No longer relegated to your grandfather's 1970s den, the mustard sofa has found a chic new home in Hilary Duff's living room. Accordingly, we're predicting a resurgence of the earthy, warm, and uplifting color for the coming year.
Hilary shared her gorgeous sofa color trend in a recent Instagram post, posing on the yellow furnishing in the center of her living room (similar to this velvet couch from Wayfair). It's the perfect complement to the dark wood paneling that leans against her white walls. A small circular table topped with a ceramic lamp in the corner adds textural interest and a variety of shapes to Hilary's space.
Her home is further evidence that now is the perfect time to start decorating with yellow. As nostalgia becomes an increasingly popular inspiration for our interiors, and Google searches for bold colors surge, this tone will become one of the most used colors of 2026. Here's what experts have to say about it.
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A traditional, but transitional design that's perfect for your living room, this sofa features t-shaped cushions and a plush, low-profile seat that feels cozy while looking effortless. It converts to a queen-sized pull-out bed, so your guests can always sleep in style.
Boost the coziness of your living room sofa with this dark yellow throw. It's also great for taking outside while dining al fresco this spring and summer.
A beautiful mustard colored pillow is the perfect accent to any sofa. If you want to try embracing mustard in your living room, but are not 100% sure, these cases are a great place to start. Pair with high-quality 20x20 pillow inserts.
A mustard yellow vase on the coffee table or sideboard is the perfect way to invite guests into your home. This set has a stylish curved handle for a modern feel that instantly brings interest.
Make sure your living room smells as good as it looks with this refreshingly high-brow honeysuckle candle. Plus, the fluted vessel adds a touch of yellow luxury to any unexpected corner.
Ruggable's affordable and washable (yet ultra-stylish) rugs are a staple in my home, and this pretty inkdrop one from the iconic designer Johnathan Adler is even moreso. The geometric lines would help add a cool, modern feel to any space.
Interiors expert Magdalena Gierasinska explains that the popularity of mustard yellow is an extension of the dopamine decor that has been dominating our interiors in recent years. As 'quiet luxury' continues to fade, warm spaces like Hilary Duff's living room will only grow more popular.
She states: 'Interiors should be a bold celebration of personality and color. Gone are the days of beige restraint and minimalist hush; in their place rises a symphony of saturated hues that spark energy and joy. Picture mustard yellows that radiate warmth like bottled sunshine, and royal blues that ground a room with regal confidence and depth. It's about creating rooms that don’t just look good but also uplift your mood. Maximalism isn’t excess, it’s expression. It's a vivid reminder that our spaces should move us, mirror us, and, most of all, make us happy to be home.'
Hilary Duff has always been a design pioneer, and her use of mustard yellow in her living room is further proof of its timelessness. As our interiors shift to reflect warmth and happiness, we're excited to see even more of this color everywhere.
