Have you heard the news? Pantone, the authority on color, just announced 2025’s color of the year. The winner is Mocha Mousse, an elegant, warm, inviting brown. Are you just as surprised that this year’s hottest color is a neutral? Don’t fret—there are so many ways to incorporate this shade into your space. Let’s see what Mocha Mousse has to offer.
Mocha Mousse + Home Design
Pantone describes Mocha Mousse as “a warming, brown hue imbued with richness.” The shade itself reminds us of coffee & chocolate—a truly decadent choice.
Over the past decade, we’ve seen gray take the design world by storm. This eventually shifted to griege (a combination of gray and beige), and now brown is taking center stage. So, how do we expect Mocha Mousse to be used in home design? Here’s how…
Incorporate the Whole Color Family.
Putting a space together involves so many parts, including furniture, accents, finishes, and color. Combining the right shades will help the overall design to flow effortlessly. With brown, especially because it’s a neutral, we expect to see a lot of monochromatic color schemes. Take a look at the brown color family and choose hues from within the same family. This allows for depth and dimension while avoiding harsh contrast.
Pops of Brown.
We’re used to seeing bright and bold accent colors, but that doesn’t mean Mocha Mousse can’t also make your design “Pop!” This space shows how brown metallics offer a fun, elegant accent. Upholstery and finishes are also a great way to incorporate textures using the Color of the Year 2025. Because it’s a softer shade, you can have a lot of it without feeling overwhelmed.
Unfinished Is In.
Have you seen designs with live edge wood, matte building elements, or jagged stone? What about stucco or brick? These are just a few “unfinished” design elements we’re seeing in the design world these days. If this interests you, we invite you to search styles like wabi sabi, mediterranean rustic, southwestern, and tuscan influence.
How Will You Use Mocha Mousse?
Mocha Mousse is here to stay—it’s bringing the brown color family into 2025 with style! Are you looking to spruce up your design this year? Redesigning your home can be a huge task, but our team can help you. Contact us today at Night & Day Decor to set up your free, in-home consultation.
