Butter Yellow: The irresistible color that matches with literally anything
There’s a delicious new shade melting hearts across design circles—butter yellow has quietly spread from grandmother’s kitchens to the heights of haute couture. Timothée Chalamet recently stepped onto the Oscars red carpet in a head-to-toe butter yellow suit, and fashion houses from Chanel to Miu Miu have embraced this easy yet bright yellow—softer than a statement color but more playful than neutrals. It’s the Goldilocks of colors: just right.
In the world of home design, KitchenAid elevated butter yellow to iconic status by announcing it as their 2025 color of the year (Pantone’s Mocha Mousse be damned!). Their research revealed a profound emotional connection—most consumers associate the warm hue with home-cooked meals and cherished memories. As Brittni Pertijs, Lead Color, Material & Finish Designer for KitchenAid explained, ‘the color yellow has the ability to transport you back in time, evoking some of the warmest memories.’ In an era of uncertainty, this buttery comfort feels like exactly what we’ve been craving.
The selection below celebrates this buttery renaissance—from Studio TOOJ’s wall-mounted corner table encased in mycelium that appears to float weightlessly, to Atelier SOHN’s aptly named “Melting Series” of recycled plastic pieces that look like they’re gracefully dissolving. And the Jojo chair by Joyful Objects, Yes!— is a character-like piece inspired by childhood nostalgia that somehow maintains that light, buttery energy while being perfectly functional. Like its namesake, a little butter makes everything better.
