Tantalizing colour trends are dominating our personal living spaces. They’re infusing new energy and giving each room its own unique backdrop, whether it’s the kitchen, bathroom or living room. Design specialists are calling for an immersive palette to reign supreme in 2025. Explore the top looks with us!
Pantone 2025 Colour of the Year: Mocha Mousse
It’s hard to miss Mocha Mousse, the Pantone 2025 Colour of the Year. Both warm and welcoming, this timeless brown beckons us into a cocoon of well-being. Perhaps because it’s reminiscent of those age-old favourites chocolate and coffee, this colour invites us to make the most of life’s simple pleasures. No doubt its rich, creamy hue will infuse some sweetness into our interiors.
How to include it Mocha Mousse is one of those rare versatile colours that works as well on accessories as it does on walls. Use it on a large area or in a more restrained way in textiles (curtains, cushions and carpets) or various items (flower vases and picture frames). It adds a dash of comfort and tranquility to the living room or bedroom. Match it with neutral shades like beige, gray or white, or even copper or olive green.
Pantone code: Mocha Mousse 17-1230 TCX
Benjamin Moore 2025 Colour of the Year: Cinnamon Slate
The Benjamin Moore 2025 Colour of the Year is a sophisticated mix of plum and velvety brown that evokes lilac and wood tones. Although it definitely verges on the unusual, this popular shade is easily making its way into today’s interiors.
How to include it So inviting, Cinnamon Slate is well-suited for living spaces where cozy is the ultimate goal: living rooms, bedrooms and even the home office. Depending on the effect you seek, take the same approach as you would with Mocha Mousse. That means apply it in a more restrained way or go all-out bold. Combine it with your favourite beige (added to mouldings or doorframes, for example) to create a lovely contrast in your surroundings.
Benjamin Moore code: Cinnamon Slate 2113-40
Kitchen colours for 2025
Boreal
Boreal by Behr is one of the brand’s flagship colours of the year. This soft, slightly earthy green envelops us in restorative nature and brings a sophisticated forest vibe indoors. Its understated character makes it a preferred shade in the kitchen.
It lands between the deep greens and timeless classic sage green that still rule in 2025. Partnered with wood or marble, it has the potential to elevate a room and inject a solid dose of freshness.
Behr code: Boreal N420-5
Rich Chestnut
Another go-to shade this year at Benjamin Moore is Rich Chestnut, a roasted red that immerses you in the beauty of fall colours all year-round. It’s in the same range as terracotta and other clay-like shades found in current colour palettes.
This fusion of red and brown fits perfectly in wood kitchens enjoying a comeback in 2025. It will be warmly received in modern and country interiors, especially when included with white, gray and beige, neutral colours that go so well with Rich Chestnut.
Benjamin Moore code: Rich Chestnut 2090-20
Stained Glass
Moving on to this dark teal showcased in the modern-rustic style, named among key 2025 kitchen trends. Stained Glass can be matched with a light beige to soften its depth. Or other captivating choices would be patches of lavender or natural wood.
Benjamin Moore code: Stained Glass CSP-685
Bathroom colours for 2025
Yarmouth Blue
Yarmouth Blue captures the essence of crystal-clear water. It’s a refreshing colour often found in coastal-style bathrooms where vacation memories take pride of place. To be applied on walls, found in porcelain tile or even accessories like towels or curtains.
This is a colour that can be used frugally… or liberally! It’s such an airy blue that you’ll never get sick of the view. Combine it with sand tones, characteristic of coastal landscapes.
Benjamin Moore code: Yarmouth Blue HC-150
Tissue Pink
This soft and soothing colour adds a touch of beauty to interiors, especially the bathroom where beige-pink is seeing a resurgence in popularity. Tissue Pink is a refined shade at the top of Benjamin Moore’s list this year. Install golden taps to further elevate the décor.
Benjamin Moore code: Tissue Pink 1163
Sea Salt
Somewhere between gray and beige, this colour is a popular decoration choice. It’s hard to go wrong with a neutral as versatile as Sea Salt. You can pair it with pure white for a radiant effect, charcoal gray for a stark contrast or even sage green for a relaxing atmosphere.
Play matchmaker and introduce it to the star of the year, Cinnamon Slate. Naturally calming, let the star take centre stage on walls and include Sea Salt accents on furniture or items that catch the eye (picture frames, light fixtures, towels or ceramic backsplash). That would be completely in line with 2025 bathroom trends!
Benjamin Moore code: Sea Salt CSP-95
Living room colours for 2025
Leather Saddle Brown
Leather Saddle Brown, a rich shade inspired by distressed leather, has moseyed its way into the home as a must-have colour in the living room. Intense but not overpowering, it adds personality to living spaces and finds its ideal match with light tones (avocado green or creamy white). Include it on walls or furniture, then add some metallic touches (gold or copper) with lighting and decorative accessories.
This brown, along with Choco-Mousse, is leading the charge of chocolate shades. A bold and confident choice, it wins us over with its warmth and sophistication.
Benjamin Moore code: Leather Saddle Brown 2100-20
Ashwood Moss
Meet Ashwood Moss, a graphite green that drops you in the middle of a fog-filled forest. Its mysterious nature adds a touch of elegance to any living room. It blends effortlessly with soft beiges, woody shades and pale grays.
These colours follow the current trend of nature-inspired colours and authentic materials. But if you dare, select a chlorophyll green colour like dill to further enhance the look.
Benjamin Moore code: Ashwood Moss 1484
Future Dusk
This intriguing shade, crowned Coloro’s colour of the year, blends deep blue and violet hues. It creates a space conducive to relaxation and provides a visual refuge in a world saturated by the 24-hour news cycle. Twilight-inspired, Future Dusk gives a home an increased sense of security in insecure times.
It’s recommended to apply this colour strategically so as not to overwhelm the space. To create an attractive focal point, use this shade to paint an accent wall in your living room or bedroom. Its moody vibes are equally appealing on accessories like cushions, carpet or curtains. Match it with natural materials (light wood, linen or stone) and with neutral shades (off-white or pearl gray) and that’s all there is to it!
Of course, it’s also possible to paint several walls or everywhere to get a total Future Dusk look that’s guaranteed to be striking and eye-catching. This approach will result in an immersive zone, perfect for those who dig intense and dramatic décors. However, think long and hard before making a decision because you may quickly get bored of being in such a moody space.
Coloro code: Future Dusk 129-35-18
3 practical tips to integrate colour
When working with on-trend colours, it’s important to keep a few points in mind so the end result is visually balanced.
1. Keep colour choices to a minimum
Limit yourself to three shades per room. The space won’t look overwhelmed and the colour palette will stay consistent. And how should they be used together?
Well, it’s helpful to stick to the 60-30-10 rule. It includes: 60% for a dominant shade (often applied to walls or floor), 30% for a secondary colour (furniture, curtains, etc.) and 10% for accents (accessories, cushions, decorative items).
2. Combine a neutral with a far-out shade
If you’re thinking about combining two opposing colours on the colour wheel, don’t forget to also include a neutral colour, like grey or beige, to reduce the shock value.
Consider, for example, a forest green with a terracotta tone (Rich Chestnut mentioned above) would work and a neutral colour (beige or white) will balance it all out. It also respects the 60-30-10 rule. Otherwise, select complementary colours, as explained in the following video:
3. Experiment with textures
Lastly, various materials and textures need to be involved to successfully integrate colour. That’s how beautiful layouts come to life. Consider walls painted in a dark shade, softened by fabrics like linen and cotton, or highlighted with metal or wood accessories that add character to any setting.
A renovation project on the horizon?
If you’re interested in following 2025 trends to refresh your décor or completely transform your interiors, RenoAssistance is ready. Whether you want to update your kitchen, renovate your bathroom or expand your living room, our team will accompany you during each step of your project. Contact us now to go over your ideas!
