
There has been a touch of nostalgia appearing in schemes recently, and when reaching for heritage hues, there is no other color quite like butter yellow. This warm yellow is shining a spotlight on our homes this summer. As one of the most uplifting colors – one that reminds us of our youth – it is not surprising that it is having a modern renaissance.
When I dug deep through the Martha Stewart archives, I knew I was in for a visual treat. The American retail businesswoman, writer, and television personality was always ahead of the times, and I stopped immediately when I spotted her 1970 butter yellow kitchen – the current color trend of 2025.