The Pantone colour of the year is the long-awaited announcement that will shape trends across the design industry, from homeware and interior design to visual art. Furniture, décor, textiles and even fashion will be influenced by the colour and set the tone for the year ahead.
This year, Pantone has announced that Mocha Mousse is the official colour of 2025. A creamy, warm brown with hints of coffee and chocolate Mocha Mousse embodies richness with an indulgent side. The velvety hue offers both sophistication and cosiness, making it a colour that feels stylish yet homely.
Mocha Mousse within Interior Design
Mocha Mousse is a stand-out this year due to its versatility it is a neutral shade that can be incorporated into most home accessories, furniture and designs. From Scandinavian inspired designs to more minimal and contemporary aesthetics, mocha mousse can seamlessly integrate into various interior styles.
Adorning walls and ceilings (also known as the recent trend of colour drenching) in this colour is an impactful way to incorporate this shade into your home. It provides a backdrop that embraces depth and warmth within the space and works well with other neutral colours.
For those who love a stark contrast in their décor, refer to colours within the elements of nature such as deep blues, forest greens and soft terracotta. The earthy elegance of Mocha Mousse offers a grounding atmosphere, making it particularly well suited for serene, calm parts of the home such as bedrooms or living rooms.
Painting and redecorating may be more of a commitment than most are willing to make. For those looking to integrate a new lease of life in a more subtle way, home accessories and soft furnishings provide an effortless solution.
Textures and Layering
Aside from colour, Mocha Mousse also lends itself well to various textures. From faux fur to woven tapestry exploring different depths and layering contrasting textures together builds dimension within a space. Soft, plush materials such as suede and velvet enhance the luxurious element of Mocha Mousse. The shade is absorbed within these materials and emphasises indulgence, perfect for soft furnishings like cushions, rugs, throws and blankets.
Alternatively, detailed and organic materials such as wood, rattan and woven textiles bring out the earthy, natural character of Mocha Mousse, allowing a more relaxed look.
Mixing and matching these materials together and layering the different textures creates a cohesive and dynamic look.
Classic and contemporary
The adaptability and timelessness of Mocha Mousse means it is more than a passing trend. We are reminded to strip things back to basics with Mocha Mousse to rediscover colours found in nature and indulge in our everyday pleasures like coffee and chocolate. It will be embraced with open arms by the interior design industry for its ability to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
We will continue to see this reflected in homeware collections from 2025 onwards, as complimentary accent pieces or within a dominant colour scheme.
