5 Paint Colors That Will Take Over in 2025, According to Interior Designers
By Sarah Lyon
Now that 2024 is more than halfway over, we’re starting to look ahead toward some of the design trends that experts predict will reign supreme in 2025. Not to mention that major paint brands are already announcing their colors of the year! So if you’re considering a paint refresh and looking for a little bit of inspo, then now’s the best time to do some research.
Below, interior designers share five shades and color families that they anticipate we’ll see everywhere next year. Plus, they offer tips on how to design a space with said hues, too.
Deep, Moody Greens
Margie Kaercher, the founder of Hearth & Honey Homes, anticipates that deep, moody greens will be in vogue in 2025. “Post-pandemic, there’s been a growing emphasis on creating cozy, nature-inspired spaces that exude comfort, calm, and a sense of well-being, and deep, moody greens do exactly that,” she says. “As people become more brave in their design choices, hues that were once considered risky are now redefined as stylish statements that symbolize sophistication and flair.”
Kaercher imagines color-drenching an entire room in a deep, moody green hue for “a luxurious feel that creates a cocoon effect.” To add dimension to the space, opt for natural wood tones as well as a variety of textures, she instructs.
Browns, Rusty Reds, and Terracottas
Callie Blanks has witnessed these shades emerging already and believes that they will only continue to make their presence known. “These hues are being used in unusual and bold applications,” says the founder of Callie Blanks Interiors, who cites color-drenching as one example.
When designing a color-drenched space, Blanks recommends weaving in light, natural linen when selecting drapery and/or bedding. “This helps to soften the space and feels a little less stark or modern,” she says.
As it pertains to accessories and furniture, she will also veer toward neutrals “but add interest with unexpected shapes and textures.” That said, one could also choose to embrace a tonal look if they wish; Blanks finds that doing so makes a room appear more dramatic or romantic. “I love the idea of dark walls accompanied with a similar color bedding or furniture,” she says. “I would change up the shade slightly to keep the space from feeling too flat.”
Yellow
Lately, Meghan Jay’s clients have been just as eager as she is to use yellow in their homes. According to Jay, the founder of Meghan Jay Design, Farrow & Ball’s Dorset Cream is “the perfect hue.” Adds the designer, “It’s not too saturated, not too citrus. It feels subdued and brings so much warmth to a room.”
Jay understands that not everyone is necessarily willing to go all in with yellow, and therefore, incorporating small doses of the color is just fine, too. “A yellow table lamp brings vibrancy and playfulness to a space,” she says. “A goldenrod throw blanket placed at the end of the bed brings that touch of warmth and feels a bit unexpected.”
Bright Reds
Jay expects to see a greater use of bright red in 2025. “Adding that pop of red makes a space feel fun and alive,” she says. In a recent powder room project proposal, Jay suggested painting the trim in the space red. “Doing so would bring out the details in the crown molding and make the little bathroom feel playful and unexpected,” she says. “To me, it’s like wearing a classic black and white outfit and incorporating a red shoe. It makes your head turn and take notice.
Limewash Greens
Taylor Fusco, the founder of Tay Fusco Design, says that she is already “getting an influx of requests for more organic looking paint colors,” and many clients are eager to embrace green limewash and Roman clay in particular. “We believe 2025 will continue to be a year of lots of variations of gorgeous green tones,” she says, citing Sherwin-Williams’ Evergreen Fog and Benjamin Moore’s Scenic Drive as top contenders.
No matter the shade of green she is working with, Fusco will “layer in some beautiful complementary pieces to make the shades of green pop even more.” For example, she enjoys bringing in light oak furniture for contrast. “Blush or pink is always another go-to complementary color,” she says. “The colors together are usually always a slam dunk.”
