Five cosy paint colours that are bang on trend for autumn winter 2025 – and there’s a shade making a huge resurgence

AUTUMN has finally arrived and with it comes the cold, rain and wind that drives many Brits indoors. 

But this increased time spent inside our homes has coincided with a 60 per cent month-on-month increase in Pinterest searches for ‘home decor.’

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If you want your home to feel cosy and warm this season, you’ve come to the right place[/caption]

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Here, an interior guru has revealed the five paint colours that are bang on trend for autumn winter[/caption]

Not only this, but UK Google searches for ‘paint colours’ have hit 275,000 in the past month alone. 

According to a recent study conducted by paint manufacturer Ronseal, over half of Brits make a financial investment into ensuring their home feels cosier when autumn arrives – doing everything from purchasing soft furnishings and candles or spending time doing DIY jobs, such as applying a fresh lick of paint.

To inspire those looking to give their home a makeover, Ronseal has enlisted their resident interior paint expert, Clara Dursent, to share her predictions on the top five colours which will be trending during the 2025 A/W season.

As well as a popular neutral hue making the cut, there’s also a vintage shade that’s bound to have a huge resurgence.  

Not only this, but Clara also revealed her practical tips and tricks to make a room feel super cosy and warm ahead of the colder temperatures.

So if you want a pad that’s sure to impress your guests, then you’ve come to the right place and will need to take notes. 

Marigold Yellow

According to Clara, Marigold Yellow is a paint shade you won’t want to miss this season.

She said: “Butter Yellow has been widely coined as the colour of the year across fashion and interiors, and though the shade is typically associated with spring and summer, darker yellow tones can be the perfect option for creating a cosy colour scheme at home.

“Vintage colours have seen a huge resurgence this year, with the likes of Oxblood and Peach being used to channel a countryside aesthetic, and rich mustard yellow shades, like Marigold, are no exception. 

“This shade works well with natural wood tones and shades of brown to create a rustic, yet cosy look.

“For those who may be fearful of painting an entire room in a bold yellow shade, try introducing hints of the shade through soft furnishings and accessories before making the leap to wall application. 

“Or, alternatively, think about making a statement by painting interior woodwork like doors, skirting and windowsills in this rich yellow hue of the moment.”

Burnt Orange

As well as this, Burnt Orange is another to add to your paint shopping list.

Clara added: “Orange tones are synonymous with autumn; however, sometimes this bold, pumpkin shade can feel too overwhelming for home interiors.

“Burnt Orange and rust shades are much more versatile and can be incorporated much more easily than a bold pop of orange, whilst also being versatile enough to look great all year round, especially when combined with complimentary blue or green shades like navy and sage, or even bold contrasting colours like dusky pinks for the Maximalists amongst us.”

Olive Green

Additionally, it’s time to ditch grey and opt for Olive Green if you want a home that’s going to impress.

The interior guru explained: “Muted earthy green shades, like sage and olive, are the perfect option for interior paint all year round, but especially in the colder seasons to the shade’s connotations with nature, something which becomes increasingly off limits due to poor weather and declining daylight hours. 

“An honorary neutral tone, muted greens are extremely versatile whether you’re incorporating them into existing colour palettes or you want to opt for colour drenching. 

The versatility of these tones are making them an incredibly popular choice for autumn home refreshes

Clara Dursent

“Muted green pairs perfectly with wood flooring and furniture, earth tones and house plants – bolstering the natural world aesthetic in your home.

“Green is expected to be incredibly popular in autumn 2025, with Google searches for ‘green living room’ up 20 per cent versus last quarter and this doesn’t just extend to paint shades, but upholstery and textiles, artwork, and even tiling. 

“The versatility of these tones are making them an incredibly popular choice for autumn home refreshes.”

Shades of Pink

Not only this, but according to this expert, pink tones are soon to be seen in homes all around the UK very soon.

Clara shared: “Red and pink tones are often neglected options when it comes to interiors, as they can be perceived as hard to style and overbearing. 

“However, they can be a great way to add warmth to a room, especially during the autumn and winter months.

“Deep burgundy can make a room feel luxurious and decadent, especially when balanced with creams, warm oak and pops of pale pink – while a rich, hazy pink is warm and comforting, yet works all year round.”

Chocolate Brown

The final paint colour you won’t want to miss is bound to make your home feel super cosy and warm this season.

The interior expert highlighted: “The presence of this rich neutral on fashion runways over the past year, combined with Pantone awarding Mocha Mousse as their colour of the year for 2025, have firmly cemented brown as a colour having a real moment in the design spotlight – whether fashion or interiors, and we’re going to see it have a huge presence through the colder months. 

“Chocolate brown can instantly bring warmth to a space, and its neutral hue means it can be paired with practically any colour scheme, from pale blues and greens to muted pinks and oranges.”

Utilising colour to make a home feel cosy

If you want your home to feel winter ready, colour drenching is another great place to start.

Clara shared: “Colour drenching has really gained momentum in the past few years. It’s essentially where you paint every element of a whole room or area of the home in the same colour.  

“Often this extends to furniture, radiators, ceilings and skirting boards which creates a uniformed aesthetic that helps planned focal points like artwork or soft furnishings stand out in a room.

Colour drenching also provides a great opportunity to give old furniture some TLC and a new lease of life

Clara Dursent

“It can also create the illusion of added space due to there being no harsh interrupting lines, for example where walls meet ceilings or skirting boards or radiators interrupting the block colour.”

Clara recognised that colour drenching aims to create a space that feels “cohesive, dramatic, and luxurious.”

Not only this, but it can also be “a great option to make a room feel cosier and more intimate.”

Clara concluded: “For a space designed for relaxation, like a living room or bedroom, a darker colour is the best option for colour drenching – like navy blue or bottle green. 

“If you want the space to feel cosy during the winter but open and airy during the summer months, opt for a mid-toned shade such as olive green or a muted mauve.

“Colour drenching also provides a great opportunity to give old furniture some TLC and a new lease of life.”

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According to Clara, green is expected to be incredibly popular in autumn 2025[/caption]

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Clara believes that chocolate brown can “instantly bring warmth to a space”[/caption]

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