Spring has sprung, and as any interior enthusiast knows, with that comes the Dulux Colour Forecast.
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In its 25th year, Dulux has consistently provided valuable inspiration for over two decades – and this year is no exception.
2024 Dulux colour forecast
This year, the 2024 Dulux colour forecast palettes stem from a desire for positivity and nurturing spaces within our homes. Amidst the return to international travel and the economic pressures of rising living costs, Australians are increasingly embracing the comfort and convenience of entertaining at home, which is evident in the colours chosen.
The 2024 palettes dive deeper into mid-tone colours, evoking warmth, nostalgia, and self-expression. The colours have grown richer, with fewer pastels and bright shades, embracing a more sophisticated and nostalgic vibe. The Australian population’s growing confidence with colour is evident as cooler whites are exchanged for increasingly popular mid-tones.
Commercial spaces are also tapping into this trend, rejuvenating iconic design references from the past to infuse character into offices, restaurants, and bars.
Add positivity to your home using colour
Dulux Colour Manager Lauren Treloar explains, “There is a really important element to this year’s forecast in the way it invites colour and texture into the home. We can see yellow and rich gold are becoming more prominent in this year’s palettes.
“Furthermore, the zesty green and clay brown shades we saw coming through in the 2023 colour forecast are transitioning to a warmer space, featuring yellow and subtle red undertones.
“We are seeing some lightness in colour. However, most shades are mid-tone with darker shades predominantly used for small accents. The warmth we’re seeing across each of the 2024 colour forecast palettes is the answer for consumers looking to add positivity by adding colour to their homes.”
Exploring the palettes
So without further ado, here are the three colour palettes we’re going to be seeing a lot more of over the next year.
Solstice palette
Infused with Mediterranean, Scandinavian, and African influences, the solstice palette draws inspiration from the sun as a life force, capturing warmth and security.
“This is a warm and welcoming palette of nurturing hues to make you feel safe and at home,” Communications Manager Andrea Lucena-Orr explains.
“Sunsoaked neutrals are influenced by a soft orange glow paired with softer pastel blues and citrus yellow shades. This trend embodies a harmonious blend of cosy and calm styling elements, with captivating material highlights like natural stone, ceramic and highly textured fabrics,” she says.
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Journey palette
Journey is a maximalist palette influenced by global travel, folk traditions, and cultural diversity. Rich mid-tone hues, yellows, blues, and decadent reds are paired with intricate patterns and textures.
“At its core, Journey celebrates the art of storytelling, where mythical iconography and cherished folk aesthetics find their rightful place, adding layers of depth and colour to your space,” Lucena-Orr explains.
“Olive greens and mustard yellow shades are prominent hues within the Journey palette, with dusty blues and rich burgundy acting as accents within a mix of faded and soft textured furnishings and handmade pieces, including painted wicker,” she says.
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Muse palette
Nostalgia takes centre stage in the Muse palette, paying homage to the postmodern era, especially the ’70s.
Warm browns, rich tans, and a mix of blues and greens dominate this palette.
“Whilst sustainability is an underlying theme for each of the 2024 colour forecast palettes, it’s particularly prominent within the Muse palette as we reimagine past trends with vintage pieces to create an interior that feels unmistakably contemporary,” Lucena-Orr explains.
“The Muse palette is a colourful array of hues predominantly in the mid-tone with warm brown and rich tans, accented with deep blues and soothing greens, to create a distinctly modern interior that has been fused with nostalgic design references reminiscent of the ‘60s to the ’80s, in addition to the textures and glamour from the ’70s.”
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