How to introduce a baked earth palette to your home

Create cosy, reassuring interiors that are both timeless and chic with a baked earth colour palette. One of the dominant interior trends for 2025, these warming shades add depth and dimension without compromising calmness, a fashionable update on the classic neutral scheme.

Explore how to introduce these rich shades in your spaces and their different effects depending on which way you choose to incorporate them.

What are baked earth colours?

Baked earth colours are the latest take on neutral interiors. Just a decade ago, grey tones ruled the roost but an enthusiasm for comforting styles like cottagecore and hygge has driven a shift from cool to warm neutrals. This is reflected in the last two Pantone Colour of the Year choices: Peach Fuzz and 2025's Mocha Mousse.

The baked earth palette includes wide-ranging warm neutrals that are muted but richly coloured rather than light. Think caramels and muted pinks like sunbaked clay as an update on cream and taupe, and fiery terracotta rather than brown. Trends towards stronger paint colours are driving interior design in 2025, so seize the chance to intensify your décor for a home that hugs you.

Introducing the baked earth palette

There are several ways to approach introducing these rich earth tones into your interiors. The size and function of your spaces should influence your decisions as much as your personal taste to ensure a harmonious home design. Browse below for inspiration on how to feature these colours:

Warm your walls and floors

Embrace a Mediterranean design with terracotta floors. This could be in the form of traditional tiles – a beautiful and practical choice in kitchens and bathrooms – or a coral carpet. Alternatively, install wooden flooring with a red hue such as dark oak, cherry or rosewood. Baked earth floors are deeply grounding, helping you feel safe and secure in your home.

Warm neutrals on the walls make rooms feel more comforting without being claustrophobic. Experiment with a gentle pink to bring positivity to rest spaces like the bedroom and a sophisticated ochre for more character and cheer in the kitchen. Caramel will ensure relaxation in your living room; larger spaces with plenty of natural light are best suited to stronger shades.

Include subtle accents

Running baked earth colours across your walls and floors might feel like too much of a drastic change. If this is you, look at ways to include subtle accents that pick up the trend without making it the main palette of the room. Examples include featuring suitable colours in furniture or fabric accessories like cushions and rugs or displaying decorations in that colourway. This still imbues the space with warmth but gives you more room to breathe.

Pairing these touches against other natural shades guarantees that they will work in the space. A sunbaked clay sofa and ochre chair will balance beautifully against a backdrop of magnolia walls and beige fitted furniture from Hammonds. Incorporating contrasting nature shades like green and sky blue lifts the design while maintaining the calming sense of being outdoors.

Play with your textures

Enhance the connection to the earth by playing with the textures in your room design and prioritising natural materials. Integrating a variety of these materials adds interest and makes the eye dance while maintaining a calmingly consistent theme.

Wood is the obvious option and is easily introduced. Install timber floorboards – or lookalike alternatives that are more affordable and durable – or showcase it in furnishings such as coffee tables, shelves and wardrobes. You could opt for natural finishes or painted pieces to suit your aesthetic. Incorporating glass table tops or cupboard doors will modernise and open up the space without detracting from the overall effect.

Complement bolder walls and furniture with fabrics at the lighter end of the baked earth spectrum. A beige wool throw breaks up the solid colour of a sofa, while a rattan rug will have the same impact on a terracotta tiled floor. Thin linen window dressings, whether minimalist blinds or pleated curtains, in 'biscuit' will maximise light and brightness around your windows.

Get tailored insights from Hammonds

Embracing baked earth colours in your interiors will instantly make your home more welcoming. Rooms will cradle you, helping you switch off and destress within seconds of walking through the door.

For assistance with putting together palettes and choosing key furnishings, book a free design visit from one of our experts. They will give you tailored advice on how to use these cosy colours to elevate your space and which Hammonds furniture best suits your schemes.