Asian Paints ColourNext unveiled the 22nd edition of its acclaimed Colour and Material Intelligence forecast. For over 20 years, the company has led the industry, using its expertise to predict trends that reflect the cultural and social landscape. As the only initiative in the subcontinent, ColourNext introduced the Colour of the Year, Wallpaper of the Year for 2025, and four trend stories, offering a forward-looking guide for the design and décor industry.
The Colour of the Year for 2025 is Cardinal, chosen for its complexity of being human. In an era where authenticity is valued more than ever, Cardinal reflects the desire for deeper connections with ourselves, our emotions, and the world around us. It evokes the warmth of nostalgia, the mindfulness of the present, and the boldness of the future. Whether in interiors, fashion, or design, this dusky shade adds a layer of richness and introspection, making every space feel personal and powerful.
Spring Tune, the Wallpaper of the Year for 2025, is a poetic expression of nature's quiet elegance, blending art and nostalgia into a timeless visual symphony. The four accompanying forecast design directions for 2025 are Feel More, Salt, India Everywhere, and Bad Taste. Each offers a unique perspective on rediscovery and originality.
Amit Syngle, Managing Director and CEO of Asian Paints Ltd., said, "For over two decades, ColourNext has been a pioneer in decoding India's evolving design landscape, providing a definitive direction for colour and material innovations through rigorous research and analysis. The ColourNext forecast reflects our world's cultural, emotional, and aesthetic shifts. The Colour of the Year, Cardinal, and the four design directions for 2025 encapsulate these transformations, providing designers and creators with inspiration. At Asian Paints, we remain committed to leading industry conversations and pushing the boundaries of design, ensuring that colour not only enhances spaces but also shapes experiences, inspires innovation and influences creative expression."
The Cardinal emerges as the Colour of the Year and symbolises emotion; it is immersive, mystical, pensive, imaginative, and thought-provoking. Cardinal urges us to embrace the spectrum of our feelings, from joy and vitality to stillness and contemplation. It is a reminder to feel everything without judgment, to sit with our emotions, and to find beauty in raw, unfiltered authenticity.
Asian Paints unveils 'Spring Tune' as the 2025 Wallpaper of the Year. Inspired by the serene corners of an ancient Indian courtyard, Spring Tune unfolds like a poetic reverie, where each blossom whispers a story of stillness and grace. Delicate stems and patient petals rise from attar bottles, reaching towards an infinite sky that belongs everywhere and nowhere, just like the warmth of a home that feels lived in forever. Beneath their branches, in the air humming with possibilities, time slows down, inviting one to simply be. A celebration of unhurried elegance, Spring Tune transforms spaces into peaceful sanctuaries where design and nostalgia blend perfectly.
Each of the accompanying forecast stories spells a narrative that connects with individuals differently.
