Butter yellow deviates from the simplicity of magnolia, bringing a warmer tone to neutral living spaces through creative application.
Leah Hodson, a popular home interiors enthusiast with over 10,000 followers on Instagram, has been making waves with her love for the colour butter yellow. Known for her account, The Stanley Diary, Leah shares her affordable home renovation projects and tips, often transforming '50 Shades of Beige' homes into warm, cosy, and character-filled spaces.
Recently, Leah has been drawn to butter yellow as a way to add a glow to her mostly neutral home. She believes that the right use of colours and textures can make a neutral home feel inviting and cosy. To incorporate this cheerful yet subtle hue into her home, Leah opted for Soak and Sleep's linen bedding in butter yellow, adding a pop of colour without permanent changes. She paired the yellow fitted sheets with a blue striped duvet cover for added interest.
The debate on social media has been whether butter yellow is just a glorified magnolia. While both colours share similarities under artificial light, butter yellow offers a warm, soft, and summer sunrise glow that magnolia lacks. This cheerful colour has been gaining popularity, with homeowners like Natalie (@homebymisswong) painting butter yellow squiggle accent walls and Annika (@thehousewiththeyellowstairs) painting her stairs.
Leah Hodson sees these colourful homes on Instagram and studies them for inspiration. She emphasises that the use of butter yellow, whether as a permanent feature or a temporary seasonal element, reflects personal style. If you're a neutral lover looking to dabble in colour, butter yellow could be the perfect gateway colour for you. It's not loud, but it certainly adds a joyful and inviting feel to any space.
In addition to sharing her home transformations, Leah has joined a platform's Open House to share advice on decorating, renovating, and DIY. With five years of living and breathing interiors, Leah is a valuable resource for anyone looking to update their home on a budget. Follow her journey on Instagram and get inspired to add a touch of butter yellow to your own space.
