There is a touch of nostalgia appearing in schemes recently, and when reaching for heritage hues, there is no other color that is quite like butter yellow. This warm yellow is shining a spotlight on our homes this summer. As one of the most uplifting colors – one that reminds us of our youth – it is not surprising that it is having a renaissance.
When American actor Josh Brolin revealed his Pierce & Ward-designed Malibu home, we knew we were in for a visual treat. Champions of the , the design duo of Louisa Pierce and Emily Ward frequently throw out the rulebook with their adoration for unusual – this time, a yellow bathroom that welcomes the return of this seventies favorite. Butter yellow sits happily alongside olive green accents and dark wood antique furniture.
‘Maybe intentional, maybe accidental, but these were the warm colors of my mid-1970s childhood all over again,’ says decorator Ben Pentreath. All yellows tend to be warm, but buttery yellows can be refreshing yet also calming. They work very well with natural materials and wood tones of all kinds and can lift any pale neutral scheme, acting like an accent without shouting or popping excessively.
Embraced in a big way or used in small doses, this subtly sunny shade is rich, and versatile and exudes positivity and warmth. A photo posted by on is a welcoming, joyful, vibrant choice, agrees Dominic Myland of Mylands. It works well as an accent color or as the main color within the room.
Rich, golden butter ye.
