Whether you're more of a neutral fan or all about incorporating color, no one can deny how satisfying a fresh coat of paint is. Regardless of where you fall on the color-loving spectrum, the common theme among designers is that it's time to kick things up a notch in the new year.

If you hopped onto this bold paint color fad in 2024, you might want to reconsider in 2025. Designers are ready to see this painting trend fade away.

Whether you’re all-in on color or prefer neutrals, there’s no denying that a new coat of paint is an impactful and affordable way to overhaul a room. In anticipation of the new year, we turned to Southern design pros for their 2025 paint color trends—including which ones to avoid.

Here are the colors you may want to think twice about using in your home.