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Earthy Yellow Kitchen and Living room full of Character

Discover this kitchen and livingroom painted with in the wonderful colour Earthy Yellow. The kitchen cabinetry in solid walnut was made by the homeowner.
Yellow kitchen with walls painted with LADY Pure Color in the colour Earthy Yellow, light wood furniture, dark cabinets, and natural light

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The Fully Renovated Apartment is Painted in the Most Beautiful Colours of Spring 2025

Tord (32) comes from the picturesque Vang in Valdres, where he grew up with ski-in, ski-out right outside his door. In 2018, he made the move to the big city, Oslo. Although he trained as an electrician, he now runs Byggebror – a versatile craft company that covers everything from furniture restoration to building TV sets. Tord is a true handyman and an expert in IKEA hacks! 

The Colours in This Home

Newly Moved-in Family 

Three years ago, Tord met his great love, Farida, who works as an IT consultant. Together, they bought an apartment in Tøyen and embarked on a full renovation that lasted for three intense months – while Farida was heavily pregnant! She was so dedicated to the project that she actually continued painting as contractions began. 

Family in front of wall painted with Jotun LADY 8583 Earthy Yellow. Soft beige background with warm tones, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere
Farida was indeed painting as the little one was about to make their entrance!
Hallway painted with Jotun 0470 Avocado Green, 8124 Malmoe, 7718 Secret Green, and 6167 Spring Breeze. White door opens to beige room with wooden furniture
Welcome! The first thing we see in the hallway is genuine craftsmanship and beautiful colour choices! The hallway is painted in 0470 Avocado Green, and the ceiling in LADY Perfection 7718 Secret Green for a lush welcome, which contrasts nicely with the neighbouring rooms in blue and yellow – which are actually the neighbouring colours to green!
Family in front of wall painted with Jotun LADY 8583 Earthy Yellow. Soft beige background with warm tones, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere
Farida was indeed painting as the little one was about to make their entrance!
Hallway painted with Jotun 0470 Avocado Green, 8124 Malmoe, 7718 Secret Green, and 6167 Spring Breeze. White door opens to beige room with wooden furniture
Welcome! The first thing we see in the hallway is genuine craftsmanship and beautiful colour choices! The hallway is painted in 0470 Avocado Green, and the ceiling in LADY Perfection 7718 Secret Green for a lush welcome, which contrasts nicely with the neighbouring rooms in blue and yellow – which are actually the neighbouring colours to green!

Quality in Craftsmanship – and in Colours 

Quality and true craftsmanship that lasts, smart solutions, and thoughtful details are important to Tord. This is reflected throughout the home, where he and Farida have combined functionality with fresh, spring-like colours that create both calm and character.

Yellow is a color that naturally evokes feelings of joy and optimism. By using yellow details in the interior, you can create an uplifting and inviting atmosphere, perfect for rooms where you want to encourage socializing and creativity.

Regional Colour Manager Jotun Europe and Central Asia
Bright living room with walls in Jotun Humble Yellow, white sofa, beige curtains, and ceiling painted in Malmø.
The ceiling is painted with LADY Perfection and the Jotun colour 8184 Malmø. The lighter yellow ceiling colour goes very well with the slightly darker wall colour Earthy Yellow, giving the room a harmonious feel.
Bright living room with walls in Jotun Humble Yellow, white sofa, beige curtains, and ceiling painted in Malmø.
The ceiling is painted with LADY Perfection and the Jotun colour 8184 Malmø. The lighter yellow ceiling colour goes very well with the slightly darker wall colour Earthy Yellow, giving the room a harmonious feel.
Paint

LADY PERFECTION

Perfekt, helmatt tak

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The yellow rooms creates harmony and brings lots of energy! The walls are painted with the colour Earthy Yellow, a truly exciting yellow tone that changes character throughout the day! The ceiling is painted in the colour Malmø. The lighter yellow ceiling color pairs beautifully with the slightly darker wall color, giving the room a harmonious and holistic feel. 

Handmade Kitchen Cabinet Fronts in Solid Walnut

The kitchen is part of the living room, and Tord is especially happy with this section. The deep yellow wall color lifts the cabinetry and gives the room an exclusive touch. And not least – he made the kitchen fronts himself! Every detail oozes precision and quality, giving the kitchen a unique expression. 

Kitchen walls painted in Jotun Earty Yellow with cabinetry in dark solid Walnut
Tip: LADY Wonderwall is the perfect paint for the kitchen! It withstands both scrubbing and washing, while maintaining a matte and exclusive finish.
Pottery and a flower vase standing on top of a kitchen cabinet in dark Walnut wood. Walls painted in Jotun Earthy Yellow
The color 8583 Earthy Yellow pairs beautifully with the kitchen cabinetry, which is made of solid walnut. Wooden kitchen cabinetry has become very popular and is something we will see much more of in the years to come. 
Kitchen walls painted in Jotun Earty Yellow with cabinetry in dark solid Walnut
Tip: LADY Wonderwall is the perfect paint for the kitchen! It withstands both scrubbing and washing, while maintaining a matte and exclusive finish.
Pottery and a flower vase standing on top of a kitchen cabinet in dark Walnut wood. Walls painted in Jotun Earthy Yellow
The color 8583 Earthy Yellow pairs beautifully with the kitchen cabinetry, which is made of solid walnut. Wooden kitchen cabinetry has become very popular and is something we will see much more of in the years to come. 
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LADY Wonderwall

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From all White Walls to The Power of Colours 

Previously, Tord was used to light, white walls, but now he has truly discovered the power of colours. They bring out the furniture in a completely new way and create a cozy atmosphere. The ceiling paint has been a revelation – Tord is fascinated by how a lighter or darker shade on the ceiling can change the entire feel of a room.

A rustic clay vase with bare branches sits on a wooden surface against a soft yellow wall in the colour Jotun Earthy Yellow in the front and a wall in Avocado green in the back.
Here you can see from the living room into the hallway and how the complementary colours yellow and green work well together!
A rustic clay vase with bare branches sits on a wooden surface against a soft yellow wall in the colour Jotun Earthy Yellow in the front and a wall in Avocado green in the back.
Here you can see from the living room into the hallway and how the complementary colours yellow and green work well together!

Colour Tips from Jotun’s Colour Expert 

Paint the ceiling

New and modern apartments, or fully renovated apartments like this one, often have clean, white walls to emphasize a neat and tidy look. However, as we see here, colours help define a personal expression while maintaining the clean style. One way this is achieved is by painting the walls and ceilings in variations of the same color, which reduces “noise” and enhances the airy and clean look.

Yellow bedroom painted in the colour Jotun Malmoe and the ceiling painted in Earthy Yellow. Beside the bed is a nightstand with a lamp.
The colours from the living room have been carried over into the bedroom, but turned on their head. When the colour of the ceiling is slightly darker than the walls, it creates a cosier feeling, and what could be more fitting for a bedroom?
Avocado Green door in front of tall light wood cabinets. Walls painted in Jotun Malmoe and ceiling with Earthy Yellow.
The door to the bedroom brings the lovely Avocado Green colour scheme from the hallway into the room. The built-in wardrobe in the master bedroom was, of course, made by Tord himself.
Yellow bedroom painted in the colour Jotun Malmoe and the ceiling painted in Earthy Yellow. Beside the bed is a nightstand with a lamp.
The colours from the living room have been carried over into the bedroom, but turned on their head. When the colour of the ceiling is slightly darker than the walls, it creates a cosier feeling, and what could be more fitting for a bedroom?
Avocado Green door in front of tall light wood cabinets. Walls painted in Jotun Malmoe and ceiling with Earthy Yellow.
The door to the bedroom brings the lovely Avocado Green colour scheme from the hallway into the room. The built-in wardrobe in the master bedroom was, of course, made by Tord himself.
Paint

LADY Supreme Finish

Markedets beste maling - til tre og panel

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Use colours to hide or enhance

Colours combined with wood, both in the flooring and kitchen and wardrobe cabinetry, also add an exclusive touch to the entire home. A great idea from this apartment is that some furnishings are highlighted by being made of wood, while some are “hidden” by being painted the same color as the wall. This is a great way to use colours and is a technique that preserves the tidy and clean feeling.

Cabinet painted in Jotun 6167 Spring Breeze with knobs; open shelves styled with magazines and a ceramic pot.
If you paint the furnishings the same color as the wall, the furniture takes on a less prominent role, and you get a tidy and clean expression. 
Bedroom painted in Jotun 6167 Spring Breeze with ceiling in 6236 Darjeeling; minimal décor with light wood stool and striped bedding.
Is blue the perfect bedroom colour? When the morning sun shines into this bedroom, the ceiling colour can actually appear brighter, as it does here. In the evening, it creates a cosy atmosphere! That's what's so fun about colours!
Cabinet painted in Jotun 6167 Spring Breeze with knobs; open shelves styled with magazines and a ceramic pot.
If you paint the furnishings the same color as the wall, the furniture takes on a less prominent role, and you get a tidy and clean expression. 
Bedroom painted in Jotun 6167 Spring Breeze with ceiling in 6236 Darjeeling; minimal décor with light wood stool and striped bedding.
Is blue the perfect bedroom colour? When the morning sun shines into this bedroom, the ceiling colour can actually appear brighter, as it does here. In the evening, it creates a cosy atmosphere! That's what's so fun about colours!

Personal Style – A Home with Character 

Tord and Farida describe their style as simple but personal. They love the feeling that their home stands out, while also being functional and suited to their lives.
"It’s fun to see how the colours in the apartment are influenced by the daylight."

Read more about Tord and his company here: Byggebror 
Styling: Line Dammen / Photos: Inger Marie Grini

Words by

Camilla Skjelberg

Regional Category Development Manager Jotun Europe and Central Asia

Camilla has extensive experience in branding and communication. In collaboration with Jotun's color experts, renowned stylists, and partners, she shares news, trends, and inspiring tips with you.

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