Interior Colour Trend Forecast 2025 | McKenzie & Willis

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As we look ahead to 2025, interior colour trends are shifting—moving away from bold contrasts and towards softer, more harmonious palettes. The focus is on warmth, calm, and natural inspiration, with layered tones that flow gently from room to room.

Neutrals are warmer, greens feel more grounded, and romantic shades are appearing beyond the bedroom. While brighter colours still have their place, it’s the earthy, timeless tones that are setting the tone for the year—paired with natural textures, soft lighting, and considered materials.

Below, we explore five key colour directions for 2025, along with styling ideas and selected pieces from our range to help you bring these looks into your home.

Warm Neutrals & Textured Whites

Soft, sun-warmed neutrals continue to lead the way. These shades—ranging from chalk and alabaster to oatmeal and travertine—create a calm, cohesive base that suits every room of the home.

Unlike cooler greys of the past, today’s neutrals bring warmth and light, working beautifully with textured fabrics, blonde oak flooring, and boucle upholstery. Use them generously on walls, ceilings, and large upholstered pieces to create a soft envelope effect.

Style it: Soften your space with the McW Collection Curve Armchair in a warm, natural-toned boucle. Its rounded form pairs beautifully with clean-lined cabinetry and pale timber flooring. Contrast with sculptural black side tables or accents for a refined, modern finish—then layer in textured neutrals through cushions, throws, or wall art to complete the look.

Earth-Inspired Greens & Olive Tones

Green remains a key player in interiors for 2025, but the mood has matured. We’re seeing a rise in nuanced greens—eucalyptus, sage, olive and moss—that offer a grounded, organic feel. These hues sit beautifully alongside timber, leather, rattan, and antique brass.

Green cabinetry is particularly popular this year, as are green-toned feature walls in living rooms and studies. In softer iterations, green also works effortlessly in textiles—think velvet cushions, patterned drapery or linen bedding.

Style it: Choose a sofa in a rich olive or moss-toned fabric—like the Furninova Francis Dusk Corner Sofa—to anchor your space with depth and softness. Pair with tonal textures like velvet or boucle, and introduce grounding elements through dark-stained timber, bronze accents, or plush rugs in taupe or stone. The look is calm, layered, and effortlessly refined.

Inky Blues & Soft Black Accents

Deep navy, ink and chalky black tones are gaining ground as sophisticated alternatives to charcoal or jet black. Used strategically, these shades can anchor a room without overpowering it—particularly effective in moody bedrooms, media rooms, or statement joinery.

Rather than high-gloss finishes, 2025’s darker tones are mattified and softened, pairing well with natural textures like travertine, boucle, and woven wool.

Style it: Embrace depth with a sofa in a rich inky velvet—like the Mola Corner Sofa from our Belle Interiors Collection. Offset the intensity with golden or rust-toned cushions, and bring in soft black or dark-stained timber to complete the look. This palette creates a space that feels layered, luxurious, and quietly dramatic.

Muted Yellows & Soft Ochres

Warm and uplifting, soft yellow tones are making a quiet return in 2025—think buttercream, wheat, ochre, and muted honey. These shades bring a gentle glow to interiors without overwhelming the space, adding a subtle warmth that's especially effective in living areas and bedrooms with good natural light.

They pair effortlessly with natural linens, soft greys, walnut timber, and brushed brass. The key is restraint—look to chalky finishes, woven textures, and tonal layering to keep the palette refined and modern.

Style it: Ground your space with the Belle Interiors Collection Billy Sofa in a soft ochre upholstery—a warm, contemporary take on muted yellow. Pair with tonal rugs, rounded timber furniture, and ceramic accents in earthy neutrals to enhance the palette’s relaxed, sun-warmed feel. The overall look is understated yet elevated—perfect for modern living.