Autumn is a brilliant time to refresh your outlook on life, with the chaos of Easter out the way and time enough before winter sets in. What better way to transform the look and feel of your home than by giving it a fresh lick of paint? Whether you focus on a feature wall or go the whole hog and transform entire rooms, the effort you put into painting your dream home pays off tenfold once you sit back and soak up the sweet new hues.
To get your creative cogs turning, we turned to our friends at Dulux to look at 20 popular paint colours that are topping the charts at the moment...
Dulux Natural White
You’d be amazed at how much variation there is in the spectrum of white paints, each with a subtly different effect when it comes to transforming your walls. This hugely popular shade is the lightest of warm whites and brings just the right rosy glow, whether you’re painting your living room or the façade of your home.
Dulux Toffee Fingers
Australians love to start the day with a cup of java (especially those based in Melbourne), resting on your coffee table between sips, before the kids rampage. Why not lean into that luxury by painting a living room feature wall in this delicious mid-tan colour, perhaps with a touch of complementary cream?
Dulux Raku
Similarly, there’s a lot more to shades of grey than you might at first think. We love this colour named after the Japanese pottery often used in tea ceremonies. You’ll notice a hint of mauve mixed in with this neutral grey tone that’s perfect for painting feature walls. It makes for a great contrast with cool white hues too.
Dulux Carmen Miranda
If you want a ravishing red that will light up your home, this Dulux paint colour named for the beloved singer, dancer and actor nicknamed the Brazilian Bombshell could be just the drama you’re looking for in your life. A deep, rich red with orange undertones, take it for a tango around your living room.
Dulux Ecru
Neutral doesn’t have to mean invisible. We adore this exquisite neutral option that adds a dab of colour to a sophisticated backdrop, whether it’s a snug work-from-home study or the snooze palace of mum and dad’s bedroom. Trim it with tans and browns and vivid whites.
Dulux Arctic Daisy
As the days grow shorter, it’s a salve for the soul basking in the blaze of sunny yellows. We love the subtle glow of this stunning paint option, and think it would work fantastically as a feature splash in your kitchen or in a south-facing space. It would make a statement on your front door too, if you’re the sort who beams with pride as you wave hello to your neighbours.
Dulux Armada
Stroll deep into the emerald end of green with this luscious, stormily oceanic hue for another bold option that pairs impeccably with cooler greys and vivid whites. Armada will look commanding as a feature wall in your bedroom or study, or you can pick out kitchen cabinetry in this dreamily dark green that’s richly rewarding.
Dulux Double Bass
A pop of purple can lend a right royal feeling to any interior, from a dramatic dining party setting to a fun kids’ bedroom. Opt for this brilliant pizzaz of paint with red earthy undertones for an enigmatic theme that oozes luxury. Team it with warm greiges and neutrals.
Dulux Land Light
When it comes to shades of neutral, we’re all about liquid loveliness in our living spaces. Earlier we recommended the velvety rich Toffee Fingers on the darker end of the scale, but we also love this lighter brew that spills the tea on good design. It’s a great companion for Antique White U.S.A and Pinkham.
Dulux Murray Red
If you rock out to Prince’s banger ‘Raspberry Beret’ then the chances are you’ll be down for this red-meets-purple concoction that would be a really exuberant addition to any interior design palette. It would look lush as the backdrop to your bed, splashed on a study wall or on your façade. Pair it back with pale pink trims.
Dulux Piglet
Sometimes orange gets a bad wrap, unfairly consigned to the dustbin of that ‘70s style. But choosing a subtly fruity tone can give you just the pick-up you need when you wake up in your dream bedroom. This warm mid-tone option would look lush as a feature splash in a snooze zone and pairs well with cotton.
If you like a white that shines as bright as a torch in the dark, you can plump for Dulux’s super-cool Lexicon Quarter, which is a great choice for contemporary homes with a focus on open-plan living. Or you can use it to pick out the finer details like windowsills and trims. Pair it with pale blues, sage greens and greys.
Dulux Bunny Soft Quarter
There’s a playful spirit to this soft-hued pink that would be a fabulous colour theme for the kids bedrooms, or a nursery for the newest addition to your family. Or you can splash out on a feature wall in your own bedroom if you like. Why should kids have all the fun?
Dulux Flooded Gum
Using grey in interior design needn’t feel like you’re bringing a rainy day inside. There are heaps of cheerier tones like this Australian variation that flushes out the warmer end of the scale, like a chink of sunlight parting the clouds and leading to a rainbow. It looks great with both whites and charcoals.
Dulux Buttercookie
What’s better than homemade cookies to permeate your home with a scrummy scent as it wafts its way from the kitchen? Turns out Buttercookie is a truly beautiful earthy tone to add a toasty dash of cosy warmth to your home. This grounding yellow shade has a touch of toffee that feels like a sweet hug.
Dulux Cinnamon Sand
Get down and dirty with the heartily earthen warm hug of terracotta orange. It’s a great accent colour to help pick out any timber features throughout your home and works just as well with cooler finishes like natural stone. And without getting too groovy, you can add a bit of green through plants, throws, cushions and rugs.
Dulux Hauraki Gulf
If you’re all about being bold with colours that aren’t afraid to stand up and be counted, harness the big blue sky with this luminous number. A magnificent spirit-lifter, it can transform an overlooked corner into a focal point perfect for a standing mirror, reading armchair, side table adorned with nick knacks or a pendant light shining on awe-inspiring art.
Dulux Olive Leaf
We love bringing the outside in with a flourish of natural greenery in our interiors. You can help boost that all-natural feel in your home by indulging in this luxuriant shade of muted green. Plant it beside neutral whites for a look that will quickly grow on you.
Dulux Pre School
There’s a reason why our customers love the driftwood dream of coastal classic look, the Hamptons. It has a blissed-out seaside feel that helps wash away the cares of the day. This tranquil Dulux paint colour is the perfect partner to sail away with the theme. It has a calming effect that’s like bathing the walls in sea salt.
Dulux Clay Pipe
Sprouting somewhere between cream and camel, we love the pinkish-fusion of this neutral treat that grounds any space when slathered on the walls. This will look just as lovely in your outdoor space as it will indoors, adorning your walls, cabinetry, trims or feature paneling.
If you enjoyed perusing this paint colour palette and feel inspired, here are some ideas of transforming your guest bedroom, on opting for wallpaper and generally refreshing your home. To book in for the Studio M design experience, click here or call 1300 786 773.
