How to Feature Pantone’s Color of the Year at Your Next Event

If you’ve been loving rich, chocolatey tones in event design, you’re not alone—Pantone just made it official!

The 2025 PANTONE Color of the Year is PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, and we’re already obsessed.

This warm, velvety brown is all about comfort, indulgence, and timeless elegance, making it perfect for everything from upscale weddings to corporate galas.

As big fans of incorporating Mocha Mousse into our own draping, furniture, lighting, and custom fabrications, we’re excited to see this color take center stage in the event world.

Ready to be inspired? Here are seven easy ways to feature Mocha Mousse at your next event.

1. Draping

Draping in Mocha Mousse instantly creates a cozy yet dramatic ambiance. Whether you go for ceiling treatments, tent draping, or backdrops, this shade adds depth and dimension while making the space feel inviting. Pair it with warm lighting and metallic accents for an ultra-luxurious effect.

Try This:

✔ Floor-to-ceiling velvet draping for an elegant, monochromatic look
✔ Layered with ivory, taupe, or deep jewel tones for contrast
✔ Used as a textured fabric canopy to bring warmth to tented events

2. Lighting

Overhead lighting be gone! Lighting plays a huge role in amplifying the richness of Mocha Mousse. Warm, golden lighting complements this hue beautifully, bringing out its depth and luxurious appeal.

Try This:

✔ Amber or warm white chandeliers and candelabras to enhance the richness of Mocha Mousse decor
✔ Mocha-hued tinted glassware or candle holders for a subtle touch
✔ Soft uplighting against Mocha Mousse draping for added drama

3. Dining Tables and Chairs

You can incorporate Mocha Mousse into your dining area in plenty of creative, elevated ways—no elaborate place settings required. This hue adds a sophisticated warmth to any dining environment. You don’t even need tablecloths if you can wrap your dining table in a rich Mocha Mousse colored fabric.

Try This:

✔ Custom fabric base or tabletop in Mocha Mousse for a one-of-a-kind dining table design
✔ Mocha Mousse tablecloths or runners for a cozy, refined feel
✔ Matching chair covers or upholstery to tie the look together
✔ Subtle props or center display pieces in Mocha Mousse to highlight the color story

4. Comfy Lounge Areas

Rich brown tones naturally evoke comfort and sophistication, making Mocha Mousse the perfect choice for lounge furniture and seating areas. Opt for velvet, suede, or leather textures to show off the color’s depth.

Try This:

✔ Plush Mocha Mousse sofas and armchairs for an upscale cocktail lounge
✔ Accent pillows in complementary neutrals or metallics for added style and texture
✔ Wooden side tables paired with Mocha Mousse-upholstered seats
✔ Accent chairs and ottomans in neutral tones for a curated, layered look

5. Bars & Barbacks

Mocha Mousse effortlessly elevates bars and barbacks, adding depth to key focal points where guests gather. Whether you opt for a minimalist or opulent setup, this hue brings an inviting, sophisticated vibe to any beverage station.

Try This:

✔ Mocha Mousse cladding on the front of bars for a striking, modern look
✔ Velvet or suede bar skirts and matching barstools for a plush feel
✔ Subtle lighting elements to highlight the bar’s rich color and textures

6. Panels

Mocha Mousse isn’t just for fabrics and furniture—it’s a stunning choice for textured wall panels, custom backdrops, and architectural details that add depth and richness to event spaces. This hue elevates statement walls and structural elements with a refined, fashion-forward touch.

Try This:

✔ Textured panel walls and mixed-material backdrops for a high-fashion aesthetic
✔ Custom Mocha Mousse fronts on bars, stages, and display installations
✔ Layered panel designs incorporating metallics, mirrors, or velvet for a luxe, dimensional look

7. Stage Fronts, Dance Floors, DJ Booths, Props, Signage & More!

For a final flourish, integrate Mocha Mousse into all the custom pieces that bring your event to life—props, stage fronts, dance floors, signage, floral carts, or any other décor element in need of a chic, chocolatey touch.

Try This:

✔ Mocha Mousse stage fronts or dance floors for a dramatic statement
✔ Branded signage in Mocha Mousse for corporate events or themed soirées
✔ Floral carts or other rolling displays painted or draped in this rich hue
✔ Large-scale props and backdrops that highlight Mocha Mousse as a focal color

Feeling Inspired?

Check out our latest inventory to see which furniture, lighting, and bars can match your Mocha Mousse vision.

And remember, no matter what you’re looking for, we can custom create anything you need in any color!

Photo Credits:

1.Planning and Design: Mindy Weiss Party Consultants | Fabrication, Draping, and Furniture: Revelry Event Designers | Florals: Jeff Leatham | Photography: John and Joseph

2. Planning: Lauren Shapiro | Chandeliers, Draping & Decor: Revelry Event Designers | Florals: Mark’s Garden | Photography: John and Joseph

3. Planning: International Event Company | Floral and Production Design: Mark’s Garden | Draping, Ceiling Treatment, Custom Tables & Chandeliers: Revelry Event Designers | Photography: John and Joseph

4. Planning: Details Event Planning & Lauren Shapiro | Draping, Furniture, Chandeliers & Decor: Revelry Event Designers | Floral Design: Mark’s Garden | Photography: Valorie Darling

5 & 6. Event Design, Furniture, Props, and Custom Decor: Revelry Event Designers | Floral Design: Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle & Design | Photography: Anna Anikina Photography

7. Planning and Design: Lauren Shapiro | Draping, Stage Fronts, Bars & Decor: Revelry Event Designers | Florals & Design: Mark’s Garden | Photography: Jay Lawrence Goldman

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