On Melbourne Cup Day we thought we’d talk about something we know a little bit about rather than taking the wildest punt of the year (which personally I will be doing at 3pm!)
Dulux (owners of The Lincoln Group) have released their colour forecasts for 2015 – here’s a selection.
WILDLAND – Driven by the need to connect with the environment around us, we surround ourselves with colours that reflect untamed landscapes from the harshest ice terrains to the wildest forests and mountains. Wildland illustrates a story through the contrast of light and dark – virtuous vs. malevolent, a story of discovering the beauty in what nature has created and embracing imperfections. Taking comfort in the most primitive of materials such as timber, stone, leather and fur we reconnect with our primal selves.
EARTHWERKS Reducing our impact on the earth continues to be a crucial community goal as we aspire to get in touch with nature on a more personal level. Earthwerks explores our desire to have greenery in our homes and workspaces. The urge to get our hands dirty, to create things from scratch and to be aware of the provenance of our food drives this trend. A palette drawn from greens and mineral hues creates spaces where mimicked or real nature blends seamlessly with future interiors.
SILENTSHIFT Our digital demands requires us to be forever alert at risk of fatique and overstimulation, we are talking time to pause, unplug and recuperate. Silentshift’s soft colour palette allows us to create spaces in which there is minimal pattern and contrast, inviting your mind to rest and be silent. We shift our approach to finding a new balance between fast paced and slow living. Simple curves and block colours in cosmetic hues create ethereal spaces with a dreamlike quality, conducive to silent moments.
Let us know what you think !
For more information visit www.dulux.com.au
