Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. Can a paint color make you happier? Can it enhance your home?

Yellow is in the spotlight—in part because Pantone’s Color of the Year is Illuminating, and in part because the design world is shifting from its cool gray-white phase. “I am seeing and designing ...

Paint color can greatly affect the ambiance in your home and even its perceived value. This particular neutral shade has a warm undertone that dates any space.