Colour Forecast 2018
Essential
It’s the simple pleasures that remind us that life need not be so complicated. The familiar comfort of a cup of tea, the warm kiss of the sun on your face – beauty can exist in the most humble and quietest of moments. Showy status symbols begin to lose their shine, replaced by the Nordic tradition of Hygge.
Bring life back to basics
Time is no longer an elusive and fleeting luxury, rather a series of moments to be savoured and shared. Our search for a more authentic existence inspires a new-found appreciation for natural and recycled materials. As we embrace the old as new, we move towards a more genuine and conscious way of living.
Combine naturals such as soft brown, sand and grey green for a relaxing scheme conducive to taking time out.
Charm of imperfections
Liven up a neutral look with different textures. Imperfect edges on textiles, handmade details and a mix of materials will give your space character and ensure your neutral colour scheme is never dull.
Paler colours create a calming and nurturing palette. The simple charm and raw honesty of imperfect finishes help to make your room feel comfortable and inviting. Start with hand-crafted ornaments and natural linens.
Sophisticated colour twists
Adding a rich, warm colour such as Clay Court to your grey scheme can create a focal point within a space or highlight architectural detail. It can be the colour twist that elevates your colour scheme from simple to sophisticated.
Textured feelings
Add character to your walls with Dulux Design Concrete Effect. This bespoke wall finish allows you to control the level of texture you want on your feature wall.
Sleeping sanctuary
Dulux Bruce Bay is the perfect mid-grey to pair with light timber tones such as oak and ash. Contrast the subtle warmth in Bruce Bay with soft denim-style blues.
For more details on the products and colours featured in our 2018 colour trends, read our digital magazine.
Essential Palette
The Essential trend is a calm and nurturing palette draws on the soft warmth of leathers, a pop of bold blue, and the beautiful imperfections of aging materials in rusted tones.
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Most Loved Whites + Essential
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Dulux Manorburn Quarter
Dulux Manorburn Quarter is a soft white that teams beautifully with the soft grey-green of Dulux Spanish Olive and Mornington Half of the Essential palette. Subtle in warmth with a grey undertones, it’s the secret ingredient to a harmonious colour scheme.
Mt Aspiring Half
The warmth of Dulux Mt Aspiring Half creates a perfect counterbalance to the cool hue of Little Shoal Bay. For a contemporary scheme team with Dulux Roys Peak – this natural tone brings together the striking contrast between white and deeper blue.
Suppliers
Suppliers
View the Dulux Colour Trends 2018 digital magazine for full supplier and colour details.
More 2018 Colour Trends
Pip Brett of Jumbled re-imagines the Escapade look with bold block colours and clashing patterns.
Heather Nette King shows us how to create a modern take on an elegant space taking cues from the Reflect trend.
Interior stylist and writer of The Design Chaser, Michelle Halford, creates a warm, cosy space with the Kinship trend.
Disclaimer
Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux Sample Pots and A4 Colour Swatches.