There’s something just so uplifting about the color mustard yellow. Cheery, warm and bright it makes a bold statement as an all-over wall color or as an accent color in just about about every room.
It pairs beautifully with black, gray, navy blue and pink and is the perfect color for injecting a bit of retro charm to your modern day interior.
If you fancy a bit of mustard yellow decor love in your life, keep scrolling for some serious mustard yellow decorating inspiration!
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Mustard Yellow Walls

Image by Designerpaint via Houzz
Mustard yellow and black – a winning color combination if we do say so ourselves! We’re loving the retro accents above too!

Image via @behrpaint on Instagram, feat. paint color ‘Charismatic – PPU6-14′
Or how about a modern mustard geometric accent like the one pictured above? Looks pretty neat right?!
Image via Anthropologie feat. Kauai Botanical Wallpaper in Mustard
Mustard Yellow in the Kitchen

Image by @shadedeggesphotography via @lonnymag on Instagram

Image by Rusk Renovations, Photo: Laura Moss via Houzz
Go heavy all out mustard in the kitchen with floor to ceiling cabinets or go light and inject a hint of spicy mustard yellow to your table decor – both uses of the color look great in the kitchen – definitely not boring!

Image by John Lewis and Partners via Houzz
Image via Anthropologie feat. Set of 4 Market Dishcloths in Ochre
Mustard Yellow in the Bedroom
Image via Anthropologie feat. Jacquard-Woven Rue Duvet Cover in Ochre
Mustard yellow pairs beautifully with contrasting colors like gray and emerald/teal green, like in the stylish bedrooms above.
Image via Urban Outfitters feat. Amped Fleece Throw Blanket in Gold
Image via Urban Outfitters feat. Round Pintuck Pillow in Mustard
Image via Urban Outfitters feat. Aden Tufted Throw Blanket in Mustard
Mustard yellow accents on a neutral base really add bang for your buck and make for a great focal point – like these eye-catching mustard yellow pieces from Urban Outfitters.
Image via West Elm feat. Lush Velvet Tack Stitch Quilt + Shams in Golden Oaks
Mustard Yellow in the Living Room

Image via Sarah Sherman Samuel
How comfy-cozy does that mustard sofa look?! It’s like a giant marshmallow! Looks simply beautiful against the clean white walls too. Can’t forget the gorgeous brass sconce lighting and round wooden side table.
Image via Urban Outfitters feat. Milly Velvet Sofa
via All Modern
via All Modern