Every winter, the world’s design authorities share their color choices for the upcoming year. One of the top firms in this space, Pantone, just announced that its 2025 Color of the Year is Mocha Mousse (17-1230) and described it this way: “A warming, brown hue imbued with richness. It nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.” And who couldn’t use some comfort this season?

Is this a color you’d embrace for your own home – or that of your clients? Should you? And if so, how and where should Mocha Mousse show up? I reached out to a range of professionals for their input, both by email and in social media groups for interior designers.  Read more…

For inspiration check out these  20 interior design trends 2025: must-have looks you’ll love

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