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When the weather outside is frightful, it can be the best time to add some cheer inside with fresh coats of paint. We found the best interior color trends for 2025 so you can stay stylish and warm.

Biophilic Design

Bringing the outside in is never so important as it is in winter. House Beautiful says choosing to bring nature in can improve our health, productivity and happiness. The idea is to create a space that soothes us and encourages creativity.

Colors to look for: Behr Winter White, Sherwin Williams Navajo White, Benjamin Moore Polar Sky, Sherwin Williams Misty, Behr Boreal, Glidden Night Watch.

Go Dark

Bold, dark shades go cozy this winter as evident in Behr’s 2024 color of the year Cracked Pepper, a soft black that complements many design styles. Deep blues are also on-trend, but look toward more warm shades than the navies of past trends. Also having a moment: black walls, outside of an emo teen’s room.

Colors to look for: Sherwin-Williams Dark Night, Benjamin Moore Tulsa Twilight, HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams Cyberspace.

Unexpected Colors

Get rid of the griege and go with an unexpected pop of color. Warm, earthy tones are where it’s at, bringing a quiet joy to any room. Unwilling to take the plunge? Consider bringing in an accent wall. Baby steps are still steps.

Colors to look for: HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams Persimmon, Benjamin Moore Lemon Grove, Behr Dried Chamomile.

Blues are Back

Sherwin Williams chose breezy Upward as its color of the year for 2024, and the blues aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Consider a color wash effect by putting the same blue hue on every surface, yes even the ceiling.

Colors to look for: Benjamin Moore Tuscon Teal, Sherwin Williams Slate Tile, Behr Provence Blue, HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams Waterloo.

Reds on Fire

Rich red hues add elegance and style and are perfect for showing off at holiday soirees. Set them off with deep blacks, grays, gunmetal accents or deep golds. This is the perfect statement color for the coming year.

Colors to look for: Benjamin Moore Caliente, HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams Dark Auburn, Benjamin Moore Garrison Red, Sherwin Williams Beetroot, Behr Fire Cracker.