Yakety Yak’s extensive range of customer service pods, desks and counters are available in a wide range of colours and finishes. Not only can you benefit from Yakety Yak’s elegant, ergonomic and height-adjustable designs, you can also choose a colour scheme that complements your space. From bold primary colours to soft, natural tones, we’ve got you covered.
Below, we’ve put together some of our favourite projects to showcase how our clients use colour to make our pods, desks and counters their own — creating welcoming spaces where people want to be.
Westgate Public Library
Our 103 Pod and 100 Support Caddy create a friendly help point for children visiting Westgate Public Library. The fun, inviting yellow, white and black colourway stands out against the cosy wooden interior, bringing joy and spontaneity to the space.
Colours and finishes used
103 Pod
Worktop: Formica Snowdrift (velour finish)
Upper Barrel: Laminex Olympia Yellow (natural finish)
Lower barrel and steel base: Black powder coat
100 Support Caddy
Worktop: Formica Snowdrift (velour finish)
Body: Black
Wentworth Public Library
At Wentworth Public Library, our 103 Pod’s open form pairs perfectly with a bold red, white and black color scheme, delivering a modern look and a warm welcome for patrons.
Colours and finishes used
Worktop: Laminex Formica, Snowdrift
Upper Barrels: Metamark, Tomato
Lower Barrel/base: Powder coat, Mannex Black
Pukekohe Public Library
Our 100 Series Pods in charcoal, black and white complement the warm wood and subdued concrete finishes of Pukekohe Public Library’s interior. Our 100 Cash Module in a fresh green adds a splash of colour.
Colours and finishes used
100 Series Pods
Worktops: Laminex Formica, Snowdrift (pearl finish)
Upper barrel: Laminex Formica, Storm (pearl finish)
Steel base: Black powder coat
100 Cash Module
Worktop: Laminex Formica, Snowdrift (pearl finish)
Pedestal: Melteca Black (pearl finish)
Front barrel: Metamark, Nature M7-198 (film finish)
Steel base: Black powder coat
Bibliotheque de Brossard
Our 202 Desk in a green and black colourway provides a vibrant welcome to young people visiting Bibliotheque de Brossard’s youth area. The bright green vibes perfectly with the yellow, pink and natural tones in the space.
Colours and finishes used
Worktop meeting oval: Laminex Formica Black (velour finish)
Worktop main area: Laminex Formica Raw Nickel (velour finish)
Upper front panel: Laminex Formica Juicy (velour finish)
Lower front panel: Laminex Formica Black (velour finish)
Steel Frame: Silver powder coat
UC San Diego Geisel Library
At UC San Diego’s Geisel Library Service Hub, our 208 Desk and Stand-alone Storage Module in white and soft wood tones perfectly complement the neutral interior of the space, creating a serene and calm atmosphere for busy students.
Colours and finishes used
Yakety Yak 208 Desk
Worktop: Laminex Formica, Snowdrift (velour finish)
Upper front panel: Laminex Formica, Seasoned Oak (natural finish)
Lower front panel: Laminex Formica, Seasoned Oak (natural finish)
Steelwork: Powder coat, Black/Silver
Stand-alone Storage Module
Top panel: Melteca, Snowdrift
Panelwork: Melteca, Seasoned Oak
Charles Darwin University
At Charles Darwin University, our 202 Desk provides the ideal help desk to welcome students to the library. The blue and white colourway plays perfectly with the splashes of yellow in the space and delivers an eye-catching yet relaxing aesthetic.
Colours and finishes used
Worktop: Laminex Formica, Snowdrift (Velour finish)
Upper and Lower front panels: Laminex Formica, Infinity (Velour finish)
Steel frame and Kicker plate: Powder coat, Silver
Gore Public Library
Our 202 Desks and 200 Cash Module create an inviting front-of-house at Gore Public Library. The rich wood and charcoal tones bring harmony and warmth to the library’s stylish concrete interior.
Colours and finishes used
Yakety Yak 202 Desks
Worktop main: Prime Natural Veneer, Eucalyptus Ash
Worktop meeting oval: Laminex Formica, Ironstone (velour finish)
Upper front panel: Prime Natural Veneer, Eucalyptus Ash
Lower front panel: Laminex Formica, Ironstone (velour finish)
Steelwork: Powder coat, Black
Yakety Yak 200 Cash Module
Pedestal: Melteca, Ironstone (pearl finish)
Kicker: Black vinyl
Glass cowling: 6mm toughened glass, Grey tint
Richmond Public Library
At Richmond Public Library, our curved 305 Counters and 300 Cash Module in a chic white, peacock and black livery provides a sharp, contemporary look for their front-of-house.
Colours and finishes used
305 Counters
Worktop: Laminex Formica, Snowdrift (Velour finish)
Bag shelf: Laminex Formica, Snowdrift (Velour finish)
Upper bodywork: Laminex Formica, Peacock (Velour finish)
Lower bodywork: Melteca, Black (Pearl finish)
Kicker: Black vinyl
300 Cash Module
Front shelf: Laminex Formica, Snowdrift (Velour finish)
Upper front bulkhead: Laminex Formica, Peacock (Velour finish)
General bodywork: Melteca, Black (Pearl finish)
Glass cowling: 6mm toughened glass, Clear frosted
The University of Otago Library
Our 304 Counters in stylish grey and black tones creates an understated look for Otago University Library, perfectly matching the modernist aesthetic of the space.
Colours and finishes used
304 Counters
Worktop: Tarkett Optima, Black 845
Bag shelf: Tarkett Optima, Black 845
Upper bodywork: Melteca, Fog
Lower bodywork: Melteca, New Graphite
Kicker: Black vinyl
Ultimately, choosing the right colours and finishes can be both an exciting and challenging exercise. Here at Yakety Yak furniture, we love helping our clients through the process of selecting the right desks for their customer service area and finding the colours and finishes that will complement the personality of their space.
To help you explore your options, all our product pages feature project examples as well as a Colours and Finishes Guide, where you can see all the colours and finishes available for that specific product. Of course, we are always happy to help, so please get in touch if you require any advice.
Written by Paul White, Director of Design – YAKETY YAK Furniture
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