Looking for more home design inspiration? For styling tips, interior design trends and roundups of the hottest new furniture on the market, visit sitchu.com.au/home-design 11 The Dulux Colour Forecast is serious business. The result of endless research, insight analysis and collaboration, it has been a trusted guide for homeowners, designers and architects since 1999. This year’s Dulux Colour Team, led by Colour and Design Manager Lauren Treloar and Colour and Communications Manager Andrea Lucena-Orr, have forecast three palettes of calming and connecting colours as a response to enduring uncertainty. The three palettes of the 2026 forecast are connected by colours and tones that connote wellness, stability and connection. Earth-based neutrals, rich caramel tones and various gentle shades of green litter the 2026 forecast alongside pastel pops of colour. And it’s not just about paint colours. The team note that switching up soft furnishings like cushions, bed linen, vessels, and tableware offers other ways to jump on board. “Each palette has been thoughtfully designed, allowing Consumers to mix and match shades with ease by staying within the confines of each palette. This flexibility empowers people to personalise their spaces in a way that truly reflects their style and lifestyle.” — Lauren Treloar Ethereal Treloar notes that the ethereal palette is the most “expressive” in the collection, with plenty of gentle greens, mauves and blush pinks. Designed to be accompanied by inviting materials like oak, bleached wood, and delicate fabrics with a botanical sway, it’s all about sparking a sense of serenity and joy. LuceanaOrr adds, “With romantic tones like Dulux Savin, Dulux Different Pink and Dulux Mask, alongside subtle pastels such as Dulux Tiamo, Dulux Blue Shell and Dulux Soft Fresco, this palette feels playful, uplifting, and quietly luxurious.” Elemental In a slight chance of pace, Elemental is a “tonal, grounded palette built around warm whites and neutrals such as Dulux Blended Cream and Dulux Hog Bristle® Quarter and enriched with golden brown hues, such as Dulux Caramel Sundae and Dulux Coffee Dust,” says Lucena-Orr. This palette is about slow living, clarity, and simplicity, championed by subtle layers of grey and charcoal in a nod to the pared-back influence of Brutalism. Designed to be paired with durable textures like linen, concrete, and polished marble, the effect is one of calm. “Dulux Elemental reflects a desire for thoughtful consumption and balanced living. It’s not about having less for the sake of it but making room for what truly matters,” adds Lucena-Orr. Evoke The most energetic of the three palettes, Evoke channels optimism, expression and warmth. With a splash of both vintage charm and modernism, the palette is warm rather than bright. Luceana-Orr adds, “Blush pinks like Dulux Baked Clay, burnt oranges like Dulux Magic Melon, and warm golden tones such as Dulux Germania are layered with deeper hues like Dulux Misty Grape, Dulux Wink and Dulux Red Jacks to create personality and depth.” She continues, “It features vintage-inspired materials, handcrafted elements, and curated clutter, making spaces feel alive and layered, adding to our collections over time.” SITCHU MAGAZINE Image Credits: Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 Designer: Bree Banfield Digital Imagery: Clinkr Studio
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