Colour trend forecast 2025

Restorative Naturals channels the cocooning macro-trend which has influenced our design aesthetic in recent years, evoking a sense of quietude as geopolitical tensions and our changing climate continue to shape our world.

Drawing on terra-inspired shades and transitional neutrals which can adapt to both warm and cool environments, this palette invites the layering of subtle neutral shifts, elevating interiors by going beyond beige. 

Gentle blush pinks and Pantone’s Mocha Mousse are accompanied by a nuanced palette of burnt umber, caramel, and sienna, as well as long-term neutrals oatmeal, ecru, and calico. The softness of these shades and their soothing association with natural elements creates a distinctly calming atmosphere. Pair warm terracotta and brown with washed blues and brushes of gold or inject punchy interest into your spaces with vivid orange-red vermillion.

Earthy tones and mineral based hues pair comfortably with enduring hard materials such as timber, unlacquered brass, natural bronze, and glass. And although grey remains largely on the sidelines, finishes like concrete, stainless steel, and chrome can be offset with warm furnishings to soften a space. 

With an abundance of soothing greens colouring our natural environment, the desire to reconnect with nature and bring the outdoors into interior spaces gained popularity during the pandemic and continues to inspire biophilic design

Symbolizing rest and rejuvenation as well as promoting inclusivity, the colour green is known to positively influence our mental health and is therefore widely utilised across healthcare and wellness spaces.

Clean lime and emerald greens take a backseat in favour of murky alternatives like moss, artichoke, and martini. Being the base of our natural world, green hues pair organically with soft mineral pastels, bright colours, and metallic touches, whilst accents in an array of acid greens – from chartreuse to oxide – bring nuance to our biophilic palette.

Green appears confidently in patterns, whether contributing the maximalist energy of animal or jungle print wallcoverings, or the soothing depictions of organic motifs and simple foliage.

As colour preferences continue to evolve, saturated shades are moving confidently to the fore. Dirty pink became peach, peach became terracotta, terracotta became brown, and now chocolate brown is morphing into a sumptuous, naturally-toned shade of burgundy.

From earthy and tonal to rich and intense, high gloss lacquered finishes and sophisticated shades of deep teal, modernist plum, oxblood, and martini green are expressions of the return to glamour we’re witnessing in our interior spaces.

Decadent shades of blackcurrant, claret, indigo, and moss welcome many fresher companions including soft butter, lemon, fuchsia, raspberry, lilac, and sky blue. And, although more challenging to incorporate, they can uplift a space by accenting the underside of an umbrella or the trim of a cushion.

Go all-in with colour drenching or use multi-coloured complex weaves to incorporate a luxurious pop, these moody hues can envelope a room with a sense of 1980s glamour and create decidedly romantic interiors.