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.
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: 12 D Kramer Road, Kramerville, Johannesburg
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 9am to 5pm | Fri 9am to 4pm | Sat 9:30am to 2pm
Where: 69 Kramer Road, Kramerville, Johannesburg
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 Fri 9am to 7pm | Sat to Sun 9am to 5pm
Where: Shop 40A & 41 Brooklyn Square, Middel Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, Johannesburg
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 3pm
Where: 1 Charles Crescent, Sandton, Johannesburg
Find finely-crafted wooden furniture at Homewood
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 Homewood.
Homewood shares its passion for the environment through its products, offering sustainable, handcrafted wood furniture inspired by cultural heritage and nature.
Homewood’s extensive range of made-to-order, handcrafted wood furniture is designed for comfort, functionality, and, most importantly, to make you feel at home. This includes indoor and outdoor ranges, with items ranging from four-poster beds and desks to outdoor dining and lounge sets. Blended with various wood types, materials, and textures, these beautifully crafted pieces draw inspiration from cultural influences and African heritage.
Their ethos is simple, personal, and impactful – sharing the vision of eco-friendly practices and providing a fruitful workspace for staff members to strengthen their trade and grow.
When: Mon to Thur 9am to 4.30pm | Fri 9am to 4pm | Sat 9am to 1pm
Where: 1st Floor, 9 Kramer Road, Kramerville, Sandton, Johannesburg
Get inspired with Jasper & Jute
Another novel way to introduce the Pantone Colour of the Year 2025 to your interiors is through art.
Jasper & Jute offers a selection of framed art prints that work impeccably well when paired together in a gallery wall. Each option intentionally mixes styles, colours and sizes to achieve a well-balanced look, as if it were curated by an art collector or interior designer, making decoration super easy. Their ‘Gallery Wall 1’ option is a great choice for capturing the Mocha Mousse trend.
Jasper & Jute also offers original works by a wide range of local artists, including Semi Lubisi, Jozelle McLea, Georgina Stuart, and Thandazani Ndlovu Originals, and the store is the exclusive stockist of works by Slim Aarons.
Customers will also find pretty prints and frames here, and owner Katy Ward is always on hand to offer personalised art consultation services.
When: By appointment
Where: Craighall, Randburg, Gauteng
Pick up the latest trending pieces at KARE Johannesburg
Offering a wide selection of unique designer pieces for the home, KARE Johannesburg is known for its unique furniture and homeware designs, each on-trend and authentic, never boring and always full of imagination and inspiration.
Here, shoppers can find the latest on-trend designs from across the globe. This includes fascinating discoveries from obscure artisan workshops and slightly crazy but unique pieces of furniture creating a ‘wow’ effect, not to mention lovingly crafted solid wood furniture that will be cherished for a lifetime. If you’re looking for a single signature piece to bring the Pantone Colour of the Year trend to life in your home, KARE Johannesburg is where you’ll find it. Whether you want to go big with a statement piece such as the ‘Livia Melange’ sofa or add just a hint of the hue to your home with accessories such as the ‘Nevada’ scatter cushion.
Let yourself be inspired by KARE Johannesburg’s extraordinary furniture, decor accessories and lights – the store not only stocks great lifestyle products but is also filled with fascinating interior design ideas, which makes shopping an inspiring experience.
When: Mon to Fri 9am to 4.30pm | Sat 10am to 2pm
Where: 20 Archimedes Road, Design on Apple, Kramerville, Sandton, Johannesburg
