
It’s officially December which means we're nearly at the end of the year with the start of a new one right ahead of us. In anticipation of 2026, I’m looking ahead to the new year. And it’s not just the year number that we’ll be changing – there are also paint colours to leave in 2025.
According to paint and colour pros, there are certain paint trends that are best to be left behind – some of these won’t be any surprise to you as we’ve all been slowly falling out of love with these previously popular colours. Meanwhile, some of the other hues on this list might be a bit of a shock. But don’t worry, the experts also reveal what tones to opt for instead as you welcome 2026 in your home.