Summer color trends for 2025 – 8 bang on shades interior designers can't get enough of

Summer is almost in full swing, and the natural world is a kaleidoscope of vivid color. This summer's paint trends reflect the full-throttle color that summer ushers in, and for 2025, the memo from designers is clear: more is most definitely more.

When it comes to forecasting the biggest color trends for the summer season, the interiors scene in 2025 has been awash with bold, vivid, and unapologetic color, so if you are on the hunt for room color ideas, there is no shortage of inspiration this year.

Here, we have consulted expert designers and trend setters to get all these bang-on-trend colors in one place, so if you are re decorating, looking for summer decor ideas, or just interested in those colors that have got designer's pulses racing this season, this is the ultimate list of hues to look out for.

1. Baby blue is back for summer 2025

Baby blue is having a design moment right now. For centuries, decorating with blue has been a go-to, and it will remain so for centuries to come. As with all colors, though, there is an infinite variety of shades within the spectrum, and the blue shade in the spotlight this summer is its palest, gentlest form seen in irises, cornflowers, and hydrangeas.

'Baby blue is especially lovely set against antique brown furniture,' notes UK-based interior designer Sean Symington. 'Used thoughtfully, it can help other tones in the palette sing, whether that’s crisp whites, warm neutrals, or bolder accents.'

Beautiful baby blue shades worth swatching are Notting Hill by Mylands, or if you are keen on something even paler still, try Borrowed Light by Farrow & Ball.

2. Red and yellow is the color combo of the season

Many interior designers have their eye on the red and yellow color combination, and it seems to be the it pairing for summer 2025.

'The combination of red and yellow creates a bold, energetic statement in interiors, bringing warmth, vibrancy, and immediate design impact,' explains Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director at Little Greene. 'This pairing sparks energy and passion, making it perfect for lively, high-traffic areas such as a entryway.'

In this British home designed by interior design firm Otta Design, a saturated hue of red and yellow has been coupled together for maximum impact. 'The earthy ochre of Farrow and Ball's India Yellow gives this sitting room a warm and uplifting feel during daylight hours, but cozy and moody in the evenings,' explains Ali Johnson, Director at Otta Design.

3. Blue grays are seeing some resurgence

This is likely not the first time you have heard us say that decorating with gray has fallen out of favor with most homeowners and interior designers.

For many years, gray paint was the stalwart of interior design, but now most interior designers agree there are plenty of times when you should never paint a room gray, and when used wrong, it does nothing other than make a room feel eerie, cold, and bleak.

That said, there is a time and a place for a well-mannered gray paint. Many of us need to use, or would like to use, gray paint to punctuate spaces in our home, rather than painting an entire room in this chilly color. Doing so can feel like the interiors of the past if you don't choose your hue wisely.

Instead of flat graphite grays and simple scandi-sleek hues, summer color trends are all about those with a gentler, milder presence with a blue and green undertone. Too blue, it will read icy-cold, too green, and it will feel overwhelming. Judiciously selecting a gray paint that strikes the perfect balance has quickly become the ultimate test of the season. Our pick? Try Pigeon by Farrow & Ball or Lamb's Ear by Mylands for grays with personality.

4. Orange is the new neutral for summer 2025

Terracotta paints were all the rage in 2024, and they remain on trend as we waft into summer 2025, too. But terracotta's louder and bubblier sister, muted orange, is having its best year yet, being seen in all the most coveted interiors across the country.

Decorating with orange may seem brazen, but its optimism and smile-inducing qualities are not to be ignored. Interior designer Leah Harmatz offers advice when picking an orange paint that will work.

'Pick orange shades that are warm, muted, and have an interesting depth to them. I lean toward shades that feel subtle and aren't overly saturated, with hints of brown and red. These colors are all shape-shifters depending on the light in the room, but they always have a warm, velvety feel.'

Interior designer Jen Bienvenu adds: 'Orange, coral, red, and all their radiant cousins are emotionally charged, and full of energy and invitation. They flatter candlelight, bring out the warmth in wood tones, and somehow make everyone look just a little more alive across the table.'

If you are wondering which orange paint to swatch, try muted, rich shades like Crayfish Party by Mylands or the most delicious shade 'Heat' by Little Greene.

5. Move aside sage green, bottle green is taking over

Whisper it, but the obsession with sage green paint seems to have well and truly passed for summer 2025.

Decorating with green has always been, and will always be, a timeless room color idea, no matter what season. That said, sage green seemed to soar in popularity in recent years, and its ubiquity meant it became so expected, so oversubscribed, that it often feels stale and uninspired.

Instead, interior designers have been moving towards stronger hues of green, especially at this chlorophyll-rich, lush time of year. 'A green color with a higher pigment content will feel more striking and more exciting,' explains London-based interior designer Fiona Duke. Bottle green in particular is having its moment in the limelight this summer.

Shades like Pleasure Gardens by Mylands or Hunter Green by Benjamin Moore are ones to get your hands on if you love this rich shade.

6. Beige is out, plaster pink is in

Plaster pink is another popular color trend that interior designers are turning to for summer 2025.

Interior designer Matthew Williamson explains: 'These days, I never tire of a soft plaster pink used on the walls or accessories. It’s always been my go-to neutral, as it is warmer than gray, more interesting than beige, and more forgiving than white. For me, it’s a color that I’ll return to again and again to create a bright yet inviting atmosphere for summer.'

'I love using this color to color drench a room in one tone, which adds a contemporary update as it unifies all the surfaces and makes the most of otherwise hidden details such as architraves and cornices.'

7. Consider celestial and metallic tones

'Celestial and metallic colors are in for summer,' observes interior designer Nadia Watts. 'Using metallics and striking colors is a great way to add dimensions and excitement to your space without having to redesign your entire space.'

'When you incorporate bold color, you can use it sparingly and still get a big “wow” factor. Already have a blue color story? Add a pop of metallic cobalt. Starting with a green scheme? Bring in a celestial citrine.'

'Layering color on color in different finishes creates depth and interest and elevates your color story throughout.'

8. Butter yellow is going nowhere this summer

Buttery shades of yellow are one of 2025's biggest summer color trends. Giving creamy, magnolia shades a new lease of life, these buttery tones have a retro feel and are a sophisticated take on decorating with yellow. A trend that emerged first in the fashion industry, it's officially made its way into interiors and is one that designer Kristina Khersonsky of STUDIO KEETA loves.

Her favorite paint to use for this trend is Benjamin Moore's Mayonnaise, which she describes as 'a creamy warm white' that 'has a subtle butter yellow tone, which gives the space a lift and sense of freshness and warmth.'

'We’ve used this color top to bottom in a recent primary bedroom from wall finish, custom bed frame, and even down to the closet hardware. Our approach was monochromatic, and we opted to drench the room in this warm tone. The result was a neutral, palette-cleansing bedroom without cold or washed-out undertones.'

Whether you choose to refresh the color of your walls this summer with paint ideas or turn to smaller decorative items, these summer color trends will soon refresh your home and achieve an on-trend, breezy summertime look.