Kevin Bacon's painted window trim taps into the 'Mondrian meets modern chic' color trend dominating in 2025 – it's unexpected, yet timeless
The actor's classic take on the 'unexpected red theory' is simultaneously classic and innovative – designers explain why its taking over this year


Is that red? There? Since last summer, New York designer Taylor Migliazzo Simon's 'unexpected red theory' has inspired decorators to add a pop of red in the least predictable places. Kevin Bacon might have found the chicest spin on the look yet.
We spotted the actor's cherry red window trim color in the background of several of his Instagram reels. It's the perfect unexpected contrast to his butter yellow walls, turning his windows into a design-led statement.
According to experts, Kevin's color and style are only increasing in popularity as a huge 2025 interior design trend. According to Pinterest data, there has been an 85% increase in searches for 'contrast trim.' Primary colors, like red, are the most likely shades.
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'2025 is set to be a year of rebellion in interiors,' explains Karl Openshaw, Lead Creative at Blocc House of Interiors. 'Forget the muted, grown-up tones of recent years—this is about embracing the playfulness of life. Primary colors are back with a twist. Think Mondrian meets modern chic, and yes, it’s every bit as vibrant as it sounds.'
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This color trend is a continuation of the interest in bolder and more unique interiors we've seen growing in popularity across the board.
Karl continues: 'For 2025, we’re seeing a bold resurgence of the primary color palette. Red, yellow, and blue—those three iconic hues—are not just nostalgic but are set to define the interiors of tomorrow in ways that feel fresh, unexpected, and exciting. Somewhat of a rebellion against ‘adult’ interior design schemes.'
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Using the unexpected red theory for window trim, as Kevin Bacon has done is one of the best ways to tap into the look. This is because it's simultaneously subtle but striking.
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Karl advises: 'Red has always been a color that grabs attention, but this time, it’s about doing so in the most unexpected ways. ‘Unexpected red’ isn’t about painting a whole wall—it’s about injecting a jolt of energy in unconventional places. Picture a striking red door frame, a vibrant chair, or a crimson backsplash in a minimalist kitchen. This color is bold, but it doesn’t have to dominate.'
Incorporating a pop of red in your home can be as easy as using a splash of paint on the window trim. Those this look is currently trendy, it has timeless power that will never look dated.

Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.
In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.
Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.
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