Guest Picks: 20 Sunny Yellow Fabrics to Brighten Your Home
Toast longer days with buttery-hued fabrics sporting flowers, folksy scenes, classic patterns and more
Summer is here, and with it come longer days and happy doses of sunshine. I love to work with yellow fabrics at this time of year because they are a great way to bring some of that summer sunshine indoors. Whether feminine florals, fresh geometrics or sophisticated toiles, yellow fabrics can brighten a space and pair well with a variety of colors. — Daniela from Aesthetic Oiseau
Prasana 21037 Fabric, Sunglo
John Robshaw textiles really bring a dose of bohemian chic to any space. This trailing vine with yellow blooms is gorgeous and would be beautiful as drapery.
Turkish Toile Fabric, Lemon Curd
This Turkish toile print comes in several colorways, and I think it's one of the most stunning toiles I've ever seen. The detail is gorgeous, and I'm loving the pairing of browns against the sunny yellow.
Burwick Manor Fabric, Amber
Jacobean florals always catch my eye. I love the stripe used in this pattern, as it gives a very busy pattern some order. This would look dynamite on a pair of armchairs in a bedroom.
New Vase Linen Fabric, Lemon
Hello, gorgeous. This Vase fabric by Clarence House is probably one of my top 10 favorites, and the beautiful buttercup tone is out of this world. I would love it on a large piece, like a sofa, to make a statement.
Lily Yellow Fabric
This fanciful stripe is just darling. The tassels are such a sweet detail, and I would love it in a child's space.
Sassari Ikat 40 Fabric, Sun
Sassari Ikat is a classic, and I treat it as a neutral. This marigold pattern can really stand next to many colors and patterns and be a grounding element.
Braemore Julian/OXF Sunflower Fabric
This exuberant damask is very elegant. It would be gorgeous as bed linens (bed skirt, duvet, shams) paired with lavender painted walls.
Fraise Du Printemps Fabric, Yellow/Blue/Red
This fabric has a hint of Provence to me. It feels French shabby chic and would look beautiful on upholstery in a country cottage.
Premier Prints Butterfly Slub, White/Yellow
Another great candidate for kids, this butterfly print is simple and pretty. I think the rich yellow tone would look perfectly lovely paired with blush pink.
China Rose Hand-printed Chintz Fabric, Yellow & Blue on Cream
The pops of yellow roses totally catch my eye in this amazing chinoiserie fabric. It would sing as a pillow against a yellow chair.
Premier Prints Cameron Corn Yellow Slub Fabric
Pair this small-scale pattern with a more complex fabric. I love the diminutive chevron with a zebra-print quality. It's fun yet understated.
Millais Fabric, Gold
Do you see a pattern with chinoiserie fabrics? I love them and they look beautiful in yellow! I love the delicate scale of this whimsical toile. The small and detailed elements "quiet" the busy pattern a bit.
Covington Daffodil Yellow Woven Ticking Fabric
Use classic ticking stripe anywhere for a simple, fresh and timeless look.
Bouquet Print Fabric, Yellow
I don't think a collection of yellow fabrics would be complete without a nod to a traditional feminine floral. This one is soft and girly, and I would have no shame using it in a big way, like on curtains or a sofa.
Trends Fabric, Sunflower
I've enjoyed this painterly basketweave for a while. It comes in lots of colors, but I especially love this maize hue. I always like a soft geometric that isn't too harsh in its lines.
Braemore Paloma/OXF Sunflower Fabric
This is a great small-scale pattern to pair with a larger, busier pattern that has pops of yellow. I love the slightly Southwestern feel of this print too.
Pillement Toile Hand-printed Fabric, Yellow
Here is yet another pretty chinoiserie toile — I can't help myself! This is a very classic print in a monochromatic color scheme. I could see it on Roman shades in an elegant marble bathroom.
1382CB Moss Fabric
The yellows in this fabric are more of a mustard, and I love how they work so well with taupes and khakis to create a lovely neutral fabric. This painterly paisley is a great casual print for a family space. It think it would look gorgeous paired with a soft periwinkle blue or even a gray.
Folk Dance Fabric, Spice Market
Yellow and red is a recent favorite of mine in the world of color combinations, and I thought this fabric was just incredibly fun to look at. The colors are so vibrant. I see it paired with a yellow stripe, maybe in a kitchen or breakfast space.
98516 Saffron Fabric, Yellow
I think yellow is a natural pairing for the traditional blues of a beach house — like sun and water. And I always love a pretty shell motif like this one.
Next: Utility Fabrics That G the DIY Distance
Next: Utility Fabrics That G the DIY Distance