Winter colour forecast: A warm refuge
Toddler’s bedroom before.
Toddler’s bedroom after. Wall (top) and ceiling: Dulux Waiau Bay Half; Wall (bottom): Dulux Lauder.
Pale timber furniture, woven cane accessories, and natural fabrics such as linen, cotton and wool were used to add warmth and texture.
Toddler’s bedroom after. Wall (top) and ceiling: Dulux Waiau Bay Half; Wall (bottom): Dulux Lauder.
Toddler’s bedroom after. Wall (top) and ceiling: Dulux Waiau Bay Half; Wall (bottom): Dulux Natural Flora.
Entry space before.
Entry space after. Accent wall: Dulux Finnegan; Wall and ceiling: Dulux Millwater.
Entry space ceiling: Dulux Peep-O-Day; Wall: Dulux Millwater.
Partner content: Dulux has released its colour forecast for winter 2022 with soothing earth-based hues showcased in a three-room makeover by their colour forecaster and stylist Bree Leech.
Dulux’s Restore palette is made up of the rich, soothing colours of Dulux Lauder, Waiau Bay Half, Wigram and Natural Flora (amongst others), which the company says evokes a feeling of comfort and warmth, often much-needed to combat the winter blues that can accompany a seasonal change.
To showcase these idyllic hues in the home environment, Dulux Colour Forecaster and stylist Bree Leech undertook a multi-room makeover in a renovated 80s brick home, integrating colours from the Restore palette.
“We chose to make over three rooms – a toddler’s bedroom and two entry areas – showing the versatility of the palette to energise different interior spaces,” Leech says.
One room in two ways, the toddler’s room was completely reinvigorated with the option of Lauder or Natural Flora as the feature colour, paired with Waiau Bay Half, a warm white to help soften the space.
With the two entranceways, the intention was to make both spaces feel more inviting, sophisticated and memorable for the homeowners as well as first-time or returning guests.
Using Dulux Peep-O-Day on the ceiling in the main entry and Finnegan as an accent in the secondary, each entrance was decorated with modern art and handmade ceramics to give both rooms more character.
“The entries have gorgeous, exposed beams and curved arched doorways; we wanted to celebrate both architectural features and did so through colour and décor,” stylist Leech says.
To learn more about Dulux’s Colour Forecast 2022 visit www.dulux.co.nz.
Suppliers: junior bed Danish by Design; rug Design Rugs; storage bin (left) cloud shelves, toys and storage (except baskets) On Shelving, stool Designstuff; pillowcases, sheets, round cushion, throw, giraffe soft toy, owl on shelf Linen House; baby soft toy Olli Ella; ottoman Oski & Lottie; shelving RJ Living; artwork The Poster Club print ‘Bloom’ by Berit Mogensen Lopez via RJ Living.
ArchitectureNow works with a range of partners in the A&D supply sector to source appropriate content for the site. This article has been supported by Dulux.
