Will 2025 pass us by in a shade of cinnamon? That's according to color experts at the American Paint Company.
Cinnamon brown shade is predicted to be the color of the year 2025
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Color of the year 2025
Cinnamon Slate is a warm, neutral hue that combines soft plum with velvety brown. True to its name, the shade is somewhat reminiscent of cinnamon mixed with a muted shade of clay. Thus, it brings to mind natural pigments. Such a color is perfect if you want to add warmth and elegance to the interior.
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How to use this color in an arrangement?
Accents on the walls
This is a warm and soft shade, so you can safely paint all the walls with it. However, if you want a more diverse effect, use Cinnamon Slate only on one or two of them. This will help you create a cozy and modern atmosphere, for example, in the living room or bedroom. Surfaces covered with this color will stand out beautifully, especially when combined with light beiges or creams.
Combine the Cinnamon Slate shade with broken white for a fresh and elegant arrangement
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Furnishings in warm tones
Upholstery ofsofas, armchairs or pillows in the shade of Cinnamon Slate will give the interior a cozy feel. The shade Cinnamon Slate perfectly harmonizes with furniture with rounded edges, and thanks to its brown tones, it blends perfectly with wood. Thus, it will be great for vintage-style interiors in particular.
Cinnamon brown shade looks beautiful in combination with wood and rounded forms
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Cinnamon shade in the kitchen
Cinnamon fronts will give the kitchen a sophisticated yet cozy look. This color combines well with copper or gold handles, adding glamour and character to the interior. Fronts in this shade also blend beautifully with white, graphite or shades of green, creating eye-catching contrasts. You can also introduce this color through accessories such as bowls, jugs, vases or even tiles on the wall above the countertop. Cinnamon tiles with a delicate texture will create a pleasant retro effect, which will work well in kitchens styled in the 1970s.
Cinnamon brown will work well, for example, on the wall above the countertop in the kitchen
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Climatic decorations
Cinnamon brown accessories are a great choice if you want to bring warmth and coziness to your interior - especially in the autumn-winter season. A cinnamon bedspread or blanket is an easy way to warm up a space while adding depth and character. Such a color goes well with boho style, which draws inspiration from nature, and Scandinavian style, in which the main colors are subdued and accents create a pleasant contrast.
With what colors to combine Cinnamon Slate shade?
The combination of cinnamon brown with delicate powder pink creates a subtle, elegant contrast, which gives the interior softness and warmth. Such a duo will work especially well in bedrooms, where harmony and coziness are needed. Also, subdued, slightly dimmed green works well with cinnamon brown, creating a juxtaposition inspired by nature. Such a combination perfectly suits boho or rustic style interiors, bringing calm and freshness to the space.
Muted green goes well with cinnamon brown
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A shade of dim, cool purple will introduce some depth, creating a contrast with the warmth of cinnamon. Such a composition will work well in elegant and modern interiors, giving them a distinct character. The combination of cinnamon with deep, dark green creates a classic combination. This is a very elegant and timeless combination, ideal for vintage or modern rustic interiors, especially when combined with natural wood. Intense blue contrasts with warm cinnamon, creating a modern and intriguing combination. Ideal for expressive interiors that need strong color accents. The combination of these two colors can be bold, but at the same time very stylish.
You can combine cinnamon brown with dark green and powder pink, among others
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