Is yellow a good colour for painting a large hall/living/dining area?

Question

What I'd really like to do is paint my hall a deep golden yellow and the living area and recessed dining niche an even deeper shade of yellow. Problem is I'm confused with all the shades available, some look great others too dull, I'm afraid I'm going to choose one which looks great on paper but end up looking hideous on my walls..I also heard of a shade called 'honey yellow' havent seen it anywhere though. I have a lot of potted plants and plenty of windows, so the mood I want to create is of a soft shaded garden...HELP!!

Jayomi, when u say paint one wall a certain colour then mix with a lighter shade of same colour, are you talking about the rag painting technique? Would appreciate ur reply - in detail.

Answer 1

You really seem to be confused and obsessed with shades of yellow.Chosse a colour depending upon your interiors and surroundings,just shut your eyes and think of the colour which soothes your eyes and mind. just go for it.........

Answer 2

well any colour you paint doesnt matter much what matter most is the combination and then the interiors with it
here are some tips
Tips on Painting House
Painting you house is an important task and you would like the job to be done well. Here are a few tips that you should follow from the time you begin painting till you finish the job.

1. While buying brushes you can choose from natural and synthetic bristles. For latex paint use only synthetic bristles and for oil based paints you can use both. For painting walls buy brushes that are 3 to 4 inches wide and are flat. For intricate work like the mullion on a window use a sash brush that is angled and about 1-1/2 inch wide. For doors, windows and trim use brushes that are 3 inch wide and have a straight edge. If the brush has a narrow end then it will retain more paint than a flat-ended brush.
2. While buying rollers follow the same rules as above; for latex paint use synthetic rollers and natural rollers for oil-based paints. When you buy a roller remember, that when the surface is rougher, the head of the roller should be longer. To find out how good the roller is, use your hand to squeeze the middle of the roller. It should regain its original shape as soon as you release your hand.
3. Buy enough sticking tape. It is best to invest in some good quality masking tape or painter's tape. Though both these are a little costlier they are easy to remove. You will have to use tape to cover trims, windowpanes, doorknobs etc. Some tapes come with little paper attached to one side for greater protection. While removing the tape, to avoid pulling off the finish, use a hair dryer and blow hot air over the tape before lifting it off. The hot air will stop it from sticking to the finish.
4. To prevent paint from dripping while painting, using a nail and a hammer, make a hole on the rim of the paint tin, after you have opened it. Doing this will allow the paint from the brush to run back into the tin, as you drag you brush across the rim of the tin to remove the extra paint from the brush. This prevents the extra paint from collecting on the rim of the tin and overflowing after some time.
5. When you begin to paint a wall, begin from the edges and then fill in the middle section. Try not to start a new can of paint in the middle section of the wall. If there is the slightest variation in color it will be clearly visible in this section of the wall.
6. To get an even coat of color, pour paint into a smaller can and take a piece of coat hanger wire and bend it across the small can. Fix the wire by twisting its ends across the rim of the can or across the handle. Use this wire to brush off extra paint, from your brush, every time you dip your brush into the can. Doing this will ensure that your brush is evenly coated with paint across the span of the brush. This will give the wall an even and smooth finish.
7. Keep some old clean rags at hand to clean up any mess by dripping and spilling paint. Buy a set of use and throw foam brushes that you can use for touch ups.
8. If you are applying a number of coats of paint, wait patiently till each coat has completely dried up before applying the next coat.
9. If you are breaking for the day and will continue painting the next day, then wrap the wet brushes in plastic or aluminum foil and place it in the freezer. The next morning all you will have to do is remove it and start off from where you stopped last night.
10. Soaking paint brushes in water or paint solvent for sometime makes it easier to clean. Make a hole in the metal clam of the brush and pass a nail through it. Now fill a small jar with water or solvent and hang the brush in it, by laying the nail across the mouth of the jar. Soak it for sometime and then wash thoroughly. Empty the jar and place the clean brush in it and this way the bristles of the brush will remain straight after they dry.
11. When you use a roller and a tray, ensure that you use a tray liner so that you do not waste time cleaning the tray once the job is done. You can either buy a tray liner or use aluminum foil as liner and throw away once soiled.
12. A newly painted wall, takes 30 days to cure, so do not wash the paint for about a month.

Answer 3

some paint stores sell tester pots of paints only $3 or $4 each good way to try out the colours you might try different shades of gold instead of yellow. Different shades of gold will go well with your plants,and is more relaxing than yellow Good Luck!

Answer 4

Yes. When we had a decorator help us wih our house she picked a Sherman Williams color called "Straw Doll". We had great reservations, but went ahead and had the kitchen, living room,dining room and connecting hall pained that color. The painters were not sure it would look good. It looked great. We loved it so much we had our next house interior pained the same color.
For a shaded garden look I would suggest a very pale green, so pale it almost looks white. It will look green in filtered light, and it will look like the plants are reflecting the green on white walls.

Answer 5

any colour is good as long as its in moderaton. try painting one prominent wall in a room with ur colour of choice and then mix perhaps with a lighter shade of same or other with TEXTURE. and after that dress it up with a piece of exotic furniture. NOT TOO MUCH IS KEY!....... by the way.... this happens to be my proffession, so take heart, experiment and have fun!

Answer 6

If you want to make ur hall/living/dining room look bigger, u better paint in in white with white tiles b'coz white will make ur room look larger. Use yellow light bulbs and lamps during the evenings/nights to give it a glamourous look. I think yellow is ur favourate colour but if u overdo it, it won't look good. Go for yellow light, it will have a better effect and look glamourous as well. Good luck.

Answer 7

I'm sure yellow is fine, I would use a very lite pastel shade as not to drown out other colors joining in the theme.

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Answer 8

why not go for neutral colours on your walls, like magnolia, and pick up on accessories in the colour you like.. curtains/cushions etc. i think yellow might be a little too much on all your walls. and your potted plants will stand out against this neutral colour

Answer 9

Though I like yellow, I wouldn't recommend it to be used in all 3 areas. A light yellow will be great for the large hall area. You living room area can also be nice in yellow. I recommend that you paint your dining room an exciting, bold but elegant color that for a dining room that looks great with yellow such as green or red.
Here are some photos for ideas. Hope it helps.

Color for hallway

http://www.dongardner.com/images/plans/interiors/864foyer.jpg

http://www.dongardner.com/images/plans/interiors/979foyer.jpg

Dining room color

http://www.dongardner.com/images/plans/interiors/864formaldining.jpg

http://www.dongardner.com/images/plans/interiors/994dining.jpg

http://www.dongardner.com/images/plans/interiors/828dining.jpg

http://www.dongardner.com/images/plans/interiors/1021dining.jpg


Living room color

http://www.dongardner.com/images/plans/interiors/979great1.jpg

http://www.dongardner.com/images/plans/interiors/964great1.jpg

http://www.dongardner.com/images/plans/interiors/828great.jpg

Answer 10

if yellow is what u want then go ahead. But try not to make everything so similar in color. maybe switch up a bit.