December 12, 2024, 2:22 pm | Read time: 4 minutes
A few days ago, the Pantone Color Institute announced the color of the year 2025: “Mocha Mousse.” A shade that probably few people expected but which is easier to integrate into the living space than you might think. myHOMEBOOK author and interior designer Odett Schumann reveals some styling ideas.
This year, the secret that the interior industry, in particular, has been waiting a long time for has finally been revealed, and Pantone has launched the color of the year 2025. The decision was made in favor of “Mocha Mousse,” a warm, soft shade of brown. It is an almost unusual choice of color, as in the past, it has tended to be strong blues, grays, and, above all, lovely shades of pink and lilac. Find out how to furnish your home harmoniously with “Mocha Mousse” here.
The Sensuality of “Mocha Mousse”
Pantone has gone to great lengths to appeal to all the senses with the name alone: “Mocha Mousse” immediately whets the appetite. Fans of good coffee, in particular, will get their money’s worth here. But we are also thinking of a hot cup of cocoa or a piece of delicious chocolate. So, as delicious as the name sounds, it could also have a picturesque effect when it comes to furnishing. The new brown shade exudes a certain sensuality.

In any case, “Mocha Mousse” should be able to create a cozy ambiance. As a warm, rich shade of brown, the color clearly appeals to our desire for comfort. Especially now, when the temperatures outside are dropping again and the days are getting noticeably shorter. It is then that the power of earthy tones ensures deceleration, harmony, and calm. At the same time, colors like these succeed in creating a subtle elegance in the living space in an almost playful way.
All these abilities are no coincidence, as the new Pantone color of the year 2025 has a decidedly natural feel. It is as if the choice of color is also an appeal to engage more with the nature that surrounds us.
Like a Gentle Hug

But how can you furnish your own four walls with “Mocha Mousse”? The fact is, the warm, sensual touch of brown fulfills our desire for comfort and well-being. So where, if not on seating furniture, does the new Pantone color for 2025 fit particularly well? Armchairs, sofas, and the like, with sensual light brown upholstery, add a lot of warmth and class to the living room. Earth tones such as “Mocha Mousse” don’t just look bland and dull; they can also look extremely tasteful and glamorous. Especially in combination with other warm, natural colors such as sand, cream, or beige, they create an atmospheric picture in the living room. The particularly brave may also dare to paint entire wall surfaces in “Mocha Mousse.” This will probably feel like a gentle embrace.

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As an earth tone, “Mocha Mousse” also inevitably appears in all furniture and accessories made from natural materials. Wood, in particular, is a classic representative here: As a frequent component of various seating and storage furniture, “Mocha Mousse” will often be seen in both sideboards and lounge chairs in the coming year. The shade of the new Pantone color of the year 2025 could also be a popular choice on the floor with the right parquet or laminate. Furniture and floor coverings like these create a design that once again ensures a cozy ambiance.

Not to mention upholstery fabrics made of (suede) leather or canvas (cotton or linen): After all, sofas, armchairs, and even upholstered chair backs come almost naturally in the soft brown shade and can ultimately be perfectly combined with other darker shades of brown or even a warm shade of black. Mocha Mousse also has a calming and charming effect on home textiles such as bed linen, cushions, curtains, cuddly blankets, or bedspreads. Popular natural fibers such as sisal, rattan or wickerwork are usually kept in beige and brown tones like “Mocha Mousse”. With small pieces of furniture, carpet runners, or lampshades in the same color, the living room gains even more elegance, style, and comfort.