Color Crush: Bask In The Warmth Of Buttercup Yellow
Former H&H senior market editor Kai Ethier shares which hue she’s crushing on right now.
With its optimistic tone and vintage flair, buttercup yellow has a bright future this season. A guaranteed pick-me-up, this sunny and stylish shade brings a friendly splash of color to rooms large or small, indoors or out. Its warm and buttery undertones ensure that it pairs well with neutrals such as gray and off-white. For those seeking a more subdued look, try layering in smaller accents and accessories in this good-humored hue. Scroll down to learn how to incorporate buttercup yellow into your home!
Soft: Surfboard Yellow (P280-4) by Behr.
Deep: Babouche (223) by Farrow & Ball.
Pair It With: Gray Cashmere (2138-60) by Benjamin Moore.
Pair It With: Greek Villa (SW 7551) by Sherwin-Williams.
How To Make A Big Statement
Evoking 1940s-inspired elegance and charm, this living room’s buttercup yellow wainscotting is flawless paired with Parsonage Bloom wallpaper from Graham & Brown’s 75th-anniversary collection.
Graham & Brown
Parsonage Bloom Wallpaper, $195, grahambrown.com
“I love mixing traditional and on-trend elements, like the kitchen’s mustard cabinetry and barn-style pendant lights,” says Trish Johnston, who helped design the 2011 Princess Margaret Showhome.
House & Home October 2011
You can’t help but smile when you see a room designed by Justina Blakeney. A buttercup yellow wall provides a cheerful backdrop for piles of pillows, plants, fringe, wovens and quilted patterns.
How To Add A Small Flourish
In this lush, Kit Kemp-inspired bedroom, a pair of polka dot accent pillows contrasts beautifully with the matching forest-like fabric and wallpaper.
House & Home May 2021
Two sunny swivel chairs create a cozy reading nook in this colorful penthouse‘s principal bedroom. “I needed a pop of happiness,” says designer Anne Hepfer.
House & Home September 2020
Yellow stripes remind us of beach days under a cabana! Paint walls (including baseboards and moldings) with 16”-wide vertical stripes for a summer state of mind all year long.
House & Home February 2010