Photography: Lean Timms and Kelsey Zafiridis
Bright pops of red and moody hues of burgundy have had their moment, but now it’s all about the new hue taking over our homes: butter yellow. And it’s not just us who think that: appliance brand KitchenAid has officially announced butter yellow as their pick for their Colour of the Year 2025, and so too have cult kitchenware brand Our Place, in a buttery-smooth campaign with the internet’s favourite chef and cookbook author Molly Baz and global lifestyle brand Crocs. “This isn’t just a new colour, it’s a fully imagined world,” said Shiza Shahid, co-founder of Our Place.
But let us be clear: we’re not talking about mustard, ochre, gold or, heaven forbid, chartreuse. We’re talking about butter yellow, the soft, summery colour that strategically evokes the comforting salty taste of its namesake. The shade can range from a light and soft yellow (think: Lurpak) to a deeper hue (think: Kerrygold), but as long as it’s within those butter boundaries, it’s on trend.
With that being said, splashing buttery yellow hues across interiors isn’t new. The colour was incredibly popular during the 50s and 60s, before being turned into burnt butter when interiors became browner during the 70s. But after seeing plenty of soft yellowy hues on the runway and later on the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Sophie Turner and this year’s ultimate internet trend catalyst, Hailey Bieber, we’re now seeing the joyful hue re-enter our homes.
The recent rise of butter yellow follows on from Gen Z-driven colour trends such as ‘ tomato girl red‘, which, according to Architectural Digest, the tactic of simultaneously arousing our eyes and stomachs to make a colour sell is called the ‘foodification of colour’.
But with warmer days ahead, it makes sense to invite similarly warmer and brighter shades into the home in the form of impactful yellow furniture and lightweight cotton sheets, or on a smaller scale with statement cushions or serving plates. If you’re looking to embrace the trend this spring and summer, take a look at some of our favourite pieces drenched in the shade.
Where to shop the butter yellow trend for your home
01
2025 Colour of the Year Butter yellow stand mixer
$1049, KitchenAid
Introducing KitchenAid’s Colour Of The Year 2025 Artisan® Series stand mixer for in the soft, energising shade of butter yellow. Evoking warm memories while feeling fresh and modern, this stand mixer epitomises all things nostalgia.
Previous KitchenAid Colour of the Year recipients include Blue Salt (2024), Hibiscus (2023), Beetroot (2022), and Honey (2021).
Key features:
- 5 premium accessories, 15+ optional attachments
- 4.7L & 2.8L bowls
- Tilt-head
02
Cookware Set
from $650, Our Place
In a limited collection with chef Molly Baz, Our Place has debuted their 13-piece Always Pan and Perfect Pot reimagined in a subtly smooth Butter Yellow shade, along with an exclusive update to their Hot Grips (protective silicone cookware grips and the perfect home for your collectable Crocs jibbits). “This collab with Our Place & Crocs was really a love letter to the butter-coloured kitchen I once had, a place where the Butter Yellow cookware would have felt right at home,” Molly said. “The butter-coloured pots and pans will bring a warmth into your kitchen that makes you want to cook and cook and cook.”
Colours: Butter Yellow, Spice, Blue Salt, Steam, Sage, Char
Includes: Always Pan (26.7 cm), Mini Always Pan (21.6 cm), Perfect Pot (5.2 L), Mini Perfect Pot (2.4 L)
Key features:
- Our Place’s most popular cookware set
- Made without PFAS (including PTFE), lead, cadmium, or microplastics
- Advanced nonstick performance
- Lightweight aluminium construction
- Free shipping
- Compatible with all cooktops, including induction
03
Eden Cotton quilt cover in Butter (queen)
$160, Sheet Society
This 100 per cent cotton quilt cover in the aptly-named shade of Butter is the ultimate way to spread the trend across your bedroom. We’re sure these soft and lightweight sheets are the kind you’ll just melt into.
Key features:
- 100% OEKO-Tex-certified cotton
- Invisible zipper
- Deep pillow flaps to keep pillowcase in place
04
Torakina 4-piece outdoor dining set in Beach Walk
$1755 (usually $1950), Koala
Take the trend outdoors with this curvaceous and joyful four-piece dining set from Koala’s new outdoor furniture range. Along with being splashed in a sunny shade of yellow, the set has clever design features including adjustable table legs and a handy hidden bottle opener.
Key features:
- Triple-coated steel frame
- Removable cushions
- Adjustable table feet
05
Helios sun embroidered oblong cushion
$34.95 (usually $49.95), Pillow Talk
Invite warmth into your space with this tactile cushion from Pillow Talk. Embroidered with a sun motif, this oblong cushion would fit right into a boho or coastal-style home.
Key features:
- 30cm by 50cm
- Made with punch needling technique
- Stylish sun design
06
Salt&Pepper Tessa plate in Marigold
$16.95, Myer
Designed with an adorable yellow colour weave, this dainty dinner plate by Salt&Pepper is made for an aesthetically pleasing summer soireé hosted alfresco – dare we say, atop Koala’s yellow Torakina dining table.
Key features:
- 20cm wide
- Dishwasher and microwave-safe
- Made from new bone china
07
Aperitivo Limoncello Spritz candle
$49.99, Dusk
Toast to warmer weather with this summery limoncello spritz-inspired candle from Dusk’s new Dinner Club range. Notes of zesty citrus mingle with jasmine, rose and musk to make for a refreshing scent, while the yellow and pink ceramic vessel offers a fun side dish once you’ve burnt your candle.
Key features:
- Reusable ceramic vessel
- Notes of tangy citrus, jasmine and musk
08
The Shorty in Butter
$229, Mustard Made
Mustard Made has taken the old-school locker and made it oh-so-adorable. Perfect for adding a pop of colour to your bedside, this bright Shorty locker features two adjustable shelves, a hook, cable hole and a custom keyring to keep all your belongings safe and sound.
Key features:
- Two adjustable shelves and wall attachment points
- Matte and magnetic finish
- Comes with custom keyring
09
Frank Green reusable bottle with straw lid in Buttermilk
$59.95, The Iconic
If you don’t already have a Frank Green water bottle (or even if you do), you’ll want to get your hands on this Buttermilk colourway. Not only is it the perfect shade of yellow, but it also has an impressive one-litre capacity, an unbreakable base and a spill-proof straw lid.
Key features:
- Ceramic lined
- Spill-proof pop-up straw lid
- 1L capacity
