Butter Yellow Is The Home Decor Shade Of The Summer, Adding Cheery Vibes To Any Space

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Over the past few years, home decor trends have started transitioning from cooler to warmer shades.

The aim of this shift is to evoke feelings of familiarity and comfort while incorporating positive vibes and subdued sophistication.

One trending color is butter yellow. It adds sunshine and cheer to any space, whether traditional or modern.

Now that summer is here, what better color is there to brighten up your interior with? If you want to invite butter yellow into your home this season, here are some strategic ways to feature it in your rooms.

Butter yellow is soft and simple. The pastel shade is a step up from your basic neutrals, but it’s also not too bold or in your face. It also pairs well with a diverse range of colors, such as pastel pinks, baby blues, mint green, lavender, charcoal gray, olive green, chocolate brown, or crisp white.

Are you going for a more youthful, feminine look? Butter yellow will go well with light pink. For a clean, elegant appearance, white will allow butter yellow to stand out while taking on a modern feel.

Charcoal gray is a cool tone, so if you want to warm it up, butter yellow will do the trick. You can also match the golden hue with olive green to create a calming, nature-inspired atmosphere. Blue-greens are suggestive of ocean waves at the beach, which will instill a sense of summertime.

Use butter yellow as an accent color instead of the main shade. Avoid painting walls in high-traffic areas with this hue because the wear and tear will be obvious.

Painting the exterior of your home with butter yellow may not be a good idea, either. The shade is already muted, and the outdoor elements will only cause it to fade more quickly.

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Furthermore, don’t buy a large piece of furniture in butter yellow unless you’re sure of your commitment to it.

The best way to add butter yellow is through accent pieces like blankets, pillows, lamps, rugs, artwork, and wallpaper, whether it’s in your bedroom, bathroom, living room, or kitchen. This tone works in pretty much every room.

A floral-patterned or abstract butter yellow wallpaper in a small bathroom, pantry, or closet can really help bring these spaces to life. Kitchen cabinets are also a great way to spotlight the hue. Its warmth pairs seamlessly with wood tones.

You don’t have to limit butter yellow to your interiors, either. It will be just as charming in outdoor spaces as well!

Create a cozy setting with butter yellow patio furniture, planters, or outdoor rugs. You can even paint doors and shutters to extend a warm welcome to guests.

I’d really encourage you to lean into the warmth this summer!

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Emily  Chan is a writer who covers lifestyle and news content. She graduated from Michigan State University with a ... More about Emily Chan
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