A highlight on the decor calendar, Pantone has just revealed its Colour of the Year 2025. Titled Mocha Mousse, the rich brown hue is the perfect way to add warmth and understated glamour to a space. It also ties into the long-standing biophilic trend, offering an elegant way to incorporate this natural shade into a decor scheme. From soft brown leather upholstery to wooden furniture, there are plenty of ways to add this comforting colour to a room – here, we share the best local stores to shop the trend.

Find finely-crafted wooden furniture at Meuble Fine Furniture

Well-crafted wooden furniture is the perfect way to introduce Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025 to your space, and you can find plenty of beautiful contemporary pieces at Meuble Fine Furniture.

Meuble Fine Furniture is a South African design and manufacturing studio specialising in contemporary wooden furniture for the home. Their mission is to craft timeless pieces that remain relevant for years and are built to last for generations.

Inspired by the concept of #softminimalism, Meuble Fine Furniture embraces the idea that “less” can be beautifully textured, layered, and understated. Their designs feature clean, simple forms that highlight the natural beauty of wood and the craftsmanship of joint details. If you’re searching for furniture that feels fresh yet evokes a sense of nature and nostalgia, Meuble Fine Furniture is the perfect place to explore.

When: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm
Where: Shop 108, Old Cape Quarter, De Waterkant, Cape Town

Visit OKHA for the hottest designs in the the trendiest colour

Offering a high-end selection of designer pieces for the home, OKHA offers progressive, elegant furniture, lighting, artisanal objects, and modern floor art.

Here, shoppers can find striking furniture and homeware items, including the new ‘Law and Disorder’ table lamp made of wood and brass, or the ‘Nicci’ armchair with wood or steel base, making it the perfect shop for those seeking a contemporary African aesthetic in step with global trends.

If you’re looking for a single signature piece to bring the Pantone Colour of the Year trend to live in your home, OKHA also collaborates with some of South Africa’s finest artists and artisans to create unique, rare objects that bring a space to life.

OKHA also offers a fully bespoke interior design service, tailoring every detail to your vision.

When: Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm | Sat 9am to 1pm
Where: 109 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town

Explore Incanda’s range of leather sofas

Offering a beautiful collection of furniture and homeware with a distinctly South African feel, Incanda is perhaps best known for its premium leather sofas.

The sofas are the ideal way to capture the colour and spirit of Mocha Mousse, their rich colour, natural texture, and comfy seating perfectly capturing the essence of the colour.

Shoppers can look forward to a wide selection of leather pieces, including sofas, which can be conveniently shopped by size, length, type of collection via their online store, accent and chairs, as well as stools, headboards, and more.

Incanda also offers interior design services and eco-friendly home decor through its subsidiary brand, Re-Create, which turns reclaimed materials into beautiful, functional products. This includes leather bags, backpacks, aprons, braai gloves and wine carriers – all beautifully crafted and right on trend.

When: Mon to Thurs 9am to 5pm | Fri 9am to 4pm | Sat 9am to 1.30pm
Where: 39 Main Road, Paarl, Cape Town

Shop trending furniture and homeware at La Grange Interiors

With items sourced from around the globe, shoppers will surely find beautiful chocolate-hued homeware, from glass vases to lighting shades, textured ceramics and more, at La Grange Interiors.

What makes La Grange Interiors so unique is the fact that each item is handpicked or custom-designed by owner Sumari Krige and usually has an unusual tale or experience attached to it – perfect for creating a warm and inviting interior.

New stock is unpacked weekly, so you’re always treated to some new inspiration. This includes the latest collections from prominent international brands such as District Eight, Pols Potten, 101 Copenhagen, Gommaire, Dutz Collection and Muubs.

Whether you’re looking for a striking statement piece, such as the wooden Lida Lounge Chair, that reflects the Pantone Colour of the Year 2025 or decorative smalls, La Grange Interiors should be top of your list of must-visit stores.

When: Mon to Thur 8:30am to 5pm | Fri 8:30am to 4pm | Sat 9:30am to 1pm
Where: Woodstock Quarter, 187 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

Discover pretty fabrics and smalls at Mavromac & Gatehouse

A novel, and easy, way to introduce the latest decor trend to your space is by updating your scatter cushions, tablecloths, napkins, upholstery or window coverings.

Mavromac & Gatehouse stocks a wide selection of local and international fabric brands perfect for this.

From textured neutrals to graphic prints, tribal designs, and more, Mavromac & Gatehouse offers an extensive selection of fabrics for all purposes, including the latest from Marvic Textiles, Colefax and Fowler, Larsen Fabrics and De Gournay.

The store also offers exclusively designed and well-selected furniture and accessories, and wall coverings.

When: Mon to Fri 8:30am 5pm
Where: 1 Camp Road, Wynberg, Cape Town

Get classic cool pieces at Block & Chisel

For an on-trend yet timeless aesthetic, look no further than Block & Chisel.

Renowned for their passion for antique furniture that inspires handcrafted pieces, Block & Chisel’s curated collections transcend the ordinary, infusing homes with timeless designs that inspire meaningful connections and enrich spaces with moments of laughter and love.

Block & Chisel’s extensive selection includes indoor and outdoor furniture such as tables, chairs and storage, as well as decorative items such as rugs, mirrors and art in contemporary, English country and French Provencal styles. In step with the latest decor styles, the Karoo Collection captures the rich, warm tones of the region in rustic wooden tables, chairs, cupboards, and more, while the Ebony collection offers a carefully curated collection of pieces that exude luxury and heritage, designed for those who appreciate modern design with traditional roots.

When: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm | Sat 9am to 1pm
Where: Corner Main Road and Paddington Road, Diep River, Cape Town | 35-43 Durban Road, Wynberg Village, Wynberg, Cape Town | 122 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town

Get inspired with The Cape Art Company

Another novel way to introduce the Pantone Colour of the Year 2025 to your interiors is through art.

The Cape Art Company stocks a huge range of pieces, from MDF wood art to printed room dividers, framed canvas collages and curated collections. The “Terracotta Dreaming” and “Abstract Curated Wall Art 5 Piece” curated sets are a great choice for capturing the Mocha Mousse trend.

Other popular products include botanical-printed kitchen and table linen with a variety of native protea designs to choose from, as well as room dividers, ottomans, scatter cushions, rugs, and more.

All their products are handmade from locally sourced and imported raw materials in Cape Town. The team prides itself on the craftsmanship and attention to detail they offer when manufacturing their products.

When: Mon to Thu 8am to 5pm | Fri 8am to 3.30pm | Sat to Sun 9am to 1pm
Where: 121 Rissik Street, Beaconvale, Parow, Cape Town