10 Butter-Yellow Kitchens You'll Want To Copy Immediately - Tasting Table

"Some shades of yellow send shivers down spines - you know, that bold, in-your-face, blinding brightness that sparks flashbacks to the 1980s. Yet, enter 2025, and with it welcome the concept of butter-yellow. This creamy, dreamy alternative is giving the color a chance to clear its name - and it's proving a hit for kitchen designs. The muted effect is more approachable than overpowering shades."

"And, while this unlikely color is primarily making its way onto kitchen cabinets for a trendy look, there's no singular way to incorporate it into your space. Fabrics, shelves, islands, and backsplashes: There's a long list of strategies for breathing butter-yellow color into a dull kitchen. If you're tempted to take the plunge, scope out the success stories first. Here are 10 butter-yellow kitchens you'll want to copy immediately."

Butter-yellow redefines yellow as a creamy, muted alternative that suits kitchen design in 2025. The softer tone creates a mellow warmth and evokes 1950s nostalgia. The color appears most often on cabinets but can be applied to fabrics, shelves, islands, backsplashes, walls, and paneling. Paneling can soften texture and allow contrast with off-white tongue-and-groove walls, or the space can be color-drenched for a bolder effect. Painting walls and extending countertops slightly up the wall can provide protection while maintaining a cozy butter-yellow surface. Bistro-inspired layouts use central placement and intimate furnishings to enhance coziness and community.

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