When dealing with modern design, it is easy to fall victim to the tyranny of neutrals. A room all in white seems so clean and chic. But when designers are able to include a few splashes of marvelous bright color, that is when a room can really come alive. Take a look at the four apartments featured here from Yo Dezeen, AvA Studio, mg design uk, and AR Studio.

In a home with largely classic architecture, adding an irregular yellow panel is shockingly modern .

The designers have also pulled the color in by painting this of-the-moment skull in the same shade, uniting the two sides of the room.

Other major features in the apartment tend towards neutral, starting with this gray sectional that looks super comfortable.

Without the yellow paneling, this image makes it easy to see how otherwise plain the room might feel.

Massive shelving units add a bit of practicality while the black entryway nearly disappears into the wall.

In another marriage of classic and modern, this very vintage looking dining table pairs with ultra modern lucite chairs.

Rather than focusing on the walls, this team has brought this mustard yellow color in using furniture, starting with this awesome minimalist chair.

Here, yellow makes for a sunny morning every morning with this bright headboard and bed combination.

It is interesting to note this apartment also uses yellow for upholstery and pillows, but also brings in a bit in the side table and wall art.

The varied textures, from the plush rug to the cushy sofa and the shiny coffee table make this home feel comfortable and welcoming.