With the new year comes a new announcement. The Pantone Color Institute released the long awaited Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse. This warm and inviting color has many excited in the design world and is a great addition to your home’s interior. Let’s look at the many ways to incorporate this brown that has been crowned this year’s hottest color.
Meet Mocha Mousse
It has been described as “sophisticated and earthy.” The rich tones of the brown family are always great for anyone looking to enhance their home’s comforting atmosphere. It evokes feelings of joy in small things like warm coffee or decadent chocolate.
How Does this Affect Home Design?
Interior design and home design are a direct reflection of fashion and art. We incorporate all the beautiful elements into creating impeccable environments for our clients. For the past decade, grays have been taking the design world by storm. They slowly warmed up with the “greige” movement. This occurred by combining warm and cool tones by adding browns to gray. It is now really heating up–and brown is back.
One Big Happy Family
The first question when decorating? Many individuals ask themselves, “Which colors go together?” Well, although that may be nice for a contrasting look, what about many different tones of the same color? Specifically, brown! A monochromatic color scheme allows use of the same color, but with the varying tones, it will look cohesive and possess soft and subtle depth.
Texture Enhancement
Mocha Mousse and other colors of brown really pop when texture is added. They are neutral but will shine all on their own, once given the chance. Metallics, cloth, upholstery, and more will be the visual interest your space may be missing.
Perfect Imperfections
Design today is all about embracing the unfinished. Giving an organic and raw feeling to materials. Jagged stone, brick, stucco, and many other matte elements draw in the idea that imperfection is beautiful. Some commonly featured styles are southwestern, Mediterranean rustic, and wabi sabi. 
Feeling Inspired by the Color of the Year 2025?
Thinking of adding something new to your home this year? Maybe new flooring, furniture, or window treatments?
Brown has made its way into home design and is here to stay awhile. Let’s warm up your home with new window coverings to freshen up your view. Contact our experts at Rocky Mountain Shutters and Shades today for a free in-home consultation.
