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Dulux Reveals The ‘It’ Colours + Trends For 2023
Interiors
The Dulux Colour Forecast is back for 2023, revealing three exciting palettes set to dominate our homes in the year to come.
Led by Dulux colour and communication manager Andrea Lucena-Orr and Dulux colour forecaster and stylist Bree Leech, the annual forecast suggests that the ongoing challenges of the pandemic and a growing interest in sustainability will encourage people to embrace living simply and authentically.
‘We have all reacted to the upheavals of the last couple of years in different ways – some people crave lightness and whimsy, whilst others seek order and reassurance,’ Bree explains.
‘The three palettes in the Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 reflect these differing needs, allowing you to create beautiful living spaces that reflect where you are in your life’s journey.’
Balance
Balance features serene marine blues and gentle greens in a calming palette for anyone seeking a simple, but sophisticated, aesthetic. Coastline-inspired colours such as Dulux Kimberley Sea and Dulux Nephrite are paired with the richness of Dulux Deep Garnet in a combination that Andrea suggests is perfect to elevate inner-city apartments or terrace homes.
‘Balance is very much inspired by a ‘less is more’ philosophy, with minimal detailing and a restrained approach to decorating. Instead, the focus is on immersive colour and the beauty of complex, structured patterns found in nature, such as a simple seashell or fern frond,’ Bree says.
Luxe textures like velvet and silk, furniture with exaggerated, curved silhouettes, abstract art, and décor pieces with organic shapes and delicate pleating complete the look.
Connect
As nature continues to inspire trends, Connect focuses on bringing the rich colours of the great outdoors inside our homes. It features earthy tones of moss, wasabi, sandstone, cinnamon, muddied yellow-green and burnt charcoal reference actives like hiking, cooking, quilting, and gardening. It combines classics like Dulux Whisper White with warmer pops of colour such as Dulux Bongo Skin and Dulux Basset Brown as inviting feature walls.
‘Muddied yellow-green has something of a nostalgic, country-house feel, cinnamon is grounding, whilst rich, purple-brown adds an indulgent and contemporary twist,’ Andrea adds.
The palette is complimented with simple furniture in natural materials like timber, leather and rattan, alongside stone flooring and bespoke, modern lighting made from recycled materials for a rustic and cosy look.
Revive
After all the doom and gloom of recent years, Dulux’s latest forecast also suggests that playful, happy colours are set to brighten up our everyday lives. The Revive palette draws on the maximalist interior spaces you’ve probably seen across your Instagram feed, characterised by unexpected colour combinations, graphic geometric patterns and chunky, wavy furniture in cloud-like forms! It’s all about having fun and filling a space with personality.
Sunshine yellow, gold and breezy blues paired with Dulux Purple Celebration are destined to be instant mood-boosters, softened with variations of rose such as Dulux Princess Pink and Dulux Pink Chi. It also features deeper takes on recently trending jewel tones such as cobalt blue and emerald.
‘Pairing retro influences with futuristic features, such as pixel patterns and digital art, the Revive palette cleverly merges the past and present. And with its colourful, look-at-me accent walls and statement seating, it creates the perfect Instagrammable moment,’ says Andrea.
See all shades in Dulux’s 2023 Colour Forecast here.
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