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Pantone Color of the Year 2025

An atmospheric, mellow brown – Mocha Mousse!

6 Jan 2025

Every year, design communities and colour enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the announcement of the ‘Colour of the Year’ by the Pantone Color Institute. 2025 is all about Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. The warming, rich brown tone is reminiscent of cocoa and coffee and appeals to our need for cosiness.

Subtle accents for your home

Refined and opulent yet classically simple, Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse evokes a feeling of cosiness. Be it on floors or walls, in interior design or in natural materials such as wood and stone, rattan and wicker, leather and linen. The colour brings warmth to any room, making it the perfect match for interiors.

Lounge chair with matching footstool by BW Bielefelder Werkstätten

“Legend” by BW Bielefelder Werkstätten

Solidity, clear contours and honest craftsmanship: “Legend” from BW Bielefelder Werkstätten epitomises the true values of living. In the “Java Basalt” leather version, the modern lounge chair with matching footstool guarantees hours of relaxation.

“Lampion Recycled no 1” by Originalhome

These lampshades from Originalhome are not only beautiful, but also environmentally friendly. They are manufactured by hand from recycled plastic collected in Indonesia. The terra colour emphasises the minimalist but organic design.

“Strap” by Lind DNA

The “Strap” table from Lind DNA combines craftsmanship, design and functionality in the most beautiful form. It is easy to transport and small enough to be placed anywhere in the home as a side table. In the Compact laminate walnut version, it is a trendy matching partner.

Comfort meets opulence

“Infused with subtle elegance and earthy refinement, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse presents a discrete and tasteful touch of glamour. A flavorful brown shade, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse envelopes us with its sensorial warmth,” describes colour specialist Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, the trend colour of the year.

The “Drapes” sofa from Kare is a real statement piece. The magnificent three-seater with its all-round leather drapes adds a bold and sophisticated touch to any room, including a touch of luxury. The handcrafted details, the non-slip leather and the high-quality finish make the eccentric Chesterfield sofa a timeless artwork.

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Relax and enjoy

Colours not only influence our aesthetic preferences, but also our emotions, moods and behaviour. In colour theory, the shades brown and beige are attributed attributes such as warm, homely, grounding and calming. Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse and related shades of brown naturally also convey these qualities to the table setting.

“Zuma” by Serax

Kelly Wearstler is known for her multi-faceted designs. She has designed the “Zuma” series for Serax. This includes stemware with a colour scheme inspired by the amber tones of antique glasses. The airy colour provides an interesting contrast to the linear shape.

„Eclat Nature“ by Amefa

The name of the range says it all: the “Eclat Nature” stainless steel cutlery by Amefa radiates warmth and naturalness with its fine wood-look handles and lends a very special charm to the table setting. Also ideal for an uncomplicated outdoor dining experience.

“Forest” by Cosy & Trendy

With the “Forest” series, Cosy & Trendy brings the tranquillity and vastness of the forest to the table. The reactive glaze creates circular motifs in muted natural colours. Made from recycled ceramics, “Forest” also scores highly in terms of sustainability.

Gifting cosiness

Security, safety, stability: the cosy brown tones around the colour of the year 2025 Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse give us all of this. These soft nuances give us a sense of harmony that we would like to share with others. We celebrate friendship and the feeling of being in harmony with our environment with small tokens of appreciation.