Delicious décor: The foodication of home interiors 

This summer, tasty hues are a key feature in living spaces, as more people embrace the foodication of their décor. We look at where this trend came from and how you can take a bite out of this new interiors trend in your home.

What is the foodication of interior design?

When Pantone unveiled Mocha Mousse as its colour of the year for 2025, it sparked a trend for delectable colours. This foodication of colour in home décor has become a popular choice for those seeking yummy colours for everything from their walls and furniture to accessories and soft furnishings.

"Foodication of colour in interior design isn’t a widely recognised term (yet!)," says Melissa Denham from Hammonds Furniture. "However, it’s an emerging concept, referring to how food-inspired colours are used in interior spaces to evoke emotion, comfort, or even appetite.”

As food can create an emotive and sensory response, it makes sense that we're craving these familiar colours to make us feel relaxed in our home. With hues inspired by some of our most comforting, enjoyable ingredients, these foodie tones naturally create a recipe for some attractive colour palettes.

Here is some food-themed décor to introduce to your home.

Butter yellow

If you want to boost the serotonin levels in your living room or create a soft, warm, warm, inviting hallway, opt for a beautifully butter yellow. "Butter yellow is a low to medium colour saturation of the primary colour yellow. Its mellow and creamy nature sits somewhere between a pastel yellow and a light, golden yellow – think of a softened butter," says Melissa.

A splash of this colour works well on walls in larger spaces, but if you want to avoid overwhelming a smaller room, use it for key pieces, such as the sofa or window dressings.

As well as being part of the foodication trend, butter yellow is a shade that taps into dopamine décor, making this a vibrant shade that's the perfect choice for your home this season.

Tomato red

Ready to make a statement? Tomato red is a ripe, vibrant tone that adds a burst of colour in any room. "Its ever-so-slightly orange hue and high saturation mean it’s a warm-toned red, opposed to a cool-toned red like cherry red,” says Melissa.

This is a colour that works well when it’s the feature colour in a rug or a throw placed over a neutral-coloured sofa. It also looks stunning on walls when it's the key colour in artwork or curtains – especially when used as a contrast against a lighter backdrop, making it a focal point.

Mint green

We recently talked about adding a delicious pistachio green to your home. Now, let's add another food-themed green to your décor with refreshing mint. This is a shade that adds a zing of colour.

As a standalone hue, it's striking, but it comes into its own when paired with other colours. Team it with throws and cushions in soft pastels to create a soothing living space. Alternatively, match it up with dark colours, such as burgundy or brown, to form a stark contrast that makes a statement in a hallway or stands out when it’s the main colour in wallpaper.

Mocha mousse 

Let's go back to the beginning. The colour that started this trend: mocha mousse. This rich, fluffy brown is a comforting colour that is effective in a range of settings around the home.

“Belonging within the neutral colour category, mocha mousse can be used as both a feature colour, or a base for an entire room," says Melissa. "Inspired by a blend of coffee and chocolate tones, it’s both deep yet muted.” 

This shade for your food-themed home décor is particularly delectable paired with cream-coloured fitted furniture, creating that delicious chocolate and vanilla combination. You might also want to introduce this shade in your soft furnishings. A coffee-coloured lampshade or chenille curtains are particularly effective against a warm, neutral base.

Create delicious décor with fitted furniture from Hammonds

If you're looking for food-coloured fitted furniture that taps into the foodication trend, request a free brochure from Hammonds to get inspired. When you're ready to bring your ideas to life, book a free design visit. One of our experts will help you visualise what your space would be like.