Dulux Autumn Colour Trends for 2018

Cosy up your Home with Autumnal Hues from Dulux

With a chill in the air and the long nights settling in, there's no better time to up the cosiness factor in your home. This autumn, sophisticated earthy shades partnered with light neutrals will dominate alongside tribal-inspired textured furnishings – perfect for creating a cocooning and nurturing space that home enthusiasts crave for this season.

The Dulux Kinship Palette is one of four key themes identified in the Dulux 2018 Colour Trends. The collection of rich hues is inspired by traditional cultures and folklore, and features warm terracotta, russet, soft grey-greens, cosy neutrals and pops of vibrant red that hint at an Eastern influence. It pairs beautifully with the natural materials that are so popular right now – warm timbers, stone and linens.

"This colour palette exudes warmth, but in a sophisticated and contemporary way. It is easy to work with, allowing you to add character with minimal fuss," says Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux Colour Expert.

"If you're nervous about the idea of introducing deep colours to your space, you needn't be. You'll find that even a small amount of these richer hues against a white or neutral background, in the right spot, can make a big impact," Andrea says.

Whether you choose to go all-out with these deeper shades or just add a few touches here and there, the key is to pair them with a complementary white or neutral that boasts similar undertones. This will create a sense of balance, allowing the bold hues to enhance rather than overwhelm a space.

Dulux Natural White, for example, is a warm white that sits beautifully alongside the pinkish and heathery hues of Maiko and Time Capsule, whilst Dulux White on White is a cooler white that ensures deeper shades such as Dulux Very Terracotta pop.

"Paint the fireplace surround or create an eye-catching feature wall with one of the bolder colours in the Kinship palette, such as Dulux Very Terracotta or Sassy, and keep the other walls soft and neutral" suggests The Design Chaser's Michelle Halford.

"Or, for a more low-key effect, pair a muted green such as Dulux Hildegard or Herbalist with a cool white."

These aren't the only spots around the home where you can use small doses of colour to great effect; consider repainting the front door, the edge of shelving, a storage nook or around a door frame. Or create a stunning tonal vignette for very little outlay by painting a medley of op shop vessels in similar shades of the one colour and displaying on a hallway table or mantelpiece.

"The one definite with interiors is they're always moving forward. Some trends will remain from one cycle to the next, but closer inspection will reveal that slightly different textures, patterns or undertones are at play every time," says Andrea.

"Paint is such an easy and affordable way to keep your interiors up-to-date, and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone colour-wise can be incredibly fun and rewarding. Best of all, if a colour isn't what you're looking for, you can easily change it."

Styling Tips from Michelle Halford of The Design Chaser

Michelle Halford, interior stylist, writer and Dulux Colour Trends 2018 contributor, shares her top tips for making these rich, autumnal hues work in your home.

Offset rich colours with a soft, complementary neutral to create balance.
Introduce furniture and accessories in warm, natural materials, such as a vintage timber console or dresser, rattan chairs, woven lighting and baskets. Bold abstract art, textured wall hangings and plenty of greenery provide the perfect finishing touches.
Up the cosiness factor by adding in lashings of texture – think oversized knits, luxurious velvets and linens.
Seek out cushions and rugs that pick up on the earthy shades in the Kinship palette, and layer them for impact.

Bring a fun, folkloric style to the space with patterns, embroidery, fringing and tassel detailing.
Use accents of black in furniture and artwork to ground your scheme.

To learn more about Dulux's 2018 Colour Trends or to view the eMag visit: dulux.com.au