Each year Pantone chooses a colour of the year that is set to define colour trends in our clothes and our homes. The pick for 2025 was Mocha Mousse, a deliciously chocolatey brown shade, and if ...

“Try Mocha Mousse as a feature wall to create a focal point in a living room or bedroom,” she said. “Or, for a more subtle effect, use it on trims, doors, or even to upcycle old furniture.

Melinger suggested using a neutral like Mocha Mousse in a living area or other area where you’re not necessarily trying to make an impact: “Not a powder room or kitchen where you want to ...