More Mocha Mousse, Please

Pantone releases another “color of the year”, and this time it’s got our mouths watering.

Once again, the tone has been set. While 2024’s Peach Fuzz was all about warmth and modern elegance, 2025 brings a refreshing new idea to the start of our year. Mocha Mousse is said to capture a “global mood of connection, comfort, and harmony” through its warm, rich aura. How can we expect this to impact the world of design?

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Surprisingly, Mocha Mousse holds an empowering amount of visual comfort. The name of this color hints at its ability to provoke certain emotions from the human senses. When you think of a rich, airy dessert, what comes to mind? Chocolate mousse, perhaps? It certainly comes to our minds. Chocolate and coffee, both ingredients of this classic dessert item, are considered delectable indulgences. They bring joy to some and sensorial comfort for most.

This color of the year is perfect for mixing and matching other complimentary colors. You can keep it relaxed by selecting other neutral tones or make a statement with muted floral pathways. Several brands have already paired with Pantone to create conventional new pieces. Two collaborations that are pertinent to the interior design world include Joybird, featuring furniture as plush as Mocha Mousse itself, and Spoonflower, offering wallpaper and fabrics fit for any style.

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The overarching flexibility of this hue makes it an option for all aesthetics. Spoonflower has created a collection of wallpaper that emanates elegance, warmth, and a modern splash to more traditional designs, all ideas that Mocha Mousse is meant to reciprocate.

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Joybird offers an array of different furniture pieces utilizing Pantone’s color of the year. From sectionals to modular pieces, Mocha Mousse looks cozy among all. Tranquility in the plushness of these designs will have you indulging in a nap any day.

The consensus here is that we’re loving 2025’s color this year. Mocha Mousse is an exceptional hue to moderate your trendy designs from, with a touch of softness that grows into a warming comfort. This color engulfs the senses and implores us to enjoy whatever indulgences we partake in.

Interior design, fashion, and many other design fields will greatly benefit from the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year, and the mocha madness has only just begun.