Spring 2014 Dulux

Spring 2014 forecast ushers in a fresh new season in colour Luxurious copper-based metallics, earthy greys and calming blues and greens will dominate interiors this Spring as home owners cast off the deep and decadent hues of winter to add a lighter touch.

It's the forecast from leading paint specialist Dulux, which has studied design, colour and finishes from around the globe to develop the season's predictions.

'It's natural to want to welcome the first blush of spring after a long cold winter and there's no better way to do that than with a fresh coat of paint," Dulux colour expert
Andrea Lucena-Orr says.

Popular colours are likely to include Dulux Sun Sensation - Design Metallic, a luxurious copper-based metallic; the earthy ambiance of neutral Dulux Malay Grey; and the
fresh, cooling tones of Dulux Antarctica Lake Quarter.

Dulux also has two serene greens – Dulux Classic Calm, which is easy to blend from inside to outdoor space for spring entertaining, and Dulux Gentle Calm, a mid green
suitable for any room.

Partner the greens with light and bright Dulux Whisper White to inspire a stylish Spring space. The hero colours for Spring come from the Dulux Precious Elementals palette, which is influenced by the earth, minerals, natural stones, and geographical formations.

The director and head designer of Zuster, Wilhelmina McCarroll, styled the Precious
Elementals and says the 2014 Spring colours of greens and greys are perfectly paired with blonde timbers and a touch of warm metallic.

'Consumers can be adventurous with colour by painting architraves and skirtings in
different colours and adding some of this season's gorgeous warmer metallics, such as

For example, using a subtle, soft green like Dulux Gentle Calm in a bathroom creates a
sense of luxury and the perception of a larger space. Adding a touch of glamour with Dulux Sun Sensation in metallic brings out key features in the space.

'I don't think colour will ever go out of fashion," Ms McCarroll says. 'We are currently seeing many colours being mixed and clashed with fantastic results. There are no rules anymore as to what colours should go together, if it works it works!"

Ms Lucena-Orr says homeowners should use colour with confidence.

'Boundaries are limitless today with colour," she says. 'We have so many choices and
without the hindrance of traditional rules, creativity is shining through. Use our inspirational images as a guide in your own inventive project."

For more colour or painting advice view the Dulux -how to projects' online www.dulux.com.au