With Pantone naming 'Mocha Mousse' as The Color of The Year for 2025, there's no question that warm neutrals are here to stay. As the cozy palette persists, new takes on the look keep it intriguing and timeless. Solange Knowles's Los Angeles apartment is the perfect example.
The singer, songwriter, and actress's neutral living room is as eclectic and creative as the artist herself. It features chocolate brown chairs a sofa, a white rug, and a glass coffee table. Interesting lighting shapes and artistic sculptures add a sense of personality and warmth. Browns and tans are the central colors in the space, but it's far from a haze of beige.
Knowles's method of decorating with neutrals is in line with the trends of the moment. Bo Hellberg, design expert at Scandinavian String Furniture shares: 'In 2025, warmer, earthy tones are set to make a notable comeback, bringing a grounded and cosy appeal to interior spaces. Expect to see rich, inviting colors like warm greys, deep burgundies, and rich blues alongside warm wood accents like walnut, all contributing to a sense of comfort and sophistication.'
This woven jute rug adds an earthy feel to any living room . It would look beautiful under a brown sofa and with a glass coffee table.
This modern glass coffee table reflects light through it, allowing the room not to look as dark. The shape adds a curved shape to the room.
This brown curved sofa has an innovative shape and an on-trend color. It would fit well in a room filled with a variety of brown shades.
This globe-shaped vase is an on-trend shade of brown, perfect for adding visual interest to a warm neutral space. I love its matte texture.
This catch-all is perfect for displaying trinkets or even glassware. The natural materials and gold handles make for a highly versatile tray. We think it'd look perfect on a coffee table next to your favorite art books or in an entryway atop a console.
This tubular glass vase features transparent fluting for an interesting, but more traditional look. It would look fabulous on a wooden table in a modern farmhouse space.
He continues: 'This interior design trend leans away from stark contrasts, embracing a tone-on-tone approach or even colour drenching, where a single colour family is used across a room to create cohesion and a welcoming atmosphere. This palette and approach reflect a desire for spaces that feel both luxurious and approachable, inviting people to relax and recharge at home.'
If you are hoping to recreate a similar look in your home, it's about layering textures and furnishings. Jodie Hatton Design Manager at Brintons explains: 'These versatile warm-toned carpets/rugs create an instant atmosphere of welcome and comfort. Enhance their natural appeal by incorporating raw wood furniture and artisanal rattan pieces. Build layers of inviting texture through plush throws and cushions in complementary earth tones, while touches of brass or gold add a subtle luminosity to complete the look.'
Creating interest in a warm neutral space is all about texture, shape, and mixing materials. Solange Knowles's living room is a masterclass.
