New colours shine through

Good balance can ensure we stay on trend with renovations year-round, the Dulux Colour Forecast for 2023 suggests.

“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 Leech from Dulux says. “The three palettes in the Forecast reflect these differing needs, allowing you to create beautiful living spaces that reflect where you are in your life’s journey.”

The three palettes follow the themes of balance, connect and revive. Predominantly, these themes are warm and nurturing with nature continuing to be a key driver. And, she adds, they recognise the growing trend of sustainability in interior design in general.

“We’re reframing our relationship with material things – it’s no longer enough that a piece is beautiful, it needs to earn its place in our homes. As a result, there continues to be a renewed interest in the handcrafted and pieces with a story to tell.”

DULUX’S TOP TIPS

• To introduce colour, try painting the skirting boards or architraves in your living room, the edge of a door, the back of a bookshelf, a bedhead in your child’s room, or breathe new life into an old lamp base, chair or front door with a coat of paint. You’ll find that colour really makes a house a home – once you get started with paint colours, you’ll never look back! • Before you start painting, it’s crucial (when selecting colours for walls or soft furnishings) to consider other fixtures and fittings in your space that can’t be

changed easily – these may include carpet, tiles, laminate or stone surfaces, and/or curtains and blinds. Be sure that all of these will work with the new colour(s) chosen. • For colour surety, simply order A4 colour swatches or sample pots, available from www.dulux.co.nz, in your chosen colours – view these colours in your home’s natural light conditions.

Alternatively, Dulux has an online colour advice team and a colour design service for those seeking a design professional to assist in curating their space.