Have you ever walked into a room and felt a certain mood wash over you? Color plays a powerful role in shaping our environments, influencing our emotions, and reflecting our personal style. As we move into 2025, we’re seeing a shift in interior design trends, with a move towards warmer, more expressive colors that evoke a sense of comfort and connection. Let’s dive into the hottest paint colors for the year and explore which shades are fading out of favor.

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Out: The Cool and the Stark

  • Cool Grays: Remember when every room seemed to be painted “greige”? While gray offered a versatile backdrop for many years, its reign has come to an end. “Cooler tones, especially grays, lack the vibrancy and warmth people seek these days,” explains Will Brown, principal designer of Will Brown Interiors. “With the world feeling a bit chaotic, gray can feel dreary and depressing.” Sort of like a prison.
  • Stark Whites: Crisp, stark white walls might have once symbolized a clean, modern aesthetic, but they can now feel sterile and uninviting. Consider warmer whites with subtle undertones of cream or beige for a more welcoming ambiance. Stark whites can feel too institutional.
  • High-Contrast Trim: The days of stark white trim against bold wall colors are over. Designers are now embracing “color drenching,” where walls and trim are painted in the same color or complementary shades, creating a seamless and sophisticated look.

In: Warmth and Personality

The overarching theme of 2025 is warmth, comfort, and cohesion. Experts like Brown and Mroz, lead the charge in moving away from cool tones and high-contrast designs in favor of softer, more inviting colors.
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  • Warm Neutrals: Embrace the warmth of earthy tones like terracotta, burnt orange, and deep greens. These colors bring a sense of grounding and connection to nature.
  • Creamy Whites and Off-Whites: Say goodbye to stark white and hello to creamy whites with subtle undertones of beige or ivory. These colors offer a warm and inviting backdrop while still maintaining a sense of brightness.
  • Jewel Tones: Rich blues and greens, reminiscent of precious gemstones, add a touch of luxury and sophistication to any space.
  • Earthy Reds and Terracottas: Introduce a touch of drama and warmth with earthy reds and terracotta tones. These colors evoke a sense of coziness and create a welcoming atmosphere.

Beyond the Walls: Color in Context

  • Embrace Nature-Inspired Hues: Bring the outdoors in with shades inspired by nature, such as sage green, olive green, and forest green.
  • The Power of Undertones: Pay attention to the undertones of your chosen colors. Warm grays with subtle brown undertones will feel more inviting than cool grays with blue undertones.
  • Incorporate Color Through Accessories: Don’t be afraid to experiment with color! Add pops of color through pillows, rugs, artwork, and other decorative accents.

Fading Out: Neon Brights and Millennial Pink

  • Neon Accents: While neon colors can be fun for accent pieces, they can feel overwhelming in large doses and quickly become dated.
  • Millennial Pink: This once-ubiquitous shade is gradually fading from favor. Consider softer, more muted pinks or earthy rose tones for a more timeless look.

Creating a Color Palette

  • Consider the Mood: What kind of atmosphere do you want to create? Do you want a space that feels calm and relaxing or energetic and stimulating?
  • Think About Light: Consider the amount of natural light that enters the room. Darker colors can make a room feel smaller, while lighter colors can make it feel more spacious.
  • Test Colors: Always test paint colors with large swatches on your walls before committing to a full coat.

By incorporating these on-trend paint colors into your home, you can create a stylish and updated look that reflects your personal style and enhances your living space, as well as increasing the value of your home.

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