PR Release – Undertow Media September 2022
Are you thinking about renovating or repainting? Choosing a paint or decor colour scheme is one of the hardest pieces of the puzzle. Dulux is here to save the day with their 2023 colour forecast. No more endless swatching or trend checking!
After a chaotic couple of years, many of us feel an overwhelming desire to live more simply and authentically. There has been a conscious stripping away of the unnecessary and superfluous, both in terms of what we surround ourselves with and how we spend our time, to create space for more meaningful connections.
In response, the Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 reflects our desire to bond with the environment, or communities and the people we love, with warming, earth-drawn neutrals, natural textures and an array of uplifting brighter hues.
CONNECT
At home we seek security, calm and comfort as we prepare to face the outside world. The Dulux Connect palette reflects our desire for a simpler lifestyle, grounded in nature. Natural and quietly stable hues, such as moss, wasabi, sandstone, muddied yellow-green and rich, purple-brown bring warmth and intimacy to interiors and commercial spaces, and set a relaxed and welcoming tone that draws people in. Decor features raw timber, leather and rattan, with gently curved lines that add to the cosy, sanctuary-like vibe, whilst fabrics are natural and highly textural; woven linen, cotton, hemp and fine woollen knits.
BALANCE
Many of us seek comfort through structure and routine. Dulux Balance is a refined and reassuring palette of serene marine blues, gentle greens, weathered pastels and accents of deep garnet that evoke the beauty and fluidity of our oceans and shoreline. Interiors hold a focus on immersive colour that runs from walls to ceilings, and exquisite detailing, such as the sweeping curve of a bedhead or the sliver brass border around a fireplace. These can help to create living spaces that feel both ordered and classic in their intent.
REVIVE
The freedoms we’re enjoying are a chance to cut loose from convention and have some fun. Mustardy yellows, breezy blues, rose pink, lavender and striking emerald are splashed across everything from walls to furniture to create spaces that instantly make you smile. Mix in the nostalgic elements, such as 80s-style colour blocking and mid-century-style furniture with futuristic features, this is a look best described as ‘retro futurism’. This trend helps create those Instagrammable moments – oversized, statement sofas made with modern quilting techniques, and carefully curated backdrops for video calls. The past, present and future, moulded into one.
How are you styling you home? Connect, revive or balance?
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