TONE & TEXTURE

Neutrals never go out of style, but a move to deeper, warmer shades paired with luxurious materials is emerging. Here's how to make it work in your home

- VICTORIA KINGSBURY

Neutral colour schemes are popular for a reason; they’re calming, soothing and can freshen up a tired interior in no time. However, the sophisticated neutral palettes that we are seeing emerge in 2025 are anything but vanilla. They’re more complex, with deeper, resonant bases. “There are many varieties of neutrals from the rich, warm hues through to stone and earth shades. There are lighter or darker tones as well as warm, rich hues,” says Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux colour planning and communications manager. A shining example is this elegant project by Silvia Roldan of Studio Esar. “The home’s original interior was really dark and cold, so we wanted to create a space of calm sophistication,” says Silvia. “We selected a palette of warm neutrals, with a focus on browns. Every colour you see, from green to deep eggplant tones, is grounded in brown, which gives the interiors a rich, warm and luxurious feel.”

STAYING GROUNDED