Using Colour as an Antidote in 2022

Perry Homes

As we reflect on the past two years, we can see that the effects of COVID-19 have seeped into varying levels of our lives. We are all spending much more time at home, visiting with family and close friends and looking after our own mental and physical wellbeing.

Perry Homes has noticed a shift in the way people engage with their homes, particularly when it comes to interior design and colour choices. "In the new post virus world, we can see that colour choice will play an important role with clients when they build a new home. Colour will be used to help deliver a calm, peaceful environment that promotes mental wellbeing," says Senior Interior Designer at Perry Homes, Zoe Milburn.

Many trend reports predict anxiety, fear, and stress as the key drivers of a new trend called Self-Care. A concept that places greater importance on our overall health, emotional, physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing.

Perry Homes has noticed this shift in their clients' aspirations for their new home. "Nature has become a big inspiration when it comes to choosing a colour palette for our client's homes. We can create calm and wellness using colour psychology in our own sanctuary," said Zoe.

In home décor, the shift in colours has very much turned from cool shades to warm natural colours and this is set to grow.

The colours that people are now drawn to are soft, earthy, whimsical and warm, and above all, they are very easy to live with. "I love the natural pallet of whites blended with blues, greens and pinks. Don't be afraid of colour in your home," said Zoe.

We asked Zoe what her favourites are, and here are her on-trend tips!

THE NEW WHITES

Warmer shades of white are coming back. They are soft off-whites with just a touch of ochre or pink to give them a cocooning effect in our homes, making us feel warm and cosy.

Try Dulux Casper White Half, Dulux Natural White or Dulux Beige Artefacts.

BALANCING BLUES

Blue is the most universally liked colour. Reflective of the sea and the sky, its calming effect on us is quite immediate physically. Blue is also a trustworthy colour, a stable colour and a great one to use to bring calm and peacefulness to our homes. Blues inspire coastal looks, so think about blue shades found in nature for inspiration.

Try Dulux Cameo Blue Half, Dulux Blue Shell, Dulux Niche.

CALMING GREENS

Green is symbolically the colour of nature and wellbeing. So it's no surprise that blue and green look amazing together in a room. These shades bring the outdoors in to both calm and invigorate us. Forget the old saying that 'blues and greens should never be seen…,' because they are all around us in nature.

Try Dulux Powdered Gum, Dulux Herbalist, Dulux Soft Fresco.

PERFECT PINK

We have seen the rise of what has been called 'Millennial Pink', now that pink has morphed to a warmer blush pink with a more earthier tone. Part of the desert palette, earthier pinks have a calming effect. The trick to pink is a little goes a long way, so try it as an accent - it pairs beautifully with sage greens, dusty terracotta shades and natural rattan.

Try Dulux Yolande, Dulux Pancake Mix, Dulux Maiko

For more inspiration, visit one of Perry Homes display homes locations today in Chisholm, Thornton and Hamlyn Terrace; visit www.perryhomes.com.au or call 02 4021 1680.