What Are the Best Interior Colours for 2025?

 Colour Trends for 2025

The interior colour trends for 2025 reflect a harmonious blend of natural hues, deep and moody tones, soft pastels and bold accents. These trends are driven by a desire for comfort, sustainability and individuality, aligning with a holistic approach to interior design. Let's explore top interior colour trends for 2025.

1. Earthy Tones and Warm Neutrals

 The shift towards earthy and warm neutral tones continues to gain traction, adds calm, grounding and comfort. These colours reflect a desire to connect with nature and promote a cosy environment. Popular shades in this palette includes clay, sandstone, warm taupe, terracotta rust, burnt orange, desert sand and mushroom beige.  Use earthy tones in living room or dining room as a base colour for walls or larger furniture pieces. Pair them with natural materials like wood, rattan and jute to enhance the organic feel or with cool greys or deep greens for a balanced look.

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Graham & Brown Elderton

2. Moody Blues and Deep Greens

Deep, moody colours like dark blues and greens offer a rich, luxurious feel while creating depth and calm. These colours are perfect for creating cosy and intimate spaces. The shades in this palette are midnight blue, forest green, deep teal and navy. They're ideal for accent walls, cabinetry or statement furniture pieces. Combine with metallic accents like brass or gold to add warmth and sophistication.

Violet by Minwax

3. Soft Pastels with a Dusty Finish

Soft pastels with a muted, dusty finish are making a comeback, offering a subtle way to add colour without overwhelming the senses. These hues provide a delicate and calming backdrop-dusty rose, muted lavender, pale mint and soft coral. Use in bedrooms, nurseries or bathrooms to create a softness. Pair with white or light grey for a fresh, airy look, spa like feel.

Dusty Road by Benjamin Moore

4. Rich Reds and Deep Burgundy

Deep reds, burgundy and wine tones bring warmth, passion and depth to interiors design. These colours are being embraced for their boldness and ability to create an inviting atmosphere. Popular shades in this palette are burgundy, oxblood, ruby red and deep merlot.  Use deep reds in living rooms, dining areas or as an accent in bedrooms. Pair with dark woods, soft fabrics and metallic finishes for a luxurious feel.

Rumours by Behr

Raku for C2

5. Warm Yellow and Ochre Accents

Warm yellows and ochre tones bring energy and positivity to your interior. These colours are perfect for those looking to create a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere. The colours in this palette are mustard yellow, honey gold, ochre and saffron. Use as accent colours for cushions, throw blankets or artwork. Combine with cool neutrals or deep blues for a balanced look.

Ochre by Benjamin Moore

6. Calming Greens and Sage Tones

Calming green shades, especially sage, are continuing to trend for their soothing, nature inspired quality. These tones create a relaxed, spa like environment, making them ideal for relaxing spaces.
Popular shades includes sage green, eucalyptus, olive green and mint green. Perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens. Pair with natural wood finishes and soft textures to enhance the calming effect.

Quietude by Sherwin-Williams 

7. Soft, Warm Whites and Creams

Warm whites and creams are replacing stark, cool whites to create more inviting and soft environments. These hues provide a perfect blank canvas for layering textures and accents. Shades include cream, off white, ivory and soft linen. Use on walls, ceilings and larger furniture pieces for a light, open feel. Combine with warm woods and cosy textiles for a soft, layered look.

Ivory Tusk by Benjamin Moore

8. Vibrant Jewel Tones

Vibrant jewel tones like emerald, amethyst and sapphire are being used to add opulence and drama to interior design. These colours are perfect for those who want a bold, statement making design.
Popular shades include emerald green, amethyst, sapphire and garnet. Use jewel tones in smaller doses, such as accent walls, furniture or accessories. Pair with gold or brass accents to enhance the luxurious feel.

Encore by Valspar

9. Cool Greys and Greige

While warm tones are in vogue, cool greys and greige (grey-beige) remain popular for their versatility and timeless appeal. These colours provide a sophisticated, neutral backdrop. Popular shades in charcoal grey, greige, slate grey and dove grey. Ideal for modern and minimalist interiors. Pair with black accents and natural wood for a sleek, contemporary look.

Greige

10. Muted Metallics and Soft Sheens

Muted metallics like matte gold, brushed brass and soft silver are being used as accent colours to add a subtle glow without being too overpowering. Popular shades include brushed brass, matte gold, soft silver and antique bronze. Incorporate through lighting fixtures, hardware and decorative pieces to add elegance and sophistication.

Brushed Brass

The interior colour trends for 2025 are all about creating a home that feel grounded, inviting and deeply personal. From warm neutrals and earthy tones to bold jewel colours and moody blues, there is a wide range of colours that cater to different tastes and styles, allowing for versatile and expressive interiors

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