It is no secret that color is one of the most essential elements in interior design. Color sets the mood, affects our health, and is typically the first element most homeowners consider when beginning to look for inspiration. Each year, the top color companies work to publish their color palette for the year ahead and select one ‘Color of the Year’ to stand out above the rest. This article will uncover the 2025 color trends for Denver home design.

Industry experts, whose primary role is to follow trends from across the globe, select the color palettes. They consider societal shifts and cultural movements, and quite a bit of psychology and science goes into this process. The highlights we mentioned in our last trends outlook article are also considered. We typically see these colors floating around in the furnishings world before they are announced.

The latest trend in the industry is toward a holistic or wellness approach. People want to feel nurtured in their interior environments, expressed in furniture through curved forms and matte finishes. As I share the colors from our top color influencers, you will see this same sense of nurturing and calm in the palettes.

So, let’s dive into the color forecast for 2025, and we can look back at the year’s end to see how accurate these predictions were!

2025 Colors of the Year to Watch from Interior Design Experts

We always look at the following color experts for color trends in the Denver interior design industry: Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Pantone. Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore are the US’s most specified interior and exterior paint brands. Pantone is a color system used in graphic design or the fashion industry. Still, its numbering system can be translated to both paint brands, which is convenient for interior designers.

Sherwin Williams Color of the Year: Grounded

As the name suggests, this earthy, warm color is meant to evoke a stillness. Its subtle red undertone plays nicely with other warm tones in any Colorado home. The color psychology behind this color can provide people with a sense of strength, reliability, and calm. If you have ever practiced grounding in energy work, you may relate to this color as the color of the earth.

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year: Cinnamon Slate

This deep, warm tone also has earthiness yet a slight purple undertone. It would be an excellent choice to pair with cool colors in your palette and would glow with the natural light in many Denver homes. Plum tones can convey luxury and ambition or evoke creativity and passion.

Pantone Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse

This color has stirred the most controversy since many industries revere Pantone. Given that it aligns with Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore’s color selections, it is safe to assume that brown tones and earthy hues are in—at least for now. What is wonderful about this color is that it can easily serve as the backdrop for other colors we find in nature, such as warm greens, plums, deep blues, and more.

Incorporating 2025’s Top Colors into Your Home Design

Using the year’s color in your next interior design project may seem intimidating since it takes time for trends to be adopted by the public. Here are some tips on working these into your Denver home design or business interior.

1. Accents – If you aren’t ready to go all in, don’t! Use these colors on furnishings and accent pieces that can be easily replaced when the trends pass.
2. While accent walls are no longer fashionable, you could use these deeper neutrals on the lower portion of your walls, known as a wainscot, and use a lighter tone above.
3. Furniture is another way to bring these colors into your space. These colors are meant to promote comfort and a sense of wellness. Trust your designer if you need reassurance that these colors will not go out of style soon! We have been seeing this warm, taupe trend for many years now. Remember, again, that trends take time to go mainstream.

Enhancing 2025 Color Trends with Finishes and Textures

Finishes and textures play a vital role in a well-designed space. Think outside the paint can when it comes to these colors. How can you integrate these tones into your tile selection? When choosing the stain for your interior woodwork in Denver homes, consider incorporating the same undertones for a warm and rich mood.

Layering finishes with textures like velvet or a soft boucle adds more depth and interest to your space. We want your eyes to move easily throughout a room; these variations make all the difference.

Don’t underestimate the power of artwork and accents. Imagine styling a shelf with unglazed pottery, woven goods, and small décor objects in these same color tones. They would look spectacular with a bit of backlighting and set the mood.

Timeless Ways to Incorporate 2025 Color Trends into Your Home

When investing in your home, it is important that your selections are timeless. The longer your design lasts, the more sustainable the project, which aligns with Denver homeowners’ growing focus on eco-friendly practices. Here’s how to adopt the color trend while keeping things timeless:

1. Choose classic materials or patterns that won’t go out of style. This could be executed on a herringbone, stripe, or material like wood.
2. Accents are always a safe bet but don’t be afraid to paint. Painting is one of the easiest things you can change in the future. Color alone can transform a space. Embrace the wall colors and keep everything else neutral. You won’t need a complete overhaul if you change the wall color in 10 years.
3. Remember that these color trends are neutral colors. In past years, we have seen bold colors like navy and sage. With these neutral colors comes an inherent timelessness.

Bringing 2025 Color Trends to Life in Your Home Design

Putting it all together may seem overwhelming, but the good news is that colors have been trending in this direction for the past few years. Embrace what you love and leave what you don’t. We tell all our clients that we are creating your home, not ours, and we want you to feel at home when you enter your newly transformed space.

If you need help with your next major transformation, we would be honored to show you how to implement these color trends. Schedule a discovery call with Megan to explore how we can bring 2025’s color trends to life in your Denver home design.