When shoppers in our showroom ask us about the latest decor trends, one question frequently comes up – "What colors are hot right now?" No, we’re not talking hot colors as in fiery reds or sunshine yellows, although those certainly have their place. Rather, shoppers of furniture and home décor want to know what shades and hues are trending in the world of interior design. While it’s true that 10 different design and décor professionals are likely to give you 10 different opinions, one of the places the entire industry looks to for color inspiration is PANTONE, one of the world’s foremost authorities on color.
For the past 26 years in a row, PANTONE has released their chosen Color of the Year. Every winter, PANTONE unveils a color they believe captures the essence of the upcoming year. Along with the annual colors chosen by paint manufacturers like Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore, PANTONE’s Color of the Year helps shape color trends across the world – from the high-fashion runways of Paris and Milan to the color swatches on the paint aisle at your local home improvement store.
So, what is the PANTONE Color of the Year for 2025? And how can you incorporate it into your home? Read on to learn about PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse and how you can use it to make a bold statement or subtly accent your interiors.
What Is the PANTONE Color for 2025? Meet Mocha Mousse.
The 2025 PANTONE Color of the Year is a warm, rich, comfortable brown hue called Mocha Mousse. Darker than champagne or beige, less gray than taupe, and lighter than chocolate, Mocha Mousse is both earthy and luxurious. And as the name implies, this color evokes thoughts of life’s simplest pleasures and creature comforts – like coffee or chocolate.
According to PANTONE, they chose Mocha Mousse as 2025’s Color of the Year because they wanted a comfortable, decadent, and empowering hue that would encourage people to leave room in their lives for everyday escapes and thoughtful indulgence. PANTONE’s goal for Mocha Mousse is to deliver warmth, comfort, and subtle sophistication, all without pretentiousness.
Here's How to Incorporate PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse into Your Decor in 2025
New for this year, PANTONE has unveiled 5 different helpful color palettes built upon Mocha Mousse. Each of these palettes display additional colors that perfectly complement Mocha Mousse when used together, making it easier than ever to implement your vision. These palettes are a great place to start gathering ideas, all you've got to do is enter your email address.
Thanks to its neutral light-to-medium brown color, Mocha Mouse is equally suited to be either an accent color, or a foundational color that you can build your living space around. It’s entirely up to you how much or how little Mocha Mousse to include in your home’s own color palette. Regardless of what you decide, here are 3 easy ways to add the decadence of Mocha Mousse to your home:
1) Accessorize With Ease
Accessories are the easiest, most straightforward, and most affordable way to introduce splashes of color into your home’s décor scheme. Additionally, this approach allows you the flexibility to add as much (or as little) color as you want.
Looking to add just a smidge of Mocha Mousse as an accent? Add a few well-placed tabletop accessories, clocks, vases, or table lamp in the appropriate color. Wanting just a little more? Think a bit bigger with mocha-colored accent pillows or throw blankets for your upholstered seating, or comforter sets or other bedding for your bedroom.
2) Make The Walls & Floors Your Canvas
For the more ambitious refurbishers and redecorators among you, you might consider using Mocha Mousse as the focal point of your remodeling plans. Remember, you’re not just limited to your accessories and your furniture. Whether you’re using Mocha Mousse as an accent or one of the main colors in your space, it’s easy to make the walls and floors your canvas.
The easiest way is to find an area rug, painting, or other wall art that uses Mocha Mousse or a similar color that fits within Mocha Mousse’s color palette. There’s also the option to use your accent color (in this case, Mocha Mousse) to frame the entire room with just a short trip to the hardware store. Depending on the rest of your home’s décor, Mocha Mousse may be an ideal candidate for a painted accent wall.
3) Find Your Matching Furniture & Fabrics
Lastly, if you want Mocha Mousse even more prominently featured in your home, it may be the right choice for you to include some mocha-colored hues in your furniture. Most often, this is done with upholstered seating since there are typically far more color options available when it comes to pieces like sectionals, sofas, loveseats or accent chairs. It also helps that these items can be highly customized.
For those interested in going this route, we strongly recommend you check out our very own Design Center, which is home to literally thousands and thousands of custom upholstery fabrics. Choose your sectional, sofa, loveseat, accent chair, recliner, sleeper, or other upholstered seating frames from industry leaders like Craftmaster, England Furniture, Kincaid Furniture, or Mayo Furniture, choose an available fabric, fine tune your details, and you’re good to go! If you’ve never considered custom order upholstery before, this may be your perfect opportunity to find that perfect mocha, cafe latte, or other light-to-medium brown tone you’ve been looking for!
Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet: North Georgia’s Destination for Over 100,000 Square Feet of Furniture & Décor!
Looking forward to implementing some new café mocha hues for your upcoming remodel or redecorating project? We’ve got everything you need right here at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet (except for the paint, that is)! Swing by our 4 North Georgia furniture stores for a huge selection of furniture and décor in a variety of styles, shapes and colors – including Mocha Mousse and similar rich, light-to-medium brown hues.
Remember, artistic self-expression and color preference are ultimately subjective. Keeping that in mind, here in North Georgia it sometimes takes a little time for the latest fashion and décor trends to trickle down to our local market. If PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse doesn’t quite do it for you or match the vision you have for your interiors, that’s okay too! If you’re still looking for design inspiration or other shades and hues to use in your home, we invite you to check out our discussions on PANTONE colors of the year from years past.
If the luxurious Mocha Mousse vibe hasn’t hit you yet, it just might once you see our huge collection of furniture and décor! We invite you to visit our showrooms in Woodstock/Acworth, Dallas/Hiram, Rome and Covington for tons of furniture, rugs, accessories, wall art, and other décor for every room in your home. See you there!
