The Future Looks Bright

2023 is shaping up to be a year of bold colour…

Hot pink and neons have been having a moment, and with the recent announcement of the bold “Viva Magenta” as Pantone’s 2023 Colour of the Year, those in favour of more muted palettes may be feeling this season’s picks have left them out in the cold.

The theory behind the wave of bright new colour trends is the emergence of a new resilience and exuberance after a period of darkness – that we are ready to be more playful and joyful.

Seasonal colours come and go, but you don’t have to commit to the whole nine yards with all-bright-everything – there are ways to embody the spirit of this time of new optimism without giving yourself a migraine.

If you’re keen to refresh your surrounds with a splash of these new colours, start small with a new lipstick or accessory, or a pop of interior colour, like a piece of art or homeware – or even a lick of new paint – and see how it makes you feel.

If makeup is your bag, pick up a product like the Karen Murrell lipstick in the shade 07 Fuchsia Shock; or add an eye-catching purse to liven your look – Forever New’s Ruby Grab Handle Mini Bag in Apple Green will instantly update any neutral outfit.

Spritz up your kitchen collection with the Phillips: GoZero soda maker in mint. Or hang an eye-catching print in your living space, such as this Café Catch Up art print by Harriet Popham. And what better way to welcome in the new year than with a new door in Dulux High Street (inspired by Pantone’s Viva Magenta) – it could be the perfect way to say “sayonara” to 2022!