Our top 6 painting trends for 2025 and the colour of the season

Pastels are making a bold comeback in 2025. Cheerful aqua, minty greens, and soft pinks add a fresh, playful energy to any space. These brighter tones create a lively and welcoming atmosphere that feels distinctly modern.

No longer just a blank canvas, ceilings are stealing the show as one of the key painting trends for 2025. Whether you opt for a bold colour or a subtle pastel, a painted ceiling creates a striking visual effect and makes small spaces feel expansive.

Playfulism embraces creativity and individuality with hand-painted murals, abstract shapes, and mix-and-match patterns. Perfect for children’s rooms or creative corners, this 2025 painting trend lets your imagination run wild.

Walls set the tone for a room, and 2025 is all about soft, luminous shades. Muted yellows, creamy whites, and gentle blush tones bring calm, while ombre effects and gradients mimic natural light for a sophisticated, dynamic look.

Bring the outdoors in with colours inspired by nature. Warm terracottas, muted greens, and soft browns create a grounded and earthy look. Paired with natural materials like wood and stone, these shades offer a timeless connection to the earth.

Celebrate tradition with heritage colours like deep blues, rich burgundies, and classic creams. These shades evoke craftsmanship and cultural depth, creating a cosy, yet stylish, environment with a nostalgic touch.

This year’s colour of the season, Dulux’s True Joy™, is an uplifting yellow that radiates positivity. Ideal for adding warmth and vibrancy, it perfectly encapsulates the optimistic spirit of 2025. Complementing shades include:

• Terracotta and yellow-pinks
• Burgundy and merlot
• Coffee and biscuity browns
• Earthy purples
• Dirty greens
• Warm neutrals

Together, these colours offer a palette of inspiration to transform your home.