The Color Diaries: Golden Hour
May 06, 2025
How to Style Mustard Planters for a Season of Light and Warmth
Mustard is more than a color—it’s a design move.
In the world of interiors, mustard sits at the intersection of warmth and subtlety. It’s not loud, but it does speak. This golden tone has the power to brighten a space without overwhelming it—especially when paired with natural textures like wood, linen, or clay.
At LBE Design, our Mustard glaze was inspired by golden hour in Ojai, California. That late afternoon light—soft, low, and diffused—has a way of making everything glow from within. When we first photographed this color in a citrus grove, the tone felt right at home among green leaves, orange blossoms, and aged wood. Two years later, it still does
Why Designers Love Mustard
Mustard has the rare ability to feel seasonal and timeless at once. It warms up minimalist spaces. It adds contrast in cooler, modern rooms. And it layers beautifully with terracotta, olive, and even peach tones—making it easy to incorporate into evolving color palettes.
We often see our customers use Mustard planters to:
- Add visual weight in neutral spaces
- Create a warm anchor in kitchens or living rooms
- Brighten shaded corners that need just a little glow
- Echo golden light in sunlit patios or entryways
Styling Tips: Bringing Golden Hour Indoors
Looking to style mustard in your own home? Start with natural light. This glaze picks up on warm tones beautifully—placing it near a window, wood paneling, or soft textiles helps it shine.
For an indoor look:
- Pair a Mustard Cylinder with leafy green plants like Bird of Paradise, Fiddle Leaf Fig, or ZZ Plant.
- Nest it near honey-toned wood, woven baskets, or warm stone to create continuity.
- Try clustering it with our PeachyCotta or Olive planters for a grounded tonal palette.
For outdoor inspiration:
- Use it as a pop of color on a porch, patio, or garden wall.
- Style with herbs or flowering plants for a casual, California-inspired vignette.
- Surround it with natural stone, gravel, or aged wood for texture-rich contrast.
Let the Glow Linger
Mustard is a quiet statement. A grounding gesture. A color that warms without shouting. Whether you're refreshing your space for spring or simply want to bring a little golden hour inside, this is a hue that adds depth, charm, and lasting character to any room or garden.
Explore our full collection of Mustard planters and see how this golden tone continues to glow—season after season.