Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, is a rich sable shade that brings warmth and versatility to interior spaces. For interior designers, incorporating this earthy neutral is an opportunity to refresh décor, align with current trends, and create timeless designs.

Here’s how to use Mocha Mousse in interior design projects to delight your clients.

The Warmth and Versatility of Mocha Mousse

Uniquely earthy, Mocha Mousse delivers to any space a sense of home that can be truly transformative. This rich shade holds a warmth that can easily be paired with other colors – neutrals are famous for their easy integration into existing décor – enabling a gentle move away from a scheme that may be a bit too cool. What’s more, Mocha Mousse can be utilized in many elements of a home, so a shift can be accomplished in a variety of ways that don’t require a full interior design update. 

Mocha Mousse is more than just a color – it’s an embrace. 

Leverage Fabrics and Textures with Mocha Mousse in Interior Design

With Mocha Mousse in Interior Design, there is a unique opportunity to play with a number of fabrics and textures that can breathe new life into a space. A sofa is an excellent furniture piece of focus as it can be the foundation for a room which other décor can complement. Fabrics like mohair can make a subtle statement but also be very sumptuous, making a sofa even more inviting. If using Mocha Mousse for a sofa is not ideal, consider turning to pillows and throw blankets as another option, utilizing a material like boucle or others that are well textured. 

Consider an Accent Wall

Creating an accent wall can be extremely effective in incorporating Mocha Mousse in interior design, not to mention an easier lift. In most cases, it is also more cost effective. Going monochromatic with a single shade can often be enough to make a statement, but if your client is looking for a bit more action, adding elements of green and subtle rose can enhance the wall and give it some pop. Pantone recommends “blending a soft mocha and a shaded willow green with scented floral tones.” 

Enhance Wooden Elements

As a strong neutral, Mocha Mousse can easily elevate other neutrals, and in many cases, wood is an excellent avenue for creativity. This is due to the various areas where wood is featured, whether it be as a door, cabinets, trim, or even sculpture, so interior designers have a lot of elements to play with. What’s more, the natural quality of wood pairs nicely with the warm sense that Mocha Mousse exudes. Keep in mind that if a client would like to mix things up a bit more, find ways to incorporate cooler shades, like blue, to enhance Mocha Mousse.

Use Paint as a Foundation

In the same manner as an accent wall, Mocha Mousse as a paint color can make a big statement, and when it’s used to carry an entire room, there is even more impact to be made. Walls that may have previously been cooled down by shades such as purple, blue and green can be warmed up when replaced with Mocha Mousse and immediately add a fresh level of sophistication and comfort. If your client is a big fan of the shade and wants to take things a step further, see if adding a matching rug makes sense, or smaller pieces of furniture like an ottoman.

Make an Artistic Statement

There’s nothing like art to tie a beautiful bow on the overall aesthetic of a room. With Mocha Mousse, a wide range of art pieces can be utilized, whether it be large paintings (especially if they feature complimentary colors or other neutrals), decorative vases, or sculptures. Art can be especially valuable if the room is a bit bare as it can amplify the cozy feel that is achieved through Mocha Mousse and grant it a special level of personality.