Dulux Reveals its Annual Colours & Trends Forecast For 2023
Dulux releases its Colour Forecast, unveiling their annual palettes for 2023: from earth-drawn neutrals and natural tones to an uplifting array of bright hues.
Words: Georgie Ward I Photography: Lisa Cohen I Styling: Bree Leech
Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Revive palette. Cabinets: Dulux Lexicon® Quarter. Island: Dulux Perplexed. Walls: Dulux Paper Brown. Stool from Ajar. Blue glass jug and tea towel from Bonnie & Neil. Glass from Naaytu. White vase, bowl, yellow jug and salt and pepper shaker from Makers Mrkt. Artwork: ‘Petite Fille’ by Jean Paul Mangin, Studio Gallery. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech
Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Revive palette. Walls: Dulux Lexicon® Quarter. Feature Wall: Dulux Princess Pink. Table from Angelucci 20th Century. Chairs from Ajar. Ceramic vessels from Bonnie & Neil. Glass vessel from Jardan. Artwork: ‘Tilda’ by Melanie Macilwain, Fenton & Fenton. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech
Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Revive palette. Walls: Dulux Lexicon® Quarter. Ceiling: Dulux Perplexed. Feature back wall: Dulux Day Glow. Feature side wall: Dulux Golden Sand. Sofa and blue glass bowl from Jardan. Side table (on left) from House of Orange; Ottoman from District. Coffee table from Grazia & Co. Rug from Behruz Studio. Yellow striped vase from Cult Design. Blue checked vase from Formantics. Crystal bowl (on coffee table) from Fenton & Fenton. Sculpture (on coffee table) by Dion Horstman. Yellow candelabra (on coffee table) from Makers Mrkt. Round cushion (on chair) from Bungalow Trading Co. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech
Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Revive palette. Walls: Dulux Diorite. Ceiling: Dulux Pharaohʼs Gem. Throw from Bonnie & Neil. Bedlinen and cushions from Castle and Things. Bedhead from Family Love Tree. Side table from Billy Furniture. Lamp from House of Orange. Glass bowl from Jardan. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech
Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Revive palette. Walls: Dulux Lexicon® Quarter. Stripes: Dulux Breezy Half and Dulux Paper Brown. Front door: Dulux Pink Chi. Rug from Halcyon Lake. Planters and plants from Into the Wild Interiors. Chair from Mobilia. Artwork: ‘At Play 2’ by Callum Francis, Studio Gallery. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech
Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Revive palette. Walls: Dulux Lexicon® Quarter. Ceiling: Dulux Breezy Half. Sofa from House of Orange. Ottoman from Anaca Studio. Lamp from Modern Times. Shelving by Objects by Kit; Chair from Angelucci 20th Century. Side table (pink) from Domo. Rug from Halcyon Lake. Round cushions from Kip & Co. Flower motif cushion from Castle and Things. Yellow candle holder (on ottoman) from Modern Times. Aqua candle holder (on ottoman) from Makers Mrkt. Glass vessel (top shelf) and vessels (middle shelf) from Bungalow Trading Co. Blue Knot decor (top shelf) and glass bowl (bottom shelf) from Jardan. Planter from Capra Designs. Artwork: ‘Realm’ by Clare Brodie, Studio Gallery. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech
In response to the past few chaotic years, the Dulux Colour Forecast for 2023 creates colours for the creation of meaningful spaces, reflecting our desire to bond with the environment, communities and the people we love.
The annual forecast is based on year-round research into global and local trends that are predicted to soar in the near-future, with next year destined to be all about simple and authentic ways of living.
‘We have all reacted to the upheavals of the last couple of years in different ways – some people crave lightness and whimsy, whilst others seek order and reassurance. The three palettes released in the Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 reflect these differing needs, allowing you to create beautiful living spaces that reflect where you are in your life’s journey,’ says Bree Leech.
The three new and fresh palettes - Balance, Connect and Revive, present warm, earth based colours that reinforce a connection with nature, oceanic blues that foster stillness and calm, and eclectic brighter hues to encourage moments of pure escapism.
Dulux’s Balance is a refined palette of serene marine blues, gentle greens and accents of deep garnet that evokes the beauty and futility of the ocean and shoreline. ‘Post pandemic, not everyone is craving indulgence, risk and change - some crave the reassurance of structure and rules - to which Balance gives,’ says Lucena-Orr.
Balance is inspired by a ‘less is more’ philosophy, focused on immersive colour of elegant, understated colours, such as its key shades of Kimberly Sea, Starfish and Sea Kelp.
Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Connect palette. Walls: Dulux Sandy Day. Sofa from House of Orange. Coffee table and glass vessel (on floor) from GlobeWest. Chair (on left) from Angelucci 20th Century. Buffet from Tide Design. Chair (on right) from Cult Design. Rug from Hali. Vessel (on coffee table) and ceramic sculpture (on buffet) from Pepite. Knot ceramic (on coffee table) by Deborah Sweeney. Lamp from Milk & Sugar. Timber vessel (on buffet) from Ikos Home. Blanket by Trinket Solo;;Cushion (on sofa left) from Halcyon Lake. Cushion (on sofa right) from Fenton & Fenton. Cushion (on chair) from Figgoscope Curates. Artworks: Ceramic Study Framed Screenprint by Middle of Nowhere. ‘Cleo’ by Rachel Castle, Castle and Things. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech
Side table (left), Boyd Blue; Chair (left), Angelucci 21st Century; Sofa and vessels (on coffee table), Jardan; Coffee table, District; Console, Cult Design; Artwork - Ancestral Art by Lindsay Nelson, Modern Times and Lindsay Nelson; Rug, Behruz Studio; Vessel (on side table) and cushion (right), Designstuff; Vessel (on console), Modern Times; Cushion (le), Penney & Bennett; Cushion (middle), Halcyon Lake. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech
Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Connect palette. Walls: Dulux Namadji. Chair from Angelucci 20th Century. Table from Tide Design. Baskets from Ikos Home. Pendant light from Lights Lights Lights. Bowl (on table) from Formantics; Small vessel (on table) by Deborah Sweeney; Tall vessel (on table) from Pepite. Artwork: ‘Pines’ by Matilda Dumas, Studio Gallery. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech
“The three palettes in the Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 allows you to create beautiful living spaces that reflect where you are in your life’s journey.”
Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Connect palette. Walls: Dulux Reservation. Chair, CCSS; Footstool, Cult Design; Bedside table, Tide Design; Wall decor, Boyd Blue; Large vessel (on bedside), Jardan; Small vessel (on bedside) and striped, tartan and olive cushions, Designstuff; Throw, quilt cover and European pillowcases, Linen House; Sheet set, Aura; Bolster cushion, Trinket Solo. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech
With its warm, earthy tones of moss, wasabi, sandstone, muddied yellow and burnt charcoal, Dulux’s Connect palette is all about fostering our relationship with nature and the outdoors.
‘It speaks of calm, comfort and an honest approach to living, and brings in many of the pastimes we experienced during lockdown, such as hiking, cooking and gardening,’ says Lucena-Orr.
The natural and quietly stable palette brings warmth and intimacy to interiors, it reflects our desire for a simpler lifestyle, grounded in nature. ‘The Connect palette could look incredible in a cosy dining room or living area of a family home or a country weekender,’ she says.
Filled with playful, bright colours, such as rose pink, breezy blue, sunshine yellow and burnt orange, the Dulux Revive palette is an instant mood-lifter, just what many of us need after a gruelling past couple years.
Out with ‘design rules’, and in with personal expression, Revive brings a lightness and a sense of freedom to revive our spirits. Its kaleidoscope of saturated hues merges past with present, mixing 80’s style colour blocking and mid-century furniture with futuristic features, the look these colours create within the home gives off ‘retro futurism’.
With 2023 around the corner, these palettes are yet to dominate our homes and brighten our interiors in the year to come, creating connection and joy through colour.
Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Balance palette. Feature wall: Dulux Green Alabaster Half. Hallway: Dulux Casper White. Sofa and cushions from House of Orange. Coffee table by Mobilia. Side table and glass bowl from Domo. Rug by Jenny Jones. Lamp from District. Glass vessel from Frey Home. Artwork: ‘Pink Cliffs’ by Peter Summers, Studio Gallery. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech
Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Balance palette. Lower walls: Dulux Pure Blue Half. Upper Walls: Dulux Kimberley Sea. Sofa, cushions, and ottoman from Mobilia. Coffee table and side table from Space Furniture. Console from Grazia & Co. Bowl on coffee table and vessels from Frey Home. Small ceramic on coffee table from Modern Times. Rug by Jenny Jones. Artwork: ‘Samsara’ by Gabrielle Jones, Studio Gallery. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech
Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – Balance palette. Staircase: Dulux Green Alabaster Half. Walls: Dulux Casper White. Side table from Modern Times. Photo: Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech