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In 2025 we’re dreaming of hot desert nights and sandy sunsets. When it comes to nature’s own color palettes, there’s nowhere quite like the desert. If you’re looking for a way to warm up your interior in a cohesive way, consider a desert-inspired color palette. Combine bright, tangerine hues with earthy shades for a look that’s both natural and exciting. Select shades that make you feel happy without overwhelming your space. Desert colors are cozy, welcoming, and effortlessly chic. Make your interior resemble a rich, desert sunrise, and discover warm color painting ideas and wall art to match!
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The Right Décor for a Desert Color Palette
The Right Décor for a Desert Color Palette
As you build your desert-inspired color scheme, it’s important to consider what kind of décor will best match your palette. The desert is a place where free spirits thrive, which means boho décor is the perfect option to showcase desert shades. Try one of our spiritual Mandala prints to elevate your interior and your mindset. The desert is also a place where time seems to freeze, which means vintage décor will fit perfectly into a desert-style space. Our art director, Tirzah Goodman, has curated a special collection of wall art inspired by vintage road trips across the USA. Choose a print with a town or route that exemplifies the beauty of the desert. Your desert color palette will look incredible with one of our timeless poster prints.
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A Trendy Twist
While we’ll explore the classic orange desert hues, there are a few unexpected colors to consider first. Experiment with unconventional desert tones like warm yellow-greens. While the desert may be void of most cool colors, a warm green is ideal for creating contrast. A sunny yellow color will brighten your space and cast a glow over your interior. Because the desert is inherently minimalistic, it’s important to maintain a minimalist space. Let color be the focus of your space, not clutter. Choose your décor carefully, and focus on laid-back pieces that radiate rest and relaxation. Never forget the power of a natural fiber rug in a desert-inspired space!
Expert Advice
When it comes to choosing wall art for your desert-style space, try adding a trendy touch. Our art director Tirzah Goodman has highlighted modern typography as one of the top trends for 2025. Choose a desert-inspired piece of artwork with text that exemplifies how you want your space to feel. Hang it in the center of your space, and don’t forget to choose a large canvas to make the most of your trendy print!
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Perfect Peach
Peach is the perfect neutral alternative. If you’re tired of using greys and beiges as your base tones, swap them for a pretty peach! To avoid a retro look, choose a muted version of this soft shade. You can also opt for deeper variations of peach for a more sophisticated take on the trend. Pick a peach sofa for your statement piece, and make the rest of your living room look muted and monochromatic. Peach will go with both warm and cool metals, so feel free to mix and match.
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Tantalizing Tangerine
There’s nothing happier than orange wall decor. Tangerine is a vibrant, yellow-toned orange that mimics the look of desert sunsets at their brightest. This is your opportunity to stray away from the subdued desert hues and add some pizzazz to your space. If you’re looking for orange bedroom ideas, try an eye-catching accent wall! Tangerine is especially useful if you want to maximize natural light, which makes it an excellent choice for orange kitchen decor. This vivid hue reflects light and creates a sunny illusion, no matter if it's rain or shine.
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Romantic Rose
From desert blossoms to soft sunrises, rose has always been a quintessential desert shade. From pastel pink to dusty rose, there are several stunning variations of this iconic hue. Hang a warm color painting with rose tones, and make the pink pop by adding rosy furniture throughout your space. This feminine hue can be striking or subdued depending on your personal taste. The term “a desert rose” has evolved to define the pink-toned color palette that can only be found in the otherworldly desert.
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Sophisticated Sand
What’s the first image that comes to mind when you think of the desert? Miles and miles of sand! Sandy beige is an essential color for a desert-infused space. Take your classic beige and add a touch of yellow. You want to take a classic neutral and give it a boost of warmth. Incorporate this shade through cushions, jute rugs, and wicker furniture. Make sure to include some sand-toned elements that look handmade to capture the natural essence of the dessert.
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Serene Sage
For a cool-colored contrast, take a hint from the common cacti! This fresh, sage-green hue is inspired by desert succulents. Keep this shade light and bright to avoid competing with the warmer colors, and use it to break up any area that’s looking too one-toned. Not only can you use this color as an accent shade, but you can display live succulents to tie together the theme. If you don’t trust yourself with a live cactus (we’ve all overwatered, don’t be embarrassed) you can also opt for plastic plants. Your guests won’t know the difference!
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Orange Wall Decor & More
From orange bedroom ideas to warm colored paintings, a desert-inspired color palette is one of 2025’s hottest trends (literally). Combine glowing shades of tangerine and peach, and don’t forget to add a touch of sage green. Wake up every morning in a space that feels both warm and fresh. Take your guests on a trip to the sparkling sand dunes the second they walk in the door.
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