2025 Colour Trends: The Big Picture

How do you maintain a space that feels fresh, current, and yet deeply personal? The answer often lies in the colours you choose—and in 2025, those choices are speaking volumes.

Colour is more than a visual decision. It conveys mood, meaning, and a message. For retailers and buyers, the tones you showcase play a decisive role in how customers connect with your products. Here’s what’s shaping the landscape this year.

Earthy and Organic Hues

Nature isn’t just having a moment—it’s here to stay. Rich greens, terracotta, olive, clay, and warm browns are leading the conversation in furniture and homeware. These colours evoke a sense of calm, grounding, and a desire to feel closer to the natural world. Pantone’s Mocha Mousse—a deep, versatile brown—is a standout, working seamlessly across both classic and contemporary schemes. For customers seeking timeless, sustainable design, these tones are a natural fit.

Retailer Tip: Pair earthy tones with natural materials, such as wood and linen, to create a cohesive, organic look.

Jewel Tones and Bold Accents

If earthy tones are grounding, jewel tones are elevating. Emerald green, sapphire blue, and deep amethyst add depth and drama, perfect for statement pieces that command attention. Think velvet sofas, luxe accent chairs, or bold feature walls.

Retailer Tip: Balance bold jewel tones with soft neutrals or warm metallics to create a curated and inviting look.

 

Soft Neutrals and Muted Pastels

Neutrals are evolving. The stark whites and flat greys of the past are giving way to creamy whites, soft beiges, greige, and gently muted pastels, such as blush pink, sage, and powder blue. These shades create a calm, adaptable canvas, allowing customers to layer and refresh their spaces over time.

Retailer Tip: Offer accessories in these soft tones for easy, seasonal updates.

 

Warm Metallics and Dark Dramatics

Gold, bronze, and copper continue to bring warmth and a tactile edge to interiors. Silver is making a comeback, offering a cooler, contemporary finish. On the darker end, matte black and deep charcoal are trending in furniture and cabinetry, adding sophistication and edge, especially when paired with lighter tones or metallic details.

Retailer Tip: Use dark accents on hardware, lighting, and furniture legs to create a striking contrast.

 

Lighter Yellows and Rich Reds

Soft, buttery yellows are replacing crisp whites in many interiors, offering optimism and warmth. Meanwhile, oxblood and rich reds are emerging as confident accents, particularly striking when paired with wood or stone.

Retailer Tip: Introduce gentle yellows and rich reds as fresh alternatives to traditional neutrals.

 

Trending This Month: Fresh Picks for Retailers

• Gentle Yellows: Perfect for summer, these hues add light and warmth to any space—ideal for smaller items and seasonal edits.

• Olive Green and Terracotta: Still riding high, especially in accessories and accent furniture, these shades tap into the ongoing demand for calm, grounded interiors.

• Vibrant Jewel Tones: With summer gatherings in full swing, jewel-toned soft furnishings and decorative accents are in demand.

• Black Accents: Black is being used creatively—on lighting, furniture legs, and handles—to add structure and modern contrast.

 

Key Takeaways for Retailers and Buyers

• Combine earthy, jewel, and neutral tones to create depth and variety across your collections.

• Use bold colours for hero pieces that instantly refresh a space.

• Stock accessories in soft pastels and warm metallics for quick, seasonal updates.

• Embrace gentle yellows and rich reds as confident alternatives to traditional neutrals.

Colour shapes how people feel in a space and the stories they tell about it. By tuning into these evolving trends, you’re not just staying ahead—you’re helping customers feel more at home in their choices.

 

Want to see these trends come to life?

Join us at the Manchester Furniture Show, taking place in vibrant Manchester Central on 6–7 July 2025. Meet the brands behind the colours, explore new collections up close, and get inspired by what’s shaping interiors right now.

Whether you're refreshing your range or scouting your next bestseller, MFS is your chance to connect with the people, products, and palettes defining the season.

See it. Touch it. Curate it.