Pantone’s Mocha Mousse: 8 Everyday Ways to Embrace the Warm Hug Trend
Most of us are aware of the annual tradition of the Pantone Color Institute declaring a Color of the Year. Every December, interior designers, fashion designers, and product designers eagerly await the decision, which in turn indicates where color trends are headed.
For 2025, Pantone’s Color of the Year is Mocha Mousse, which has admittedly received some criticism for being boring brown. However, if you look at it like Laurie Pressman, vice president of Pantone, does, you might notice the nuances of the hue that help make Mocha Mousse feel “like a warm hug.” To that, we say, bring on the trend because that sounds like exactly what we all need.
That said, if you’re not poised and prepared to renovate your home or even to start painting your walls each year (if ever), we sleuthed out eight simple and satisfying ways to incorporate this trending color into your daily life without ever touching a paint roller!
Select a Soft Seasonal Sweater
Speaking of warm hugs, the perfect sweater can feel just like that. Like a second skin, wearing a soft, cozy sweater is an easy and accessible everyday luxury.
Choose the Perfect Handbag to Hold
Consider a fashion-forward Mocha Mousse handbag that can bring comfort with every clutch.
Slide Into Some Cute Slippers
Is there any better feeling than slipping on soft slippers? We don’t think so!
Use Textiles to Sooth the Senses
Introducing colored fabrics into your home can elevate your decor and make it feel fresh and updated.
Pamper Yourself with Nurturing Nail Color
Nothing feels more like self-care than getting a mani/pedi. Using the calming color of this year’s trend can make it feel even more nurturing.
Wrap Yourself Up in a Beautiful Blanket
We don’t need to mention what a good blanket can do for the soul. Invite in the warmth and comfort that only the perfect throw can provide.
Light Some Candles to Cozy Up To
Candles can bring the perfect warm glow to your space while bringing a soft aesthetic to your everyday life.
Savor a Mug of Mocha Mousse
Wrapping your hands around a warm morning mug of goodness has the potential to set the perfect tone for your day. What could be better than that?
What’s your take on the Color of the Year? Do you like the warm hug vibe of Mocha Mousse? We’d love to hear how you use color–trending or otherwise– in your everyday life.
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