Ride the Wave of Pastel Revival: Expected Colour Trends in 2025

2025 is a colourful year for home design. It’s finally time to bid farewell to boring beige and greys as colour becomes more personal. Pastel hues are making a comeback, so you’re in for a treat if you love the softness, youthfulness and playfulness of these tones. Here’s how you can incorporate these subtle shades into your house — from walls to furniture to decor.

Predicted Colour Trends for 2025

Several pastel shades are expected to take centre stage next year. They include these five stunning colour options.

1. Seafoam Green

Sage has had its time, but its cooler cousin, seafoam, is ready to take the spotlight. This fresh shade is undoubtedly 2025’s most popular shade of green, an almost greener version of Tiffany blue. Ghislain Viñas, an A-list ELLE Decor designer, raves about how desaturated greens exude soft power. This colour promises to be relevant all year, making it the strongest pastel to lead the revival.

2. Dusty Lavenders

Lavender and lilacs are also stepping into the limelight, inspired by purple’s recent popularity, but with an airier, softer appeal. Director of BAS Stone Katibelle Sharkey calls it the new neutral. This purple variation will stay strong in 2025, as shown in the demand for intricate veined marble and cabinet finishes.

3. Muted Metallics

There’s also a rise in muted metallics like pewter, bronzed gold and copper rose for a touch of understated glamour. These shades add elegance to interiors without the bold shine of traditional metals. They add depth and personality and are perfect for accents.

4. Buttery Yellows

This soft, almost champagne colour has grown in popularity since 2024. These are the more yellow cousins of beige-browns but with a warmer and more vibrant take. Helen Shaw, colour director at Benjamin Moore, mentions how yellow is the most refreshing and uplifting of them all. Buttery shades offer a much-needed positivity that will surely bring spring into your home.

5. Mineral Blue

Pastel is becoming more personal, and another A-list architect from Elle Decor, Hannes Peer, predicts a dustier, muted type of blue that works with various aesthetics. Peer calls it vital for designing a memorable, timeless and calming space. Benjamin Moore’s Arianna Barone also chimes in, saying how this colour is an excellent gateway to introducing more colourful hues to your space.

How to Incorporate Pastels Into Your Home

Depending on how you style them, these gentle colours juxtapose calm and playfulness.

 

• Paint and accent walls: Seafoam green creates a fresh and restful It’s an excellent choice for a calming home office and to bring colour to the bathroom. Dusty lavender works beautifully for a soft, welcoming bedroom or nursery.

 

• Furniture choices: For a gentle touch of colour that blends with neutral decor, think of a buttery yellow armchair or a dusty lavender ottoman. Muted metallics in tables or lightning fixtures add a hint of luxury without being too overpowering.

 

• Decor and textiles: Mineral blue floor-to-ceiling curtains add depth and elegance to your living room. Buttery yellow pillows also bring warmth, and lavender throw blankets whisper relaxation. These colours work well in rugs, bedding and cushions, allowing you to experiment with pastels without the long-term commitment.

 

• Subtle wall art and accents: Look for wall art featuring muted metallics or abstract pastel shades to add modern vibrancy. A few strategically placed frames here and there enhance the overall ambience without overwhelming the room.

 

• Kitchen and bath: Pastels can bring warmth and tranquillity to otherwise busy or cold areas of the home. Mineral blue tiles, reminiscent of quiet waters, make for a colourful kitchen backsplash that’s easy on the eyes.

Embrace the Pastel Palette in 2025

Soft pastel hues are definitely here to stay. Whether you’re updating a wall or slowly introducing a statement piece to your home, these colours will surely contribute to creating a personal space that feels both timeless and on-trend.