Which Neutral They Think Is Replacing White in 2025

Bored of white? Here are the shades to consider instead for the year ahead

Text by Natasha Brinsmead

While white will always be a safe shade to use in your home, it is certainly not the only route to fresh and calming neutral color schemes.

Personally, I've lost count of how many times a tin of fresh white paint has come to the rescue for me. It's perfect for slathering over the walls of a tired fixer-upper after you first move in and are still deciding what to do with it. Plus, it requires very little in the way of thought when it comes to color pairings.

That said, while bright white has its time and place, there are so many other neutrals out there to consider, many of which offer far more design versatility. With that in mind, we asked design and color experts which neutral shade they expect to replace white in 2025, and how it would be best used in our homes. Here's what they said.

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