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Waterfall City Interior Décor

ON THE WALL

Brown is where it’s at

How to make the most of this trendy colour

E arlier this year, brown was while organic shapes and landscape handmade, metallic-coated Kalliste

murals are also gaining in popularity.
Wallcoverings by Elitis.
endorsed by paint companies
on both sides of the Atlantic
as the “it” colour of 2025.
through wallpaper. This year, we will be
They weren’t wrong. Having crept in It’s no secret that trends can emerge If your walls could talk, it would be
from our latest food obsessions.
slowly on the heels of neutrals like Wallpapers featuring tomato vines, seeing a lot of imaginative wallpaper
flax, oatmeal and cream, the colour is pomegranates and strawberries are that tells unique stories. Embellished
showing no sign of slowing down. growing in popularity. walls may not be anything new, but
more and more brands are introducing
When it comes to decorating with dark No more “au naturel”, sisal is getting new embroidered wall coverings.
and moody paint colours, brown room a major upgrade. Think dyed colours,
ideas are expected to reign supreme. intricate patterns and unexpected Opt for fantastical, three-dimensional
Rich chocolate tones fill rooms with elements like striated, delicately wall coverings or choose a more
warmth and cosiness while appearing
more inviting than shades such as
black.

For interior paint trends in 2025,
expect a move towards warm, earthy
neutrals like terracotta, ochre and
dark pink alongside rich, deep jewel
tones and bold statement colours like
eggplant purple and deep reds. Colour
drenching is also gaining in popularity.

Expect wallpaper trends to embrace
nature, bold patterns and textures
with nature-inspired designs, metallic
accents and three-dimensional effects.
These are making a strong comeback,

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