A lively look from Dulux

PICK up the paintbrush and get creative with Dulux’s Wonder palette – one of three palettes from the Dulux Colour Forecast 2022.

Dulux colour and communications manager Andrea Lucena-Orr says colour is such a magical tool to transform spaces, and a seasonal refresh with curated colours offers home enthusiasts the perfect inspiration.

“With a focus on celebration, regeneration and fun, the mood should be light and effervescent with a layering of livelier colours to really boost your mood,” Andrea says.

To show you how to achieve a stylish look, Dulux trend forecaster and stylist Bree Leech applied a selection of vibrant and playful colours from the Wonder palette on a modestly renovated early ’90s family home.

The living room, home office nook, dining room and children’s bedroom have been given a makeover showcasing the power of colour and inspiring homeowners to add vibrancy and liveliness to their own homes.

In the living room, Bree used Dulux Wash&Wear in Equatorial Forest as the hero wall colour to add an earthy backdrop to the playful pastels in the decor.

“The leafy, warm green helps ground us while the top third of the wall and ceiling, painted in Dulux Vivid White, and softer nature inspired hues in the furniture and decor pieces provide a light mood,” she explains.

“With natural light flooding in from the French doors, the rooms were perfectly lit and naturally lent themselves to the addition of pretty colours on the panelled walls. The gorgeous palette of Wonder helped highlight the home’s natural features, while also complementing the beautiful outdoor greenery and brought the same inviting and lively atmosphere inside across each of the rooms.”

To help elevate the bedroom’s look and capture a feeling of whimsical fun, Dulux Harmonious was used for the walls, with Dulux Vivid White applied to trims and ceiling to complete the look.

“Paired with floral artwork and bedding in clashing patterns that feature colours from the palette, these hues can help personalise a child’s space, often inspiring feelings of creativity and sparking the imagination. Equally, the blue-green colours in the palette, such as Dulux Harmonious and Dulux Edvard, can create a calm interior – great for a space to relax,” Bree says.

In the dining area, the combination of Dulux Celery Green on the walls complemented with Dulux Pinkham trims showcases how experimenting with colour and veering from ‘traditional’ placements can create something unique.

“Who says trims have to be white?” Bree challenges.

“Pinkham and Celery Green are a flawless and refreshing colour combination and work well in many settings.”

In the home study/office nook, Dulux Sassy is used to add warmth and works beautifully as the backdrop to lilac and yellow decor also seen throughout the connecting living space.

“The beauty of a colour palette is you can use this as a guide outside of just paint on the wall.

“Adding colour from the palette across furniture and home accessories can be just as impactful and important in creating a cohesive, mood-boosting look.

“I selected a few statement decor pieces throughout – such as some fabulous vintage items including pendants and lamps as well as a refreshed drinks trolley painted in Dulux Duramax Pax. The flower shaped tables and layers of patterned cushions like those in the living room paired with the gorgeous artworks showcased in each space add those special moments in the interior,” Bree says.

“Don’t be afraid to incorporate flea market finds, vintage pieces and newer furniture and decor items, in addition to taking inspiration from blooms and English-style cottage gardens to create your own unique interior style.”