One Of Today's Hottest Interior Paint Trends Isn't Going Anywhere In 2025

Paint trends come and go — it's the natural life cycle of interior design. But every so often, a style grips the heart of design enthusiasts and survives the dreaded cut. While bright and playful paint colors are making their way back into 2025, dark, earthy colors aren't going anywhere. Think deep oranges, blues, browns, and greens. The rich palette continues to trend and is proving to be a timeless choice for a cozy atmosphere.

Hitting on both the dark and earthy elements is important for this look. Earthy colors typically have brown undertones and are hues predominantly found in nature. Although we also love bright earthy tones, it's the rich, moody, snug feel of a dark hue that design experts are embracing. Opting for these hues in a warm color temperature, like chocolate brown or burnt orange, further amplifies the homey feel. Deep blues and greens are also popular picks and are often a go-to choice for a pop of color that doesn't stray too far from neutrals. A deep earthy paint color might seem intimidating, but there are several ways to implement dark paint colors in your home, from color drenching the entire room to using it as an accent shade.

The easiest way to incorporate this design trend is to paint the walls your favorite dark, earthy hue. This look is simple and stylish, and you get all the benefits of a cozy atmosphere. Color drenching the room by painting the ceiling, trim, and built-ins the same shade will play into the cocoon-effect that these rich colors create and amplify the cozy feel. It's the perfect look for a relaxing bedroom or living room. Dark shades also have a sophisticated vibe that pairs well with granite, marble, and slate. So you can easily pull off this paint trend in the bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room.

If you're not ready to commit to an entire room with hunter-green or navy-blue walls, try an accent wall. There are lots of accent wall ideas to liven up your home, and the focal point will elevate the room even more if it is painted dark and earthy. Slather the entire wall in burnt orange, mix and match your favorite dark shades, or create a fun pattern like stripes.

To avoid the design being too dark, you can brighten the room up with your furniture and decor. Organic materials like bamboo, cotton, linen, terracotta, and stone complement the nature-esque feel of the trending palette and add texture and depth. Hardware and metals also play a big role in elevating the luxe yet comforting look of these shades. Even simply painting window trim, doors, and baseboards a light color can create contrast and visual interest and brighten the space without taking away from the dark hue's coziness.