Mocha Mousse might be touted as the “sophisticated” color trend that will dominate 2025, but homeowners are more obsessed with a moodier tone.

With the new year fast approaching, a lick of new paint—both inside and out—is an easy way to give a home a makeover. And the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year, Pantone 17-1230, might give off a homey feel.

Instead, though, data based on the Realtor.com® Renovation Designer, powered by Hover, shows that homeowners are experimenting with Tricorn Black, making it one of the “most in-demand styles of 2025.”

That’s followed by Rosemary, a deep organic green with gray undertones, and Midnight, the darkest, richest shade of blue that’s almost black.

Black is back

“People are experimenting with bold paint colors inside their homes, which can be a very daunting task, no matter how brave a homeowner is feeling,” says Charlie Lankston, executive editor at Realtor.com.

Homeowners overwhelmingly want to boldly redo their walls, then trim, and lastly doors, according to the data.

Home decor blogger Sue De Chiara is a fan of the black shade.

Sherwin-Williams’ Tricorn Black paint “is truly one of the best black paint colors on the market,” she gushes on her website, The Zhush.com.

“If you’re on the hunt for some beautiful black colors for your walls—or an accent wall, interior doors, kitchen cabinets, kitchen island, garage doors … Tricorn Black is such a great option.

“As far as reflecting light … it’s one of the truest blacks or blackest blacks in the color palette,” she continues.

And, because Tricorn Black “has no undertones,” it’s a “true neutral color.”

One of 2025’s in-demand colors is a deep organic green with gray undertones named Rosemary. (Sherwin Williams)

While the mocha hue might hold sway in the future, there’s a “big place” for these tones right now.

“Right now there’s a big place for moody spaces with depth and soul,” says designer Lisa Mabey, of Lisee Ree Designs.

“Using deep tones is one way to create a coziness that is an answer to all the cold grays and open spaces we’ve seen for the last decade. And without changing the architecture of our homes, color can bring back that feeling of warmth, character, and comfort.

“Even deeper tones of gray such as Tricorn Black are helping homes feel more grounded and bringing in a richness that hasn’t been there for a while. And the deep blues and greens are helping to bring a sense of connectedness to the outdoors inside.”

Cost-effective redesign

When it comes to cost-effective ways to give your home a makeover, a new coat of paint is the easiest way to give it a brand-new look.

Expenses can vary widely, but an exterior job that boosts curb appeal could set you back between $1,000 and $6,000.

On average, though, an interior paint job costs about $2,000, or about $3.50 per square foot, according to Realtor.com data. This includes the cost of primer.

Depending on the size of the space, homeowners often opt to paint walls themselves, which saves some money on labor. Expect to pay for equipment (brushes, tape, rollers, a ladder), which can cost a few hundred dollars, along with the gallons of paint.

The amount of paint needed depends on square footage—and it’s better to buy more than less in case there’s a need for touch-ups later.

A home painted in Sherwin-Williams’ Tricorn Black (Sherwin Williams)

Fans of farmhouse

Realtor.com users who used the AI renovation tool showed that the modern farmhouse style—made popular by “Fixer Upper” star Joanna Gaines—still endures.

When considering what aesthetic is preferable for interior design, 2025 will see continued interest “in all things farmhouse,” with 11.3% of homeowners exploring that style on photos of their homes, according to the data.

Characterized by neutral colors and elements like wood and stone, it is what homeowners are flocking toward the most.

Other trends that pop up in smaller numbers include traditional (10.3%), contemporary (10.2%), coastal (10.2%), and midcentury modern (9.3%).

Curb appeal

The trends projected to dominate 2025 don’t stop inside the home. Realtor.com users who took a spin through the AI renovation tool were mostly looking to spruce up the outside of their homes.

At least 60% of users generated images of what an exterior renovation would look like.

Original post courtesy of realtor.com.

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