Against pale plaster, the yellow reads less sweet, more deliberate. A handful of daffodils — some open and golden, others soft cream — sit in a classic grey stone urn with two striped leaves leaning across the front. Hang it and a room picks up an early-spring lift even in February. It works above a painted dresser in a kitchen, on a hallway wall by the front door, or in a guest bedroom that needs a little warmth. Pair with cream ceramics, oak or pine furniture, and rattan or cane seating. A soft sage cushion or olive throw ties the green leaves back in. Avoid hot reds or strong purples nearby — they fight the yellow rather than support it. A simple white or oak frame keeps the focus on the flowers.