How to Introduce the 2025 Pantone Colour of the Year to Your Interiors

As the design world embraces 2025, the Pantone Colour of the Year—PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse—brings a fresh perspective to home interiors. This rich, warming brown hue, reminiscent of indulgent chocolate and coffee crema, invites a sense of comfort and sophistication into everyday living spaces.

Ideal for creating cosy corners, statement pieces, or cohesive colour schemes, Mocha Mousse is a versatile tone that enhances any home environment. Read on to discover where this colour inspiration came from, how Mocha Mousse can elevate the living experience of your new home, and for expert interior insights from Carlisle’s Interior Design Manager, Jessica Hodges.

The return of brown: a retro revival

Brown tones are making a triumphant comeback across interiors, fashion, and architecture, inspired by a broader cultural revival of retro aesthetics. These natural hues provide an antidote to years of crisp white interiors, introducing warmth, depth, and an organic feel. From 1970s-inspired accents in homewares to a modern reimagining of mid-century design, shades of coffee, clay, and greenery are at the heart of this resurgence.

“Mocha Mousse provides the perfect base for creating timeless interiors,” says Carlisle’s Interior Design Manager, Jessica Hodges. “When paired with honeyed tones like amber, ochre, or terracotta, it evokes a cocooning effect that feels both nostalgic and contemporary, making it an ideal choice for those looking to move beyond minimalism.”

Interior themes that embrace the warmth

One of the many advantages of building a new home is access to expertly crafted interior colour schemes that balance guidance and flexibility. A versatile shade like Mocha Mousse integrates effortlessly into Carlisle’s thoughtfully curated interior themes, enhancing the styles while allowing for individual expression.

“With its deep tones like butterscotch, mossy green, and rust, combined with snuggly textures and dark timbers, the Autumnal Ambience theme mirrors the richness of Mocha Mousse,” says Hodges. “It’s a palette that creates inviting and soulful spaces for relaxing, entertaining, and making lasting memories.”

Even Carlisle’s Modern Day Timeless theme offers a genuine setting for Mocha Mousse to shine. “This style incorporates warm, neutral tones, elegant wall treatments, and refined materials to evoke luxury,” Hodges explains. “Mocha Mousse elements can introduce a current and enduring allure, complementing the theme’s polished simplicity while capturing that ‘of-the-moment’ feel.”

Infusing your home with Mocha Mousse

Mocha Mousse is not just a supporting act, it can take centre stage in your home. As Hodges suggests, “A plush velvet sofa in a soft brown tone can anchor a living room, adding both luxury and comfort while making a striking focal point—perfect for cosy movie nights or entertaining.”

In the bedroom, the shade, on the cooler side of brown, can create an atmosphere of elegance when layered thoughtfully. Chocolate-toned linen bedding, complemented by earthy touches like sage or caramel-hued throws and cushions, adds texture and visual interest. “This colour harmonises wonderfully with natural timber and soft textures,” says Hodges, underscoring its ability to suit contemporary and classic interiors.

For a more understated approach, Mocha Mousse can enliven a room through soft furnishings such as rugs, curtains, or wall art. “Whether used boldly or as a subtle highlight, Mocha Mousse blends with a modern home’s palette, creating a sophisticated look that will persist well beyond passing trends,” Hodges explains.