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Dulux Reveals The Trending Colours Of 2024

If you’ve been wondering what colour to paint your walls, the Dulux Colour Forecast has just revealed the colours to watch for 2024!

For the past 25 years, the annual forecast has become a leading resource for capturing interior trends across a series of palettes.

This year’s selections are all about how Australians are finding comfort in their homes, opting for summery hues inspired by international destinations, retro colours reminiscent of the past, and cosy warm tones.

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Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Journey palette. Ceiling and Lower Wall: Dulux Xena. Walls: Dulux Bean Counter. Column: Dulux Clouded Sky. Rug from Hali Rugs. Chair and side table from Cult Design. Vessel on mantel and vessels on left window from Modern Times. Lamp from House of Orange. Coffee Table and vessels on window from Jardan. Bowl and vase on coffee table from Modern Times. Glass vase from Trit House. Sofa from Zuster. Cushions (left to right) from Figgoscope, Linen House. Chair on right from Domo. Artwork: ‘Shimmering Love on the Seabed’ by Brigita La, from Modern Times.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Journey palette. Walls & Ceiling: Dulux Clouded Sky. Dining Table from Domo. Dining chair from Cult Design. Sideboard from Zuster. Glass vase on sideboard from Jardan. Rug from Behruz Gallery. Vessel and glass vase from Jardan. Artwork: ‘Tender Mercies’ by Jennifer Tarry-Smith from Modern Times.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Journey palette. Ceiling and Lower Wall: Dulux Xena. Walls: Dulux Bean Counter. Column: Dulux Clouded Sky. Rug from Hali Rugs. Chair and side table from Cult Design. Coffee Table from Jardan. Bowl, vessel on mantle and vase on coffee table from Modern Times. Artwork: ‘Shimmering Love on the Seabed’ by Brigita La, fromModern Times.

 

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Journey palette. Walls & Ceiling: Dulux Evening Blush. Rug from Behruz Studio. Coffee table from Domo. Pink glass vase from Trit House. Sofa and bowl from Ajar. Cushions from Sage and Clare. Ottoman and vessel on mantle from Jardan. Bowl on mantel from Modern Times. Artwork: ‘Look, Over There’ by Johanna Valom from Studio Gallery.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Journey palette. Walls & Ceiling: Dulux Evening Blush. Rug from Behruz Studio. Side table from Criteria Collection. Chair from Cult Design. Sofa and bowl from Ajar. Coffee table from Domo. Pink glass vase from Trit House. Cushions from Sage and Clare. Ottoman and vessel on mantle from Jardan. Bowl on mantel from Modern Times. Artwork: ‘Look, Over There’ by Johanna Valom from Studio Gallery.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Journey palette. Ceiling: Dulux Evening Blush. Walls in Hallway: Dulux Carmen. Back Wall: Dulux Swedish Blue. Basket and wall hangings from Modern Times. Bench seat from Domo. Artwork: ‘Sunset Song’ by Susan Trigg, from Forman Art and Framing.

 

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Journey palette. Walls & Ceiling: Dulux Lilac Light. Bedding, cushions and throw from Castle and Things. Bedside table from Engold. Lamp from Ajar. Artwork: ‘Lavender Garden’ by Rachel Castle, from Castle and Things.

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31st of August 2023

The Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 has just been announced, revealing the three palettes to watch out for in the year ahead.

Led by the experts in the Dulux Colour Team — including Colour and Communications Manager Andrea Lucena-Orr, Colour Forecaster and Stylist Bree Leech and Colour Manager Lauren Treloar — the much-anticipated forecast draws on global research and current events to assess what design trends are on the horizon.

And this year’s palettes suggest that warm colours and positive hues will become even more popular, inviting both tonal colours and comforting textures into our homes.

‘This year we see a shift towards the use of multi-hued schemes, but crafted to reflect a balanced interior,’ Bree says. ‘The colours are richer and there are less pastel and bright hues, compared to what we saw last year with a shift towards more sophisticated nostalgic references.’

Take a closer look at the palettes below!

Journey

The Dulux Journey palette is described ‘maximalist and pattern-heavy’, with eclectic and arty styling.

It brings together rich mid-tone hues, with yellow greens, such as Dulux Xena and Dulux Bean Counter, and blues like Dulux Swedish Blue and Dulux Clouded Sky. Decadent reds and plums are used to create a luxurious contrast.

The shades are styled alongside ‘time worn rugs’, handmade textile cushions, wicker chairs, woven vessels, and vintage furniture — another growing trend that’s tipped to continue. ‘At its core, Journey celebrates the art of storytelling,’ Andrea adds.

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Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Muse palette. Walls: Dulux Guitar. Ceiling Trims & Doors: Dulux Fantan. Chair from Domo. Rug from Behruz Studio. Lamp and side table, from House of Orange. Coffee table from Ajar. Tall vase from Modern Times. Glass vase and bowl from Top 3 by Design. Artwork: ‘Adjusted Light’ by Andy Harwood, from Studio Gallery. 

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Muse palette. Walls: Dulux Guitar. Ceiling Trims & Doors: Dulux Fantan. Rug from Behruz Studio. Lamp and side table, from House of Orange. Coffee table and sofa from Ajar. Tall vase from Modern Times. Glass vase and bowl from Top 3 by Design. Artwork: ‘Adjusted Light’ by Andy Harwood, from Studio Gallery. 

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Muse palette. Walls: Dulux Bryophyte. Trims: Dulux Hidden Depths. Pendant from Angelucci 20th Century. Pink bowl from House of Orange. Vase from Castorina. Yellow bowl from Top 3 By Design. Table from Cult Design. Dining chairs from Nord Modern. Rug from Behruz Studio. Artwork: ‘Shiny Poison’ by Amber Kingi, from Fenton & Fenton.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Muse palette. Walls, Ceiling & Skirting: Dulux Passionate Blue. Window, Door Frames & Door: Dulux Surf Green. Table from Nord Modern. Large vase from Top 3 By Design. Sculpture from Modern Times. Rug from Halcyon Lake. 

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Muse palette. Walls & Ceiling: Dulux Tuscan Sunset. Bedding from Kip&Co. Zig Zag Cushion from Top 3 By Design. Blue cushion from Fenton & Fenton. Side table from Nord Modern. Blue vase from Modern Times. Lamp from Angelucci 20th Century. Artwork: ‘Midnight Blue With Attitude Blue’ by Kubota Fumikazu, from Modern Times. 

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Muse palette. Ceiling & Trim: Dulux Lexicon Quarter. Walls: Dulux Decoration Blue. Planter: Dulux Poached. Chair from Domo. Side table from Cult Design. Lamp from House of Orange. Cushion on benchseat from Top 3 By Design. Bedding from Kip&Co. Rug from Halcyon Lake. Cushion and throw from Top 3 By Design.

Muse

Heavily influenced by the nostalgia of retro design, the Dulux Muse palette showcases a modern take on the ‘free-spirited styles’ of the past — as younger generations continue to embrace these eras in fashion and interiors.

Walls are painted in solid blocks of bold colour, with 70s-inspired tans and russet browns featuring heavily (think Dulux Guitar and Dulux Tuscan Sunset) paired against cooler greens such as Dulux Surf Green. Clean mid-blue accents include Dulux Passionate Blue and Dulux Decoration Blue, reminiscent of the bold trends of the 80s.

The look is complete with geometric and curvy furniture, glossy finishes, and luxurious stone features.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Solstice palette. Walls & Ceiling in background: Dulux Tan Wagon. Walls & Ceiling in front: Dulux Jodhpurs. Chair and coffee table from District. Large vase from Engold. Blue vase from Formantics. Tray and bench from Trit House. Rug from Halcyon Lake. Lamp from Cult Design. Sofa from Stylecraft. Striped cushion from Bonnie and Neil. Cushion from Linen House. Artwork: ‘Quiet Remembrance – Blue’ by Louise Blyton, from Studio Gallery.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Solstice palette. Walls & Ceiling: Dulux Tan Wagon. Coffee table from District. Tray from Trit House. Rug from Halcyon Lake. Lamp from Cult Design. Sofa from Stylecraft. Striped cushion from Bonnie and Neil. Cushion from Linen House. Artwork: ‘Quiet Remembrance – Blue’ by Louise Blyton, from Studio Gallery.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Solstice palette. Walls & Ceiling: Dulux Light Rice Half. Inside Windows: Dulux Pure Blue. Ottoman from Stylecraft. Chair from District. Coffee table and wooden bowl from Trit House. Object on coffee table and striped cushion from Jardan. Blue vase from Modern Times. Bowl with stripes from Formantics. Lamp and vase from Makers Mrkt. Sofa from CCSS. Bolster and striped cushions from Bonnie and Neil. Rug from Halcyon Lake. Artwork: ‘Meditation IV’ by Ria Green, from Modern Times.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Revive palette. Wall & Ceiling: Dulux Lama. Inside Window Frame: Dulux Ocean Surf. Cushion on back bench from Bonnie and Neil. Table and dining chairs from Trit House. Vase from Formantics. Tray from Engold. Artwork: ‘Heavenly Sweets Under Clouds-Blue Skies’ by Ellie Burguez, from Modern Times.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Solstice palette. Walls & Ceiling: Dulux Handmade Linen Half. Side Table from District. Rug from Halcyon Lake. Bust vase from Ajar. Bottom shelf: Lamp from Ross Gardam. Vase (left) from Makers Mkrt. Vase (right) and white vase on top shelf (left) from Formantics. Bowls and candle holders on top shelf (right) from Trit House. Crystal on second shelf from Inartisan. Vases on third shelf (left) from Middle of Nowhere. Vase on top shelf (centre) from Modern Times. Sculptures from Makers Mrkt.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Solstice palette. Walls: Dulux Reddy Brown. Ceiling: Dulux Light Rice Half. Bedding and cushion in front from Linen House. Blue trim cushion from Bonnie and Neil. Bedside table and vase from Engold. Sculpture from Nadia Robertson. Artwork: ‘Thirty Six’ by Ben Mazey, from Criteria Collection.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 – Solstice palette. Walls & Ceiling: Dulux Potter’s Pink. Alcove: Dulux Pure Blue. Bedding and cushions from Linen House. Bolster cushion, throw and rug from Bonnie and Neil. Chair and side table from Cult Design. Lamp and vase on table from Jardan. 

Solstice

Whether you’ve been recently on an overseas holiday or are still dreaming of one, the Solstice palette predicts we’ll be drawing on international destinations for some home inspiration this year.

The selection of shades brings a taste of the Mediterranean, layering summery yellows like Dulux Ripe Lemon and lighter blues of Dulux Ocean Surf against a backdrop of ‘sun-soaked’ neutrals. ‘Toasty’ clay brown shades with red undertones also feature, creating a ‘warm and welcoming palette’ of nurturing hues designed to make you feel very ‘at home’, Andrea says.

Design details in this trend incorporate Grecian motifs and raw materials like concrete, terrazzo, terracotta, clay and lava stone for extra intrigue!

See all shades in Dulux’s 2024 Colour Forecast here.

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