Goodbye, all-white everything!

In anticipation of the new year, we turned toSouthern design prosfor their2025 paint color trendsand insights.

Even so, there are still some practices she and other designers say we should leave behindand quickly!

McNeill Family Farmhouse in Americus, Georgia, Living Room

Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; STYLING: CHRISTINA WRESSELL

Here are five paint color trends Southern decorators are ready to ditch in 2025.

Overcommitting to Cool Hues

Multiple decorators are anticipating a new-year warmup.

I am ready to ditch gray and stark white," saysBecky Nielsen Filipski, a Nashville designer.

Natalie Steen Entry

Credit:Alison Gootee, Styling: Page Mullins; Interior design: Lila Malone

“I think people are leaning towards warmer whites for trim and kitchens too!

She recommendsBenjamin Moore’s Linen White (912), specifically.

Cool whites are a paint trend to leave behind, says Austin designerSarah Stacey.

McNeill Family Farmhouse Butler’s Pantry

Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; STYLING: CHRISTINA WRESSELL

Earth tones layer so naturally with wood tones and textures.

Farrow & Ball New White (59)

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Stephanie Sabbe Nashville living room

Credit:Photographer: James Ransom; Styling: Christina Wressell; Interior design: Stephanie Sabbe