When I asked which new color palettes we should expect to see refreshing our kitchens in 2025, interior designer, Lisa Staton, said, without hesitation: "Dusty pink is appearing as a new neutral.

The right color palette plays a significant role in cottagecore ... warm colors like yellow, blush, and dusty rose alongside warm neutrals and plenty of natural textures and materials.

While soft pastel hues are prominent in the cottagecore aesthetic, darker shades are acceptable, too. Warm, deep colors like dark teal, burnt umber, and olive green can be used sparingly throughout ...