Trending Now: Food-Inspired Colour Palettes

If you’ve been scrolling through Pinterest or Instagram lately, you might’ve noticed interiors looking a little more… delicious? 2025 has officially ushered in a trend we’re 100% on board with – food-inspired colour palettes.

Think buttery yellows, pistachio greens, tomato reds, rich plum, and chocolatey browns. These shades are warm, versatile, and full of personality – basically the colour equivalent of comfort food. And in a time when we’re all craving a bit more joy and softness in our spaces, it’s easy to see why this trend is catching on.

Why We Love This Trend

Food colours just feel good. They’re nostalgic, earthy, and familiar without being boring. They nod to the past (we see you, retro kitchens!) but still feel modern when paired with the right styling.

Plus, they’re surprisingly flexible. A chocolate brown can add depth and grounding to a neutral room, while a pop of tomato red brings bold energy to a hallway or front door. These aren’t gimmicky novelty colours – they’re rich, grown-up, and full of flavour (okay, we’ll stop with the food puns soon).

Our Favourite Food-Inspired Paint Shades

Here are a few tasty tones we’re seeing everywhere right now:

Butter Yellow

Dulux Heritage - Butter Cup | Farrow & Ball - Dayroom Yellow | Laura Ashley Paint - Sunshine

Warm, creamy, and sunshiney without going full daffodil. This shade is perfect for adding light to kitchens, dining rooms, or even a cheeky downstairs loo.

Try pairing it with: off-whites, warm woods, olive green or soft blue

Pistachio Green

Farrow & Ball - Cooking Apple Green | Little Greene - Pea Green | Paint & Paper Library - Chelsea Green II

Fresh, gentle and calming – pistachio tones sit somewhere between sage and mint. They’re beautiful in bedrooms or kitchens and work a treat with natural textures like wood and rattan.

Try pairing it with: warm neutrals, soft pinks, and brushed brass

Tomato Red

Dulux Heritage - Pugin Red | Little Greene - Atomic Red | Farrow & Ball Carte Blanche - Romesco

This one’s a bit more daring – but in the best way. Tomato red brings warmth and boldness without tipping into ‘stop sign’ territory. Great for a feature wall or even a piece of upcycled furniture.

Try pairing it with: rich browns, warm neutrals, chalky whites

Berry & Plum Tones

Farrow & Ball - Preference Red | Little Greene - Ashes Of Roses | Morris & Co Paint - Madox Madder

Think blackberry jam, ripe cherries, and juicy figs. These colours are deep and luxurious – perfect for cosy spaces like dining rooms, bedrooms or dramatic bathrooms.

Try pairing it with: gold accents, dusky pinks, or deep green

Chocolate Brown

Paint & Paper Library - Scarlet 'n' Rust | Little Greene - Ganache | Paint & Paper Library - Copper Beech

Hear us out, brown is back. No longer the forgotten neutral, chocolate tones are having a major moment. They’re rich, grounding, and work beautifully with everything from soft pinks to forest greens.

Try pairing it with: terracotta, caramel, soft lavender or olive

Fancy a Colour Match?

If you’ve got a favourite foodie reference (a jam jar label, a biscuit tin, even your favourite gelato colour), use our colour match service to get the shade you’re after. And if you don’t know what colour to go for just pop us a DM, emails us on sales@decoratingcentreonline.co.uk or call us on 01388 608144 and we’ll help match you with the perfect shade!

Ready to Try the Tasty Trend?

If you’re craving a little more colour in your home, this is such a fun place to start. Whether you go all in on chocolate walls or just add a lick of pistachio to your kitchen cupboards, food-inspired colours are a fab way to bring warmth and joy into your space.

Need help finding the perfect match? You know where to find us –  WhatsApp or email, socials,  we’re always up for a colour chat. And if you do give it a go, don’t forget to tag us on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok with your makeover pics. We love seeing your creativity come to life.

Helen x