KitchenAid
Spread the word! KitchenAid Colour of the Year, Butter, is a symphony in pale primrose and we can’t wait to grace our benchtops with its creamy hue. The classic styling of this doyenne of kitchen appliances has stood the test of time for over a century, and the 2025 Colour of the Year doesn’t disappoint with a fresh injection of warm sunshine to the hub of our homes.
While it may not look like something the fashion world churned out, this gentle hue has stepped straight off the Spring/Summer 2025 runway and into our kitchens to elevate retro styling to utter (butter?) perfection.
The creamy finish on the stand mixer is paired with a classic stainless steel mixing bowl and signature retro styling we’ve come to expect. But it’s so much more than retro – we’re thinking the rich tapestry of kitchenware by Skye McAlpine, classic English kitchens by deVOL and just a sprinkling of Bridgerton. It’s the nod to nostalgia you didn’t know you needed and the colour we’re loving in interiors right now.
Why butter?
Ultimately inspired by the most loveable ingredient in the kitchen, choosing the KitchenAid Colour of the Year for 2025 is in no way arbitrary, but a years-long process incorporating the analysis of interior design, social, cultural and aesthetic trends. “Our team first began tracking yellow when we saw Mustard emerge as a popular colour in 2019,” says Brittni Pertijs, Design Manager: Colour, Material & Finish at Whirlpool, who wanted to reflect the long history of the stand mixer’s design journey and give a nod to the kitchens of yesteryear. “We wanted to tap into comfort and nostalgia, this soft, energizing butter yellow felt like the perfect marriage of all those elements.”
“The colour yellow has the ability to transport you back in time, evoking some of the warmest memories.”
Brittni Pertijs, Design Manager: Colour, Material & Finish at Whirlpool
An essential appliance in kitchens for generations, the team behind the design evolution of the Kitchenand stand mixer created a colour that would, “Make people feel like they are tapping into the past while also connecting with the present,” says Brittni.
How to incorporate butter into your kitchen design aesthetic
Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer – Butter KSM195
$1049, KitchenAid
KitchenAid Colour of the Year 2025
Whether or not your kitchen styling has a touch of nostalgia, this gentle hue needn’t hark back to the past. It plays nicely with many colours and textures to bring warmth to any colour scheme – from natural timber cabinetry to moody stone benchtops and classic stainless steel details. “Butter works well in any home, from eclectic and traditional styles to clean and contemporary spaces,” says Brittni. “The Stand Mixer also pairs well with various shades of blue, including a periwinkle, or if you are looking to mix and match with other appliances, it looks great with the KitchenAid Blue Velvet colourway or muted tones like a sage green.”
Sizes: Dimensions: H34.3 x W21.1 x D33.8cm | Weight: 11kg
Colours: Butter.
Materials: Die cast zinc.
Key features:
- TWO BOWLS 2.8L and 4.8L
- INCLUDES 2 Bowls, pouring shield, wire whip, flex edge beater, dough hook, pastry beater, pastry scraper
- ORIGINAL PLANETARY MIXING ACTION The 59 point mixing action gives optimal bowl coverage for efficient and thorough incorporation of ingredients.
- DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR Powerful, reliable, quiet and energy efficient.
- VARIABLE 10 SPEED Powerful for any task or recipe, whether you’re stirring wet and dry ingredients together, kneading bread or whipping cream.
- TILT-HEAD DESIGN Allows clear access to the mixing bowl and to easily attach bowl tools, as well as adding ingredients when preparing a recipe.
- ATTACHMENT HUB With a versatile range of 18 optional attachments, turn your Stand Mixer into a complete culinary centre. Prepare fresh pasta, shred parmesan cheese, spiralise vegetables, shave ice, make icecream, fresh salads and flavoursome sausages with ease.
- FULL METAL CONSTRUCTION Durable, stable and built to last. Die-cast metal body ensures quality.
- 5 YEAR WARANTY
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