Delicious Butter
With the generous sunshine we've had across London this past week, it's been hard to ignore the colour of the moment: butter yellow. It's a refreshing alternative to safe choices like off-white or cream, and it brings a gentle warmth and personality to a space. Soft enough to act as a neutral, butter yellow pairs effortlessly with a wide range of other colours—so you're not locked into a limited palette.
And don’t worry if you're concerned about trends changing; butter yellow has a timeless charm. If you're considering a refresh for a forgotten corner or neglected wall, I’ve rounded up two paint shades and complementary wallpaper patterns below that capture the spirit of this season’s sunshine-ready hue.
Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow and Paint & Paper Library: Peruvian Yellow
Patterned Prints
- Lansdowne Walk - An Arts & Craft inspired print £122/roll
- Moy Lime - £114/roll
- Bayham Abbey - £99/roll
- Pavona Gina - £132/roll
- Broad Stripe - £89/roll
One of the most appealing qualities of butter yellow is its incredible versatility—it works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary design schemes. In classic interiors, such as a Shaker-style kitchen, this soft, warm hue enhances architectural details and adds a sense of timeless charm. It brings a fresh energy to cabinetry, wainscoting, or even a vintage-inspired range cooker, all while maintaining a grounded, heritage feel.
In more modern settings, butter yellow feels equally at home. It pairs perfectly with clean lines and minimalist silhouettes, softening stark surfaces without compromising the simplicity. A great example is its use in kitchens designed by Frøpt (below), where the colour accentuates retro-inspired curves and modern cabinetry, creating a crisp yet inviting space.
Whether you're leaning into nostalgia or pushing for pared-back modernity, butter yellow offers a flexible foundation—subtle enough to serve as a neutral, but distinctive enough to make a statement.
Another beautiful example of butter yellow’s subtle impact can be found at Café Petiole in Somerset House! Its romantic colour palette showcases just how well this gentle shade enhances surrounding hues—bringing out the richness of dusty plum, the softness of blush pink, and the freshness of sky blue. The overall effect is both uplifting and refined, proving how butter yellow can quietly anchor a scheme while letting other colours shine.
From Wallpaper*
And to round up this week's post, here are some ways to add a little butter yellow love into your space :)
- Our very own IKAT cushion cover from Omah Bali - £68
- Salino Side Table - Olivia's £195
- Mini Matte Vases - £18 each from our store
- Scalloped Tray - John Lewis £12
- Splatter Platter from Lamp London - £80
- Rüdiger Drinking Glass Set of 6 - Wayfair £105.99
- And check out this steal, A Vintage Royal Worcester Demitasse Coffee Cup Set - Ebay £30
That's all folks!
