The result of extensive global research, leading paint company Dulux reveals its 2016 Colour Trends predicting that bespoke creation, a fascination with deep space and an emphasis on dark, moody hues is set to heavily influence design in the coming year.
Offering a collection of sophisticated shades, experimental colour combinations and accents, Infinite Worlds, Bio Fragility, Retro Remix and Future Past are the themes of the four expertly curated palettes comprising the 2016 Dulux Colour Trends called ‘DESIGN AGE’.
Bio Fragility
Fragile life is the embodiment of beauty. We marvel in the intricacy of creation and its duality of fragility and strength. We call on nature not just to inspire but to collaborate, employing its innate ability to transform materials and forms resulting in beautiful, unexpected and unique designs. Bio Fragility takes its cues from natural and living matter where flesh tones, lichen, moss and stone influence the subtle hues of the palette which
are derived from chalky brittle elements rather than soft textures.
Photographer: Lisa Cohen. Featuring Porcelena Bowl by Porcelain Bear.
Future Past
Our reality is one of a digital world where we seek comfort in nostalgic references that ground us. We are drawn to contemporary designs that evoke memories and fuse modern
with heritage and classicism. Future Past is luxurious and detailed with an emphasis on craftsmanship and an eclectic edge influenced by the industrial age. This theme takes its cues from Steampunk references merging with modern design to create a new version of the old. Deep and decadent traditional hues including luxurious browns and rich timbers are energised when combined with mustard, pink and purple.
Photographer: Lisa Cohen. Featuring fragrance by Fleurage.
Retro Remix
Reflecting on colourful eras, we widen our inspiration to include design from the post-modern eras of the 60s and 70s. No longer only captivated by the Memphis movement, Retro Remix mixes together iconic elements from across the mid to late century. This fun and playful theme explores a more youthful expression as younger generations are discovering these influences and creating their own remixed style. Experimentation in colour combinations leads to acid brights clashing with faded muddied colours such as browns and olive greens.
Photographer: Lisa Cohen. Featuring David Ottoman and Bowie Side Tables by Grazia & Co.
Infinite Worlds
As the lure of unexplored worlds captures our imagination, it inspires 70’s sci-fi style on the catwalk and futuristic designs. The Infinite Worlds theme evokes visions of deep ocean
creatures glowing with phosphorescent light against coloured backdrops and celestial objects such as planets, moons, exploding stars and vast nebular clouds. Dark colours form the majority of the palette juxtaposed with flashes of brilliant reds, pinks and coral as well as space-age metallics. Glowing hues are used as accents to recreate the eerie effect of deep
unchartered worlds.
Photographer: Lisa Cohen. Featuring Pile High Club Floor Cushion by Elise Cakebread.
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