Feel like a new look for fall? The trending fall paint colours for 2025 might just motivate you to spruce up your home’s interior or exterior with a coat of paint. In fact, August is the perfect time for a painting project.
Why Paint in August?
August is great for interior painting projects because the paint dries faster, and the light and ventilation are good, making for a quicker, easier and perhaps better result. And August, while the weather is still warm and sunny, is an especially good time to paint the exterior of your house in preparation for harsher winter conditions. A thorough exterior paint job will provide a protective barrier against moisture and pests, keeping your siding and trim free of rot and other damage. While you’re at it, general maintenance such as pressure washing, cleaning the gutters and sealing windows will make sure your winter is cozy and free of head-aches.
Another perfectly legitimate reason to give your interior or exterior a fresh look with trending fall paint colours is in preparation for selling your home. A house that looks and feels up-to-date with the times is more likely to tempt prospective buyers that are eager to pay a little extra.
What are the 2025 Fall Paint Colour Trends?
While each paint company releases their own colour of the year, in 2025 there is a definite commonality between them. In general, the colours are rich, warm and earthy. Deep and spicy browns tip into lush plum colours. Complementary on the colour wheel, muted bluish blue-green hues provide a natural harmony with the comfortable browns. The 2025 colours are cozy, yet timeless and sophisticated and create a space anybody would want to snuggle into with a warm cappuccino sprinkled with cinnamon as the weather turns colder this fall.
The names give clues as to the feelings these colours are meant to evoke. Setting the stage, though not a paint colour, is the Pantone colour of the year 2025: ‘Mocha Mousse’ — the name effortlessly combining comfort with a cultured opulence. One of the paints on Sherwin-Williams’s colour palette for 2025, is a rich brown paint called ‘Grounded’, and indeed a room with this paint would create a serene, calming atmosphere. ‘Quietude,’ is the HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams colour of the year 2025, is a light blue-green hue that is as soothing as the ebb and flow of the ocean.
How to Incorporate Fall Paint Colours for 2025 into your Home
Unless you’re starting an interior design absolutely from scratch, the best way to choose a colour palette is to first look at your decor and pull colours from there. That being said, the trending colours for 2025 are opulent and warm, gorgeous at any time of the year, but especially perfect for fall. Their somewhat vintage character pairs well with rustic elements such as wood or stone as well as richly coloured or patterned accent fabrics. Once you’ve seen these colours, you might just want to update all your decor to match the paint!
However, barring a complete make-over, if you do want to incorporate these fall colours in some way, a practical way to go about it is to use them as inspiration to awaken a vision of a space that, as a whole, would invoke a feeling or atmosphere that appeals to you. If the idea of cozy yet sophisticated captivates you, you’re in luck with the 2025 trending fall colours.
The Three Colour Rule
Whether designing a colour scheme for the interior or exterior of your home, the three colour rule or sometimes also called the 60/30/10 rule is a good guide to start. A dominant colour is used for 60% of the surface or room and sets the overall tone, 30% for a secondary colour adds depth and complements the dominant colour and 10% for accents that add personality. For an exterior, this might mean the siding is painted with a dominant colour, the trims, windows and most doors with a secondary colour while the accent colour is reserved for areas you want to pop, such as the front door or shutters. An interior also includes decor, so you can have more fun with it!
While the plums and browns pair well with the ocean-like blue-greens, you’ll get a completely different feel depending on which one you use as a dominant, secondary or accent colour. Play with it!
Contact AZ Painting if you Need Help
Choosing a good fall colour scheme can be tricky. If you live in the Vancouver BC area, and are feeling overwhelmed or unsure about your colour scheme, AZ Painting offers free consultations, including expert colour guidance. Of course, we are experts at painting too!