Color Focus: Incorporating Pantone Colors into Home Design

Color has the power to shape a mood, warm a room, and define a space — and in luxury design, it’s one of the most nuanced tools in the palette. At TrueLux Fine Homes, we believe in blending on-trend tones with enduring elements to create interiors that are both current and timeless.

This year, Pantone’s Color of the Year — Mocha Mousse 17-1230 — takes center stage. A warm, grounded brown, it offers a sense of comfort and richness that works beautifully across a range of architectural styles. Whether used in a statement piece or a subtle accent, it brings depth and warmth without overpowering a space.

Here’s how to thoughtfully incorporate Mocha Mousse — and other seasonal hues — into your luxury home design in ways that feel refined, lasting, and entirely your own.

Weaving Trendy Hues into Timeless Interiors

Incorporating seasonal colors into a custom home doesn’t mean chasing fleeting trends — it means curating the right accents that complement your home’s architecture and core palette.

Mocha Mousse is an ideal example: earthy, sophisticated, and versatile enough to be used in both traditional and modern settings. Rather than painting entire rooms or making bold commitments, we recommend layering in color through

• Plaster-finished feature walls or millwork in tonal browns
• Textiles and upholstery in warm neutrals with rich undertones
• Custom drapery, pillows, or accent furniture that feel intentionally seasonal
• Art curation that highlights earthy palettes and natural themes

TrueLux Tip: Treat color as a supporting character — not the lead — by weaving it into tactile surfaces and design accents rather than focal architectural features

Pairing Seasonal Colors with Classic Materials

Luxury homes are built to last — and so are the materials we choose. The key to making seasonal colors feel elevated is pairing them with timeless textures that have history and integrity.

TrueLux Execution: During a custom build or remodel, our team walks you through cohesive pairings in our finish library — blending materials like white oak flooring, soft plaster, and aged bronze to create a canvas where seasonal hues shine effortlessly.

Paint & Fabric Selections for a Refined Look

Paint and textiles offer a practical, luxurious way to introduce seasonal tones like Mocha Mousse without committing to structural change. When working with clients, we often curate from designer-forward collections that bring richness and refinement.

Paint Pairings

• Mocha Mousse-Inspired:
  • Benjamin Moore’s Spanish Brown
  • Farrow & Ball’s London Clay
  • Sherwin-Williams’ Foothills

These rich, layered browns have complex undertones that shift beautifully throughout the day.

Fabric & Textile Ideas

• Fabricut: Look for warm-toned velvets, textured bouclés, or embroidered linens in earth tones
• Kravet: Muted wool blends and suede-like textures in camel, cognac, and coffee
• Schumacher: Bold yet balanced patterns for pillows or drapery in terracotta and warm taupes

These are the details that soften a space and bring seasonal color to life — with clarity, not clutter.

At-a-Glance: Seasonal Color Integration