Earth Tones Evolved: 2025 Color Trends Grounded in — and Inspired By — Nature

As 2025 unfolds, interior design is taking a deliberate step away from the cool tones of the past and embracing earth tones: a richer, more grounded palette inspired by the raw beauty of the earth.

Homeowners and designers alike are rediscovering the warmth of natural materials and the emotional connection found in organic color stories. This year’s color trends are all about balance, rooted in warm browns and creams, clay reds, olive greens, and smoky ambers—a return to earth that feels both timeless and modern.

Nature as Muse: The Rise of Earth-Centric Hues

Where cool greys and stark whites once stood alone, 2025’s home design palette now finds balance in nature’s own neutral zone. Earth tones are being layered in—warm, tactile hues that soften the sharper edges of minimalism. These shades evoke grounding, stability, and calm—qualities we continue to crave in our living spaces.

Creams, with their quiet elegance, are especially alluring, bringing a sense of warmth and refinement.

“Browns have [also] gained momentum due to their association with stability and comfort,” Emily Kantz, color marketing manager at Sherwin-Williams, tells Martha Stewart. “Their quiet, natural quality brings a sense of richness and tranquility to any space, transforming it into a personal retreat.”

At Native Trails, we’ve always believed that true luxury is rooted in authenticity. Our newest NativeStone® finishes—Sage, Terracotta, Sand, and Forest—echo this emerging aesthetic, offering handcrafted, sustainable sinks and tubs that perfectly align with this earthy palette.

A Palette of Products: Designing with Earth Tones

From rustic bathrooms to modern organic kitchens, here’s some inspiration to bring this year’s grounded aesthetic to life with Native Trails products.

Small Space, Big Impact

Earth tones aren’t just for expansive living rooms or sprawling kitchens—they shine just as beautifully in smaller spaces, where their grounding effect can make a significant design impact. Whether you’re designing a butler’s pantry, powder room, or reading nook, these warm, organic hues create an intimate, calming atmosphere.

Interior designer Dana Wolter highlights their versatility: “Rust and taupe hues can look very beautiful in a home—especially in a smaller space, like a butler’s pantry,” she told Martha Stewart. These rich tones add depth without overwhelming, offering a cozy sophistication that feels both personal and timeless.

Reclaimed Wood Vanities: Organic Warmth

Native Trails reclaimed wood vanities are the epitome of eco-chic. Crafted from salvaged wood, each piece offers unique textures and natural tones that complement earthy color palettes.

Pair a natural wood vanity with a NativeStone vanity top for a high-contrast, grounded look.

The Natural Radiance of a Copper Sink

Copper’s timeless appeal gets a fresh update in the earth-tone era. The rich, living finish of Native Trails copper sinks and bathtubs deepens with age, echoing the clay reds and warm browns trending in 2025. Whether it’s a statement freestanding copper bathtub or a hand-hammered kitchen sink, copper brings depth and dimension to any space grounded in natural elements.

NativeStone in Earth-Centric Finishes

New NativeStone finishes—Sage, Terracotta, Sand, and Forest—are deeply rooted in the natural world, drawing from the colors of sunbaked clay, wild landscapes, and forested terrains. Earth-centric by design, they bring an organic warmth to any space and effortlessly complement a range of interior styles—from rustic to contemporary. Whether used to create a sense of calm, add subtle texture, or blur the line between indoors and out, these finishes help connect the built environment to nature in a meaningful, modern way.

These hues also “provide an excellent backdrop for bolder colors and patterns to layer on top,” Roger Higgins, interior designer, tells Martha Stewart . “You can mix virtually any earth tones together, and they always look great.”

Designing for the Future with Nature in Mind

These evolved earth tones aren’t just a passing trend—they represent a deeper shift toward sustainable, nature-inspired living. At Native Trails, we’re proud to support this movement with products that are artisan-crafted, environmentally conscious, and visually harmonious with nature’s palette.

Whether you’re redesigning a single space or curating an entire home, 2025 is the year to embrace the warmth, richness, and serenity of the earth. Let your design story be one of connection—to the land, to craftsmanship, and to timeless style.