Latest Outdoor Paint Trends Anticipated for 2025 Reveal Timeless Elegance, Backed by Little Greene's Colorful Exterior Collection Evidence

Liven Up Your Curb Appeal: Trends for Exterior Paint in 2025

Summer's gone, and it's time to give your home's exterior a facelift. A fresh coat of paint is an easy and transformative solution for a quick fix. And who knows better about this than Little Greene, the family-run British brand with years of expertise in paint and wallpaper? With their outdoor paint collection, they're bringing their heritage right to your front door.

I sat down with Ruth Mottershead, Little Greene's creative director, to talk about the future of color trends for exterior paint. Interestingly, some of the most popular color choices for 2025 aren't exactly new; they're old favorites, given a fresh spin.

Ruth explained that some of their oldest colors, such as Celestial Blue (discovered in a color card from 1807), remain popular and can be used in contemporary ways, both indoors and out. Unlike interior colors, exterior tones evolve at a more measured pace, with timeless favorites like white continuing to be a go-to choice due to its uplifting appeal.

While black has traditionally been a favorite for exterior woodwork, we're seeing a shift towards softer, more complex shades such as Pompeian Ash. The effect is just as bold, but with a slightly less severe tone.

Green is making its way into outdoor spaces, too. By layering traditional muted green tones such as Kitchen Green and Green Stone with earthy neutrals like Book Room Green and Sage Green, you can create a scheme that mirrors nature, providing a sense of tranquility and well-being.

If you're not ready for a full exterior repaint, Ruth suggests starting small by painting your front door. Wooden furniture, planters, and shutters can also benefit from a contrasting trim color, adding depth and character without overpowering.

But the biggest change isn't in color – it's in finish. Masonry paint, a highly durable, protective acrylic designed to withstand the elements, is fast becoming the go-to choice for 2025. Protect your home while giving it a stylish update with Little Greene's Intelligent Masonry Paint, which offers features like dirt and water resistance, anti-fungal properties, and anti-aging technology.

So, get ready to say goodbye to outdated trends and embrace the classics with a twist. Here are Ruth's standout shades and finishes for 2025:

Price: $52 per quartLittle Greene's Intelligent Exterior Eggshell is a self-priming finish that works seamlessly on woodwork and metalwork. Drying in just 2-4 hours, it allows you to achieve a beautiful finish with minimal time and effort.
Price: $125 per gallonRefreshing sheds, fencing, garden doors, window frames, or doors, Ruth recommends Celestial Blue – a soft, atmospheric hue that complements white or red brick and will reflect light beautifully, subtly changing throughout the day.
Price: $36 per quartFor prepping delicate, patch-repaired, or friable surfaces, or transitioning between bold and pale colors, Little Greene's ASP (All Surface Primer) is the ideal choice. Its advanced formula ensures that light grays hold their depth, and darker hues apply evenly, allowing 2025's moody neutral colors to shine without worry.
Price: $52 per quartPairing a light brown facade with deeper chocolate-colored accents creates a rich, harmonious look. Use the boldest shade for exterior woodwork and the softer tone for entryways and interior transitions to create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
Price: $125 per gallonLittle Greene's Masonry finish offers a high-gloss, high-impact finish in Hopper. Suitable for exterior woodwork and primed metals, it's a water-based alternative to traditional oil gloss, equally tough, environmentally friendly, and fully washable.

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In 2025, trends indicate a preference for DIY projects in interior design, with a resurgence of old favorites such as Kitchen Green and Celestial Blue for furniture and living room color schemes, creating a tranquil and harmonious living space.
The kitchen is not the only place where green is making its presence known; this trendy color is also being incorporated into outdoor spaces like the living room and garden through the use of soft, muted tones such as Green Stone and Sage Green, coupled with earthy neutrals for a natural appeal.
A fresh coat of paint isn't just for home exteriors; art enthusiasts can explore contemporary trends by experimenting with colorful DIY projects, such as painting their front door or adding contrasting trims to wooden furniture, planters, and shutters for added depth and character.
In line with lifestyle preferences, an emphasis has been placed on selecting furniture with a home-and-garden theme, giving homes a warm, inviting atmosphere reminiscent of classic, timeless interiors.
To more effectively combine the indoor and outdoor living space, consider adopting a design style that includes matching light brown facades with rich, chocolate-colored accents, ensuring a seamless transition that reflects the latest trends in lifestyle and home-and-garden DIY projects.

Latest Outdoor Paint Trends Anticipated for 2025 Reveal Timeless Elegance, Backed by Little Greene's Colorful Exterior Collection Evidence