The Pantone Color of the Year program sparks conversations within the design world and among color enthusiasts, exploring the deep connection between color and culture. Each year, Pantone selects a shade that encapsulates the essence of the times—a color that embodies the global mood and reflects shared aspirations through its unique hue.
For 2025, the Pantone Color Institute has chosen PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a rich and inviting brown tone. Reminiscent of chocolate and coffee, this shade resonates with our collective need for comfort and warmth. Its nurturing presence brings a sense of calm and grounding to our everyday spaces. Far from just a color, it sets a mood — one of calm sophistication and understated elegance.
How to use Mocha Mousse in your home
Warm, earthy tones like terracotta, clay, and caramel are surging in popularity, reflecting a shift towards nature-inspired, unpretentious neutrals that exude rustic charm and laid-back luxury. Mocha Mousse, with its subtle red undertones, perfectly embodies this trend, as seen in spaces like Kelly Wearstler’s Santa Monica Proper Hotel. Let’ explore on how to use this colour in beautiful stucco paint and rugs.
Stucco Paint in Mocha Mousse
Paint brand We Are Wow Makers explores this color movement in depth in their journal , showcasing how earthy shades bring harmony and texture to interiors. Their colour ‘Comporta’, pictured above, is a beautiful example on how to integrate the colour into your home.
Building on this idea, my own color collaboration with We Are Wow Makers highlights how earthy tones can transform spaces into serene, and warm environments: vosgesparis x We Are Wow Makers | City Stories My own kitchen looks so warm and inviting with the new colours, you still have 20% off till January 10-2025 to celebrate this collaboration with us. Find the City stories colours here
Mocha Mousse in rugs
No need to tell you I love exploring rugs, for the last seven years I each year returned to Domotex Fair together with our little team around beautiful brown rugs, see my articles on the fair here. Rugs in Mocha Mousse go beyond functionality, acting as a foundation for atmosphere. Their deep chocolate tones bring depth to a room, creating a balance between textures and colors.
A rug in this shade not only anchors your furniture but adds an irresistible tactile element to your home. Imagine the quiet luxury of stepping onto a soft surface that feels as inviting as it looks. The warmth of Mocha Mousse embraces both rustic and modern interiors, making it a versatile choice for any style.
Whether solid or patterned, rugs in this shade invite you to experiment with layering. Pair their rich tones with natural materials or cool industrial elements to achieve harmony. Subtle geometric or traditional motifs in Mocha Mousse add character without overwhelming and with its grounding presence, this color encourages you to slow down, unwind, and truly inhabit your home.
For this article I had a look at the rugs of Tapis Studio. Find more inspiration in their article on how to integrate Mocha mousse rugs into your home and design for 2025
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