Color is constantly evolving in the design world. We never know what’s going to become popular. Recently, Pantone Color Institute announced their Color of the Year for 2025: Mocha Mousse. This soft brown hue is sure to inspire gorgeous, earthy designs that we can’t wait to see. Let’s take a closer look at Mocha Mousse.
Meet Mocha Mousse.
Warm, cozy, sophisticated, and earthy are just a few terms to describe 2025’s top color. The brown family offers so many options, leaving a little something for everyone. Pantone expresses their love for Mocha Mousse by saying, “It nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.”
COTY and Home Design.
Let’s step back and look how much home design has changed over the past few years. Gray tones were front and center for a long while, but we saw a shift when “Greige” entered the design scene—this hue was a warmed up version of gray, moving us away from cooler tones. Now, brown is back in style, and warmer designs are on the horizon.
Involve the Whole (Color) Family!
While many colors flow flawlessly with brown, if contrast is not what you want, we recommend using a monochromatic color scheme. This means taking various hues from within the same color family, allowing for a subtle shift in color, helping everything look soft and put together.
Make It All About the Textures.
Brown alone can be a bit boring—after all, it is a neutral. You may even already have a fair amount of brown tones in your home. The key is to find design pieces that pop because of their texture. Think: upholstery, metallics, materials, and other textures. You can still go bold with brown!
Unfinished Design Style.
Mocha Mousse is going to fit in effortlessly with the popular “unfinished” design style. We see a lot of natural materials, like live edge wood, matte building elements, stucco, brick, and jagged stone. The raw finishes show off character, which we often see in styles like southwestern, wabi sabi, mediterranean rustic and tuscan influence.
Incorporate Mocha Mousse Into Your Design.
Whether you already have browns in your home or want to start fresh in 2025, let our team help you incorporate the hottest color of the year. Window treatments can create a stunning backdrop, enhance your daily life, and provide solutions for your ambiance. Contact our team today at Skyline Window Coverings to schedule your free, in-home consultation.
