Mellow Yellow

The unanimously elected paint color of 2009 is (drum roll, please)... Yellow!

Experts across the board—from interior designers to paint supply giants—all agree that the warm freshness of yellow is just what our walls need this year.

Expects say that this nurturing, reassuring color will appear in both interior and fashion accessories to spark innovation and inspire optimism during a new time of political and social beginnings. It plays nicely with neutrals to energize any living space.

Use the color sparingly, such as in hallways, stairwells and connector spaces as a transitional color, or on one wall in a room to make a bold statement on a budget.

Changing wall color can feel like a scary commitment, but you can still enjoy the trend when you incorporate the cheer into your decor. Use accent pieces like the ones shown here with this happy hue.

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