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Embrace the soothing allure of earthy elegance as you transform your living spaces with the power of neutral paint colours. Whether you're seeking a warm, rustic charm or serene and minimalist haven, earthy neutrals can elevate your home's ambience. Achieve this look and create a welcoming atmosphere with these three varying approaches.

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Embrace the vibrancy of rich yellows and oranges in your interior design to infuse your living spaces with an invigorating and uplifting energy. These lively hues play a pivotal role in creating a vibrant and cheerful atmosphere. The burnt orange of Riverton emerges as a strong contender for effortlessly bringing outdoor warmth and vibrancy indoors. This bold yet welcoming shade pairs beautifully with whites and neutrals, and is also a perfect choice for accent walls.

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Orange can radiate warmth and energy and is quite stimulating and thought provoking. Orange is available in many shades and tones. Burnt orange looks great in formal areas and the lighter orange shades of apricot or peach work beautifully in bedrooms and living spaces.

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Orange can radiate warmth and energy and is quite stimulating and thought provoking. Orange is available in many shades and tones. Burnt orange looks great in formal areas and the lighter orange shades of apricot or peach work beautifully in bedrooms and living spaces.
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Potters Park

Potters Park is a soft and welcoming terracotta that can be used as either an accent colour or an all-over wall colour. This cosy neutral pairs well with warm whites like Cardrona and Epsom as well as darker colours with warm undertones such as Terrible Billy and Waipoua Forest.

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Potters Park is a soft and welcoming terracotta that can be used as either an accent colour or an all-over wall colour.  This cosy neutral pairs well with warm whites like Cardrona and Epsom as well as darker colours with warm undertones such as Terrible Billy and Waipoua Forest.
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Transform your home into a sanctuary with the rich and inviting palette of faded sunset hues and parched clay tones. These earthy colours create spaces that feel grounded and comforting. Among these warm tones, the dusty pink of Dulux Potters Park stands out as a bold choice, bringing an earthy charm with a sense of softness. Whether you're looking to refresh your living spaces or are starting from scratch, these colours provide the perfect foundation for crafting spaces that radiate a sun drenched warmth.

Enriched brown hues

Chocolatey brown hues, celebrated for their earthy charm, effortlessly anchor and ground living spaces with a natural aura. When it comes to embracing these warm, inviting hues, Tikitiki stands out with its burnished red undertones, adding a touch of sophistication and a timeless, vintage appeal to your home decor.

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Reds are perfect for adding warmth, energy and a sense of drama to any space. They are lovely in formal living spaces and hallways or the entry for a warm and welcoming feel. There are so many undertones in red, such as burnished brownish reds, bluish reds or a variety of lighter shades of mushroom pinks, pastel pinks and peach pinks.

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Reds are perfect for adding warmth, energy and a sense of drama to any space. They are lovely in formal living spaces and hallways or the entry for a warm and welcoming feel. There are so many undertones in red, such as burnished brownish reds, bluish reds or a variety of lighter shades of mushroom pinks, pastel pinks and peach pinks.
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