Dulux 2020 Colour Forecast

Interiors

4 Sep

The annual Dulux Colour Forecast for 2020 has been announced featuring a passionate exploration of the cultural trends set to influence design decisions in the coming year.

Styling: Bree Leech | Photography: Lisa Cohen

Dulux Colour Forecast 2020 – Cultivate palette. Wall in Dulux Pencarrow and Te Aroha.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2020 – Cultivate palette. Wall in Dulux Hancock (left), wall in Pencarrow (right).

Wall in Dulux Powdered Gum (left), wall in Hancock (centre and right).

The Dulux 2020 Colour Forecast for the coming year focuses on all which grounds us. More than ever, our homes have become a sanctuary from the demands of the outside world, and our desire to pause and reconnect with what matters to us most reflects the overarching theme for 2020’s colour trends – Essence. The four palettes include Cultivate, Comeback, Grounded, and Indulge – think a renewed appreciation for nature – with colours representing the essence of current social trends and global movements. Recycled materials, nature-inspired palettes, and furniture that blends old and new will come to the fore, signalling a more mindful approach to the curation of our living spaces.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2020 – Grounded palette. Wall in Dulux Waitangi, wall in Dulux White Dune (right).

“Colours for 2020 are more restrained than in previous years. Brights are pulled back and influenced by nature. They appear in smaller doses – think feature walls and details – and are often used tonally as a backdrop for hero furniture pieces. ”

— Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux Colour and Communications Manager

“We’re seeing a more tonal palette for 2020, and Grounded is a perfect example. It has a soft, neutral feel that creates a sense of relaxation in a space, with gold and coral adding touches of luxe.”

— Andrea Lucena-Orr

Grounded palette. Wall in Dulux Grey Reflection (left), wall in Dulux Pancake mix (right).

Grounded palette. Wall in Dulux Fantan, ceiling in Natural White.

Comeback palette. Wall in Dulux Amphitrite (left), wall in Blue Shell (right).

Comeback palette. Wall in Dulux Blue Shell (rear), door and ceiling in Vivid White TM, wall in Undersea (front).

Dulux Colour Forecast 2020 – Indulge palette. Wall in Dulux Henna Red.

“The Indulge palette is not for the faint-hearted – it’s dramatic and exciting and is guaranteed to add wow factor to a master bedroom, dining room or living room”

— Andrea Lucena-Orr

Dulux Colour Forecast 2020 – Indulge palette.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2020 – Indulge palette. Wall in Dulux Russet Tan.

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