See The Brilliant + Bold Finalists From The 2024 Dulux Colour Awards!

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior finalist. Maddison by Studio Johnston. Photo – Anson Smart

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior finalist. Petite Retreat by jcHQ. Photo – Pier Carthew

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior & Exterior finalist. House in Surry Hills by Architect George. Photo – Martin Siegner

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior finalist. Balmain Residence by Parker Studio. Photo – Jacqui Turk

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior finalist. Park Street by Milieu, designed by Breathe. Photo – Ben Moynihan

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior finalist. Smith House by Fowler and Ward. Photo – Martina Gemmola

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior finalist. Monomeath House by Technē Architecture + Interior Design in collaboration with Bianca Baldi. Photo – Caitlin Mills

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior finalist. Hot Top Peak by FIGR Architecture Studio. Photo – Tom Blachford

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior finalist. Selby House by Placement. Photo – Tom Ross

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior finalist. House in Narrawallee by Architect George. Photo – Cameron Deynzer

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior & Exterior finalist. House in Narrawallee by Architect George. Photo – Cameron Deynzer

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior finalist. A Diaphanous Design by Lloyd Hartley Architects. Photo – David Straight

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior finalist. Elwood Residence by alessandra smith design. Photo – Shannon McGrath

Dulux Colour Awards 2024 – Residential Interior finalist. Hamilton House by Lauren Egan. Photo – Glenn Hester

Colour is a key part of any space, and the annual Dulux Colour Awards are all about celebrating projects that aren’t afraid to use colour in bold and exciting ways.

This year, a record number of 527 entries from some of Australia and New Zealand’s best interior designers, architects and students were submitted to a panel of industry experts, who shortlisted just 83 finalists.

Dulux colour and communications manager Andrea Lucena-Orr says the 38th instalment of the prestigious industry awards revealed a trend towards saturated candy-like colours, alongside clashing and contrasting tones to create playful spaces.

‘It is an uplifting trend that shows a newfound optimism and confidence to try unexpected combinations for surprising and fun spatial impact,’ Andrea says.

‘Biophilia — the affinity of humans with the natural world — is another strong theme, with earthy colours playing a dominant role in interiors,’ she says. ‘Olive greens, warm greys, muted taupes and dusky blues are coming into their own across several categories.’

In addition to the usual seven categories focusing on residential and commercial spaces, a new award has been added in recognition of temporary or installation design.

One of the standouts from the Residential Interior category includes a beachcomber-style holiday home that’s been reimagined with a yellow kitchen (painted in Dulux Butterblond) thanks to a redesign by Architect George.

A Sydney family apartment by Studio Johnston also drew from nostalgic references, using the owner’s Greek heritage to play with soft coastal tones like Dulux Northern Sky.

Plus, the deep blue living room of Hamilton House by interior decorator Lauren Egan and the accents of Dulux Olive Blend in Hugh-Jones Mackintosh‘s Rosetta project show how impactful a singular injection of colour can be.

The 2024 judging panel is made up of Carter Williamson founder Shaun Carter, WOWOWA Architecture‘s Monique Woodward, Pac Studio director Sarosh Mulla, Studio Prineas founder Eva-Marie Prineas, and Technē Architecture + Interior Design co-director Nick Travers.

The judges will deliberate on these impressive projects, before the winners are announced at the Sydney Opera House Bennelong on May 29!

Learn more about the 2024 Dulux Colour Awards here.