Mocha Mousse Magic: Bring Pantone's 2025 Color of the Year into Your Home

From trendy to timeless, color impacts us all. Pantone introduced their color of the year, Mocha Mousse, and the whole design world took notice. It isn't brown, it isn't taupe, it isn't purple... it's mauve-lously in between.

If you're seeking to add a bit of trending color to your home, the earthy charm of Mocha Mousse makes it simple to create a cozy space that feels both soothing and sophisticated. Ready to give it a try?

Classic and Comfy

This velvety tone is being used on curvy couches, sleek glassware, and walls color drenched from ceiling to floor. If you're taking a step back and aren't quite that committed, here are some tips to help you add some mocha to your spaces without going overboard.

Use Nature-Inspired Elements

Start by shifting your perspective. While elegant, Mocha Mousse is also a grounding earth tone. The decadence of this color becomes far more relatable when you lean in and notice that it's actually all around us.

You'll find it in the smooth recesses of pine bark or the deep crevices of pine cones. It's in the multi-toned crannies on fieldstone or the sunlit edges of bird feathers. It is fleshy and faded all at once.

Start Small

Bring this color to your most intimate spaces, like a bedroom or powder room, maybe your reading nook. Make small subtle additions that incorporate textured elements like a comfy throw or velvety window panels.

Try including it in a ceramic vase or a small footstool in front of a fireplace. Aim to create an atmosphere, rather than a focal point. Magnolia's new spring accessory and art line is filled with mocha!

Add Personalized or Original Wall Art

Choose beautiful art prints or watercolor originals that feature tones of Mocha Mousse to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Use it as a reference for choosing all the other elements in the space.

These comfy tones pair beautifully with the coastal themed art that I'm focusing on this year this year in my first art series inspired by visits to Destin, Florida. Who doesn't love the beach?

A beautiful art print coupled with creamy-toned accessories or reflective elements like silver or brass-toned trays, mirrors, or lamps can liven up this muted tone for subtle elegance.

3 Tips for Incorporating Mocha Mousse

• Textiles: Use throw pillows, blankets, or wall hangings in Mocha Mousse to add warmth and texture to your space.

• Wall Art: Choose an art print that resonates with you and brings the outdoors in. A landscape or a custom piece that intentionally highlights something you love or that ignites joy can incorporate infuse your living room or office with storied elegance.

Try to pick up on the shapes that stand out to you and choose accents that repeat them throughout the space for a room that shares a narrative you want to enjoy over and over.

• Decorative Accents: Add ceramics, frames, or storage baskets in Mocha Mousse to bring a touch of elegance and sophistication to your shelves or tables. Include chair pads, a rug, or some tabletop elements that call back to what you love in the art and textiles you chose.

  

By incorporating Mocha Mousse through wall art and other decorative elements, you can enjoy the warmth and luxury of this year's color trend even if color drenching isn't your thing.

Whether you're looking to refresh your living room, master bedroom, or bathroom, add hints of Mocha Mousse throughout the space for a versatile and timeless way to enhance your home decor. Make 2025 your most stylish year yet!