The wait is over! The Pantone Color Institute has introduced their Color of the Year 2025 and it’s gorgeous, it’s sophisticated, it’s (drumroll please)…brown. YES, brown. Disappointed? Don’t be. This newly recognized color family shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise considering how popular earth-tones have been. This new palette will add another dimension of earth-centric style to your family home.
Mocha Mousse Anyone?
Certainly, the Color of the Year is often indulgent, and this year, it’s no different. The warming comfort of such elements as hot chocolate, coffee, and of course, decadent Mocha Mousse is an open invitation to splurge on the “little things” that bring you joy. Described as “sophisticated and earthy,” the brown color family will add depth and interest to any room of your home.
What Does the COTY Mean to Home Design?
They say ‘the past is the best predictor of the future,’ and this is true for the design world, too. After almost a decade of cool-toned grays making their way to greige, we knew it was only a matter of time until brown would make its comeback. And, here we are. Recent blending of grays and browns created a “best of both worlds’ design scenario, blurring the lines between cool tones & warm tones. This concept paved the way for Mocha Mousse! We’ve come full circle now with the Color of the Year 2025 announcement! Brown is here in full force.
Without Question: Use the Whole Color Family
Do you struggle with finding colors that go together when decorating your home? It can differ from home to home and person to person, but at the end of the day it’s what you prefer. If you want to stay safe, and create a home that flows beautifully from room to room, the return of brown as a monochromatic color scheme can be the answer. The use of one color in a variety of hues is an incredible design strategy that fills your space. You’ll enjoy the depth and dimension it offers without harsh contrast.
Avoid Boring with Textures
In the end, we can all agree, the color “brown” is boring. It’s considered a neutral, after all. Look around your home, notice all the brown? It kind of get lost in the mix. But brown plays an important role nonetheless. The secret to decorating with brown is the WAY you feature it. Avoid “boring brown” by incorporating textures–metallics, upholstery, materials–for creative ways to take brown to the next level.
The Look is Unfinished
All things considered, today’s designers love incorporating natural touches, like unfinished materials, raw wood and live edge stone. You’ll see stucco, brick and matte materials being widely used in designer homes as well. Imperfection breeds character and results in one-of-a-kind custom home finishes. Design styles that feature these looks are southwestern, wabi sabi, mediterranean rustic or tuscan influence.
Will You Incorporate the Color of the Year 2025?
Is this the year of home projects for you? How could you use the Color of the Year 2025? New flooring, furniture or window coverings. At Creative Blinds, we love how brown has been reinvented into something so sophisticated, warming up the atmosphere and creating rich design. Our designers can pay you a visit and provide a FREE in-home design consultation. We can help guide you in the process of improving the look and function of your home, we can create a beautiful backdrop of window coverings that fit perfectly, provide privacy and protection from the elements. Contact us today. 