Buttercup and Blue – A Crisp Cottage Palette

Cottage bedroom in yellow and blue

Patterns shown above: Alton Ticking Stripe (wallpaper); Hannah (lamp shades); Blythe (framed print) Lettie, Della, Nell, Evelyn (pillows); Audrey (duvet)

Crisp blue and white is punctuated with sunny buttercup yellow in a beloved palette inspired by classic Provençal style. Ticking stripes provide a restful backdrop for both small- and large-scale florals, creating a welcoming layered look that feels equally at home in guest rooms, kitchens, and French country interiors.

Patterns shown above: Lettie Floral, Alton Ticking Stripe, Nell Block Print Floral, Blythe Floral, Evelyn Floral Stripe, Candy Stripe, Hannah, Della Floral, Audrey Floral

A combination long associated with European country homes, blue and yellow brings a sense of warmth and welcome without feeling heavy or overly formal. The soft contrast between breezy blue tones, fresh white, and cheerful yellow creates a collected look that works beautifully across seasons. 

Featured Designs

Indienne floral fabric design in blue and yellow
Blythe
Shown in Delft + Buttercup
Small block print floral fabric design in blue and yellow
Hannah
Shown in Delft + Buttercup
Lettie
Shown in Buttercup + Delft
A grandmillennial floral stripe wallpaper pattern in yellow and blue hues
Evelyn
Shown in Buttercup + Delft
Ticking stripe pattern in blue and white
Alton Ticking Stripe
Shown in Delft Blue
Block print floral in soft blue and white
Nell
Shown in Soft Delft
Della floral sprig fabric pattern in blue and yellow
Della
Shown in Buttercup + Delft
Audrey cottage floral trellis pattern in blue and yellow
Audrey
Shown in Buttercup + Delft

More Charcoal Olive and Mineral Green

Small floral print in green and white
Isabel
Shown in Mineral Green
Millefleur surface pattern in dusty blue and sage green
Maribel
Shown in Mineral Green
blue-green floral stripe wallpaper or fabric design
Jessica Dot
Shown in Mineral Green
Houndstooth print fabric in green and white
Houndstooth
Shown in Mineral Green
Gingham print fabric in black and white
Charlie Gingham
Shown in Charcoal Olive
Small floral print in dark green and white
Isabel
Shown in Charcoal Olive

Design an inviting bedroom or guest room with welcoming blue and yellow. The enduring appeal of Provençal-inspired interiors comes from their balance of simplicity and warmth–classic stripes ground floral patterns, and sun-washed color palettes create spaces that feel welcoming and timeless.

Judy Beau creates pattern collections grounded in tradition and crafted for contemporary interiors and product applications. Wallpapers, fabrics, and home décor are produced through trusted manufacturing partners, with select designs available for licensing collaborations.

Work with Judy Beau

Customization, trade access, and licensing opportunities.

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