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Lucena-Orr said every Colour Forecast was significant, as colour and design continued to evolve.<\/p>\n
“As design exists on a global platform there is always something new and exciting, and being our 25th anniversary of the Dulux Colour Forecast makes 2024 very significant.”<\/p>\n
“There is a really important element to this year’s forecast in the way it invites colour and texture into the home.<\/p>\n
We can see yellow and rich gold becoming more prominent in this year’s palettes. Furthermore, the zesty green and clay brown shades that we saw coming through in the 2023 Colour Forecast are transitioning to a warmer space, featuring yellow and subtle red undertones.<\/p>\n
We are seeing some lightness in colour, however the majority of shades are mid-tone with darker shades predominantly used for small accents. The warmth we’re seeing across each of the 2024 Colour Forecast palettes is the answer for consumers who are looking to add positivity by adding colour in their homes.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Alongside warmer palettes, Leech said tactility would be another important focus for the year ahead.<\/p>\n “Overall the 2024 Colour Forecast palettes have become more sophisticated, whilst tonal palettes are still popular and particularly comforting. This year we see a shift towards the use of multi-hue schemes, but crafted to reflect a balanced interior.<\/p>\n The colours are richer and there are less pastel and bright hues, compared to what we saw last year with a shift towards more sophisticated nostalgic references.”<\/p>\n Mid-tones are best used on all four walls, particularly in bedrooms vand living spaces, but even introducing one or two of these colours through paint or accessories can help to keep your home in the current era.<\/p>\n “Just changing one space is inspiring and helps you connect and influence emotions through colour,” Lucena-Orr said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A melting pot of Mediterranean, Scandinavian and African influence, the Dulux Solstice palette connects to the sun as its life force and serves as a reminder that as the days grow longer, better days are ahead.<\/p>\n The trend is rich with organic and primitive shapes, with colours that wrap warmth around us to evoke feelings of security and strength.<\/p>\n Walls predominantly feature clay brown shades with red undertones, including Dulux Tan Wagon and Potter’s Pink and golden neutrals such as Dulux Lama and Handmade Linen Half.<\/p>\n Creating a sense of comfort, these sun-soaked shades are adorned with accents in lighter blues, including Dulux Pure Blue and Ocean Surf, and zesty yellows such as Dulux Ripe Lemon.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Taking influence from our travels, folk traditions and cultural differences, the Dulux Journey palette weaves together elements of bohemian charm, eclectic allure and highlights the art of craft.<\/p>\n A maximalist and pattern-heavy palette, Dulux Journey is about the story of an interior with a focus on the objects and items handed down and the rich ancestral heritage they represent.<\/p>\n Similar to the rich and diverse tapestry of our own lives, the Journey palette beckons you in with an overarching warmth.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/DuluxJourney1_48045.jpg?_t=1694061272\")
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