Rod Stewart was 5 years ahead of 2025's biggest color trend – his sunny house exterior is the most daring twist I've seen to date

It's the color that's taken over this year: yellow, in all its buttery, sunshine-y glory, is dominating interiors trends, and it turns out that it's making its way to home exteriors, too, as evidenced by Rod Stewart's house.

The "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" singer's Beverly Hills estate, which actually hit the market last year, is unmissable thanks to its bright yellow paint coating, which contrasts with its white window panelling – a statement, to say the least.

While butter yellow has been dubbed the new neutral, we have mostly discussed it in terms of interior decor and accessories. However, Rod Stewart's home is making us consider the expansive possibilities of this enduringly popular hue, and experts agree that it's one to experiment with.

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According to designers, yellow's positive impact on people cannot be understated, and as such, it makes a fantastic pick for an exterior paint color.

'Yellow can be used in a variety of ways for the exterior of a home,' explains Victoria Holly of Los Angeles-based Victoria Holly Interiors. 'The type of yellow and the type of home architecture can vary as well. Yellow is a warm color making it an excellent option for creating a welcoming ambiance. For a more traditional style home, such as a Spanish style home or Tudor, a lighter, less saturated yellow can give an antiquated feel. Whereas for a more modern or mid century house, a bright yellow can give a cheerful and playful look.'

Rod's Spanish style architecture follows in line with this advice, with Rod's light yellow paint making the home feel like a European villa.

Victoria continues, 'Lighter shades, like buttery or pastel yellows, can evoke a charming, cottage-like feel, while deeper, mustard tones add sophistication and warmth. And when you pair yellow with complementary accents, such as darker shutters, it can balance the color and create a cohesive look.'

Since yellow is inherently a bold color, Victoria recommends considering your home's complete surroundings when selecting a shade.

'It’s important to keep in mind the surrounding landscape and neighborhood aesthetics to ensure the yellow complements the overall environment and doesn’t feel overwhelming,' she says.

While yellow is certainly a trend, its versatility and positive ambiance make it a worthwhile color investment, whether inside our outside your home.