Brush Off the Winter Blues: Revamp Your Home with 2025’s Inspiring Colour Trends
Jan 13, 2025
Feeling the weight of the winter blues? Brighten your spaces and your spirits with 2025’s most captivating colour trends! Whether you’re sprucing up a quaint cottage in South Wales or breathing new life into a modern home in the South West, this year’s shades are all about harmony, boldness, and reconnecting with nature.
While some brands, like Earthborn, Dulux and Benjamin Moore, have selected official Colours of the Year, others, such as Farrow & Ball, Crown Paints, and Little Greene, have embraced broader trend palettes. These collections explore emerging themes, offering shades to suit every season and mood. Let’s dive into the 2025 trends across the seasons and see how the right finishes can transform your space.
Spring Awakens: Gentle Pastels and Fresh Greens
Embrace the freshness of spring with soothing, nature-inspired tones:
- Earthborn Paints’ Crocky Road (Colour of the Year): A playful, grounded brown that adds warmth and character to living spaces. Paired with their breathable Claypaint, it’s ideal for older homes or eco-conscious decorators.
- Farrow & Ball’s School House White and Breakfast Room Green (Trend Palette): Soft, natural tones that evoke spring mornings. Their Dead Flat® finish adds a velvety, timeless look to walls and woodwork.
- Benjamin Moore’s Summer Melon (Trend Palette) below: A fresh pastel pink perfect for cheerful, inviting spaces. Their Aura® Interior Paint ensures long-lasting vibrancy.
Summer Dazzles: Bold Colours for Bright Days
Celebrate the season of sunshine with bold, dynamic hues that energise any space:
- Benjamin Moore’s Cinnamon Slate (Colour of the Year): A sophisticated blend of plum and brown, ideal for dining rooms or outdoor spaces. If you are looking to use a strong, vibrant colour.
- Benjamin Moore Aura Interior is the perfect product for achieving an exceptional depth of colour. Extremely durable, Aura is scrubbable and has exceptional burnish resistance. Available in Matte, Eggshell, Satin and Semi-Gloss finishes.
This interior paint is ideal for new or previously painted wallboard, plasterboard, masonry, and wood, as well as primed or previously painted metal and new or coated acoustic ceilings. It is recommended for surfaces where maximum durability is required, and lasting colour is desired.
Aura Interior Finish has several features that make it stand out from other paints in the market. The product provides extreme hide and coverage, and Colour Lock technology ensures exceptional colour and no colour rub-off. Stains can be easily washed off, making it an ideal choice for high-traffic areas. The paint and primer are combined into one, allowing for seamless touch-ups. The product is also mildew-resistant and has a long-lasting fresh look.
- Dulux Trade Paint’s True Joy™ (Colour of the Year) below: A radiant yellow that exudes optimism and vitality. Its Diamond Matt finish is perfect for high-traffic areas.
- Crown Paints’ Community Palette (Trend Palette) below: Vibrant reds, yellows, and blues that celebrate connection and positivity.
- Ideal for playful colour blocking with the Crown Clean Extreme Paint Range at Rabart Decorators Merchants - the ultimate choice for high-traffic areas, demanding environments and shared spaces. Featuring innovative products like Stain Resistant Scrubbable Matt, Mould Inhibiting Matt, and Anti Bacterial Matt, this range ensures exceptional durability, easy maintenance and a professional finish. Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and spaces that need lasting protection and cleanliness, Crown Clean Extreme is the go-to solution for both home and trade projects.
Crown Paints’ FastFlow® Satin finish is equally versatile, offering a quick-drying, durable option for woodwork and trims. While Clean Extreme is ideal for vibrant colour blocking on walls, FastFlow Satin brings a flawless, professional look to doors, skirting, and other detailed surfaces, allowing you to create playful and cohesive designs with confidence.
Autumn Envelops: Cosy and Grounding Shades
As the leaves turn, create inviting, grounding spaces with rich, earthy tones:
- Little Greene’s Mochi (Trend Palette) below: A timeless soft brown that works beautifully in living room or studies. Use their Intelligent Matt Emulsion for durability and style.
- Earthborn’s Flower Pot (Trend Palette) below : A gentle, terracotta hue that adds depth and warmth. Perfectly paired with their Eggshell No. 17, for woodwork or furniture.
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Paint & Paper Library "Jewels Collection":
Launching in January 2025, the ‘Jewels’ capsule collection introduces eight extraordinary paint colours, expanding the Paint & Paper Library palette with an unexpected vibrancy inspired by nature’s rarest wonders. Each hue draws inspiration from crystals and pigments found in remote, untouched environments, creating shades that are as spectacular and surprising as they are beautiful.
The collection features the bold and earthy "Atlas," a rich rust-orange tone that embodies warmth and luxury, alongside other stunning colours designed to transform interiors. Whether used as a striking standalone feature or paired with complementary tones from Paint & Paper Library's 'Original' or 'Architectural' collections, these shades offer unmatched versatility to elevate any space.
Crafted for maximum impact, these paints are available in the brand’s luxurious Pure Flat Emulsion, delivering a velvety, ultra-matt finish that enhances the depth and drama of each colour.
Winter Wraps: Deep, Dramatic Comfort
Transform your space into a cosy retreat with deep, moody tones that embrace intimacy:
- Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue (Trend Palette): A rich, dark blue that exudes sophistication. Use their Dead Flat® finish for an ultra-matt look or Modern Emulsion for a slight sheen.
- Benjamin Moore’s Night Shade (Trend Palette): A versatile, deep shade ideal for high-traffic areas. Combine with their Scuff-X® finish for durability.
- Crown Paints’ Escape Palette (Trend Palette): A nostalgic collection of pastel hues, including mint green and faded pinks, creating a playful, serene ambiance.
Selecting the perfect finish enhances any colour’s impact. Here’s how these brands stand out:
| Brand | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Earthborn Paints | Claypaint | Luxurious matt finish with breathable properties for period homes. |
| Eggshell No. 17 | Durable, mid-sheen finish for furniture and woodwork. | |
| Dulux Trade Paint | Diamond Matt | A robust and washable finish for high-traffic areas. |
| Vinyl Soft Sheen | A versatile, mid-sheen finish for walls and ceilings. | |
| Benjamin Moore | Advance | A high gloss finish for bold, vibrant interior doors. |
| Scuff-X® | Perfect for hallways and family areas, offering unbeatable durability. | |
| Farrow & Ball | Dead Flat® | Ultra-matt finish for walls, wood, and metal. |
| Modern Emulsion | A washable finish with a subtle sheen. | |
| Little Greene | Intelligent Matt Emulsion | Practical yet stylish for busy households. |
| Intelligent Gloss | Adds high-shine drama to wood or metal. | |
| Paint and Paper Library | Architects’ Matt | Contemporary matt finish ideal for modern interiors. |
| Pure Flat Emulsion | A dramatic, low-sheen finish. | |
| Crown Paints | FastFlow® Gloss and Satin | Quick-drying finishes for woodwork and trims. |
| Crown Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt Paint | Available in Stain Resistant, Mould Inhibiting or Anti Bacterial - Stylish and resilient for high traffic and shared spaces. |
Transform Your Space with Rabart Decorators Merchants
At Rabart Decorators Merchants, we’re passionate about helping you create spaces that inspire. With 11 locations across South Wales and the South West, including Cardiff, Plymouth, and Bath, we bring the best in paints, finishes, and decorating expertise to your doorstep.
Visit www.rabart.co.uk to explore our full range of 2025’s hottest trends and enjoy free delivery on orders over £60. Let’s brush off the winter blues and fill your home with hues that shine all year round.
