Color has the unique power to transform a space and evokee motion. It can turn a simple room into a vibrant sanctuary or a peaceful retreat. As we enter 2025, the trending colors offer an exciting palette of possibilities for every home.Whether you’re a homeowner, interior design enthusiast or DIY decorator, you can harness these new hues to breathe fresh life into all your surroundings.

The concept of a “Color of the Year” has been around for decades, with influential brands like Pantone, BenjaminMoore and Sherwin-Williams leading the charge. These selections reflect societal moods, cultural trends and design influences. Each year, a chosen color becomes a symbol of where we stand as a society and what we aspire to.

2025 is set to be a year of bold experimentation and grounded serenity. This year’s palette reflects a blend of rich earth tones and vibrant pops of color. Expect to see these colors paired with natural materials, such as wood and wicker. There’s an emphasis on sustainability and nature, with colors inspired by natural landscapes and organic materials.

The psychology of color explores how different hues can evoke specific emotions and set the tone of a room.For instance, warm colors like reds and oranges create an inviting and cozy atmosphere, perfect for social spaces like living rooms and dining areas. On the other hand, cool colors like blues and greens have a calming effect, making them ideal for bedrooms and bathrooms where relaxation is key.

To achieve a harmonious look, it’s essential to balance bold colors with neutrals. This approach prevents a room from feeling over whelming and allows the eye to rest.Avoid common pit falls, like clashing colors or overcrowding a space with too many patterns. Instead, aim for a cohesive look by sticking to a limited palette and using varying shades to add depth and dimension.

The Color of the Year isa major announcement in the design world. Each year,Pantone, Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams selecta color that reflects global and cultural emotions, setting the tone for design trends beyond paint. Their choices influence designers and consumers in incorporating trending hues into their projects.

“A lot of our color selections are inspired by European trends … the Midwest doesn’t see some of those until much later,” Vicki Eultgen, interior design consultant at JohnstonPaint, says. “We’ve seen a shift from extremely vibrant colors to soft, warm, muted palettes.We call those tertiary palettes because they blend primary and secondary colors and are easily mixed with other colors.”

This year, Pantone presents us with Mocha Mousse, a chocolatey, decadent-yet-cozy brown. Expanding on Pantone’s emphasis on tactility, this is a color that can be felt, tasted and smelled with a little imagination. It is also a neutral color, becoming popular in homes to create a cozy atmosphere.”

Meanwhile, Benjamin Moore selected Cinnamon Slate, a “delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown,” according to its website. The goal for this color is to utilize foundational colors throughout the home to exude warmth, comfort and a sense of ease. After 15 years of Color of the Year announcements, Sherwin-Williams has unveiled a Color Capsule of the year.

Taking inspiration from a variety of color forecasts, a complete palette of unique and usable colors was created to compile nine hues that work on their own or woven together: Grounded, Sun bleached, Chartreuse, Bosc Pear, WhiteSnow, Rain Cloud, Clove, Malabar and Mauve Finery.

Updating your home with the latest colors doesn’t have to be a costly endeavor. Eultgen suggests painting an accent wall to add “something extra” to a space, without overwhelming it.

Some other ideas include updating textiles (swapping out throw pillows, rugs or curtains)or adding accessories (hanging artwork or decorating with new items). Consider painting kitchen cabinets in a bold tone for a dramatic makeover. In the bedroom, introduce soft, trendy colors through bedding and textiles. For the living room, paint an accent wall and use statement furniture or layered decor to achieve a modern look.

Beyond the specific Colors of the Year, Eultgen says there is an added shift from grays to soft whites. “Especially after the pandemic and in today’s economic state, people began to think that gray is too dismal,” she says.“Instead, people want those softer whites to maintain a clean, monochromatic and minimalist space. A lot people are spending way more time at home, so they want their spaces to be calming.”

2025’s colors offer an exciting opportunity to refresh your home and align with the evolving trends. By experimenting with these hues, you can create a living space that reflects your personality and embraces the energy of the new year.Whether you prefer bold statements or subtle accents, there’s a color waiting to transform your space. Don’t be afraid to explore the vibrant possibilities that 2025 has to offer.