms right now...

One of the brightest ways to introduce yellow is to let it star in a feature wall central to your design scheme. The new Glasshouse collection at Graham & Brown illustrates a flourishing garden paradise with herons and egrets walking among honeysuckle and clematis, and emerald toned leaves softening the look. Think of this luxurious matt paper as a cheat's sheet to a flight of fancy, without having to leave home.

Bright as brass and zero maintenance, faux fol iage doesn't get more fabulous than this. Especially when you consider these trumpet blooms bring joy and cheer 24/7.

The Lover Sofa - 3 Seater in Barley, from Willow & Hall.

A statement sofa positioned just so always looks amazing, and you can play up the sunny accents by stacking it with cushions in a warm gold (we love anything tasselled, especially velvet for a luxe boho vibe).

Otherwise, go for a striking black and white monochrome print to add depth and texture against the bold yellow backdrop and keep the lines c lean .

Emma Bridgewater Daffodils And Narcissus Set of 2 Half Pint Mugs, Daisy Park.

Bright and beautiful, you can build on this set of mood enhancing mugs by stacking them with other daffodil prints. You'll have a host of golden daffs to add extra cheer to your morning coffee in no time.

If you want to play with prints and match mellow yellow with yoke yellow, a clever concept is to choose your wall space (southfacing rooms love colour and will bounce the light around) and take a simple print such as Orla Kiely's stem design, build on it with coordinating decos, and bri ng in brighter shades to maximise those beams of sunlight.

Bold Monkey Princesses Have Feelings Too Armchair, Cuckooland

Who wouldn't want to sit pretty in this sumptuous winged back chair?

Finished in a modern, oriental style print with a shimmer of gold, it's a real hero piece and will work just as well in the living room, bedroom or study.

Chroma Curtains - Mustard, Clarissa Hulse.

Dressing windows with some sunny yellow curtains is an easy update if you want to make a room bright and airy. To see how the colour can be a game-changer, these ready-made drapes, paired with muted decos and touches of palm-green, don't overpower but still offer visual impact.

They're 100% cotton, lined, and available in six si zes with a gathered 3-inch tape top for a sleek finish. Pom Pom Trim Fleece Throw Blanket, Matalan.

This eye-catching throw can be draped over the sofa or bed for an extra dose of brightness and comfort. We also think it's pretty and soft enough to be worn as a wrap - if yellow tops your fashion colour chart and you like the i dea of heading outdoors with a spring in your step.

House by John Lewis Hex Table Lamp - Mustard, John Lewis & Partners.

With yellow stealing the spotlight, this trendy bulb lamp ticks all the right boxes.

Espinillo Bed Linen - Tumeric, from Clarissa Hulse.

For a fresh approach that's not overwhelming, we love this botanical bed linen, featuring fanned acacia leaves against an ombre of turmeric yellow an d dove grey. You could even team it with other pieces in the collection, such as silk lampshades and cushions for a super-luxe feel. House by John Lewis Round Jersey Cushion - Mustard Yellow, John Lewis & Partners.

Hello sunshine! Whatever the shade of your sofa, who could resist this fun and summery touch.

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