Not So Mellow Yellow

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Since we’ve decided to keep the walls in the new condo primarily neutral, I plan on adding pops of color to keep it interesting. The condo has an open floor plan and I want to make sure that each space is defined. To define the dining area, I’m thinking of painting our chairs a bright yellow.
Here are some images that are inspiring me:



Here are our dining chairs as they are now. They were a craigslist find that we re-painted.

What do you think? Should I go for it?

21 Responses to “Not So Mellow Yellow”

  1. Helena - A Diary of Lovely says:

    yes yes do it! you actually gave me a great idea! xo

  2. sara says:

    Love your dining room chairs, and I think they would look gorgeous in yellow (and that Jonathan Adler picture, with the chevron rug – WOW!)

  3. Annie says:

    You should definitely go for it. So cute!

  4. Emily Kathleen says:

    Love all the bright yellow! I'm redecorating our living room and I want to add touches of bright yellow…great inspiration pics! I really love the third one!

  5. Anonymous says:

    I'd love to know about your dining room table–is it expandable with extra leaves? Where did you find it, I love the mix-match look of the whole ensemble.

  6. Ashley J says:

    I can't wait to see what you decide to do!! I love the pic with the yellow chairs and the blue curtains!

    http://www.afashionfixation.blogspot.com/

  7. Black Labs and Lilly says:

    I think painting the chairs a sunny yellow and pairing them with the zebra rug would look very close to the Jonathan Adler photo, which I love!!!! I say go for it!!

  8. Susie @ Maddie's Nest says:

    I am loving the bright yellow and gray I am seeing a lot lately. Sounds great to me…esp. love the first image. Glad to have found your blog.

  9. Preppy 101 says:

    OH yes, Do it. It'll be fabulous and there are countless ways to decorate around yellow. Every color goes with yellow!! xoxo

  10. Pink Champagne says:

    We have the Tolex French Marais chairs at our dining room table – love them! Also loving that bamboo. And yellow chairs – so bright and cheery. I think the yellow is a go, dearie! :)

  11. Precious and Pink says:

    These are all just darling, your place will look great!

  12. I'd Rather Be Holding a Mint Julep says:

    Go for it! It will look super cute with the rug you already have there :)

    http://southernbelleonpaper.blogspot.com/

  13. Beach House Living says:

    Since the Zebra rug is already there, photo three looks like it could be it.

  14. Design Darling says:

    it's such a happy color! i have trouble incorporating it into my wardrobe (being a redhead and all) but i think it looks lovely in interiors.

    i also wanted to apologize for not responding to your email. my email access in greece allows me to see emails but not respond to them — so very frustrating! sorry again and lovely post my dear :)

  15. The Zhush says:

    YES! Those two Jonathan Adler photos are in my files…I love them! Can't wait to see how amazing this turns out!

  16. a lovely being says:

    Paint the chairs yellow, without a doubt. SO, so very chic!

    XX Fallon

  17. The Neo-Traditionalist says:

    You are so freaking cute. Those chairs would look fab with a few coats of bright yellow. I say go for it—and share after photos! xoxo katie

  18. Kim says:

    Yes! Yes! Yes!

  19. domestikatedlife.com says:

    Wow I love yellow, but I also LOVE the color of your current chairs, they're too cute!

  20. my notting hill says:

    Yellow does sound great for those chairs. If you do come to the tag sale next weekend and don't recognize me – ask for me. I'd love to meet you. Michele

  21. kayce hughes says:

    go for it…but prime first.

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