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2022 Paint Colour Forecast - Behind the Scenes with Dulux

2022 Paint Colour Forecast - Behind the Scenes with Dulux

Behind the scenes of Colour Forecast 2022

Dulux Colour Forecast has been our most celebrated event for colour lovers everywhere for 22 years. An annual trend report put together by our talented Dulux colour team, it predicts the beautiful colours set to inspire and influence interiors for the year ahead in Australia and New Zealand. Dulux Colour Expert, Andrea Lucena-Orr, has worked on every Colour Forecast since its inception and shares with us her trend forecasting process.

Where does Dulux find their colour inspiration to create Colour Forecast?

"We research from many different influences - fashion, media, political & finance, technology - as well as researching where colour and design are heading in Western Europe. Once we gather all of this, we then filter the colour information to ensure these colours will work in both Australia and NZ."

2022 Paint Colour Forecast - Behind the Scenes with Dulux
Interior dining room with built-in dining table and Deep Leather coloured walls.

Has the pandemic had an impact on creating these trends?

"I think every year has a significance with colour and design forecasts, however living through a pandemic has certainly made us feel much more connected to our homes. The Dulux 2022 Colour Forecast is even more significant when you want to create changes and add a different feel to your home especially after spending more time indoors than ever before. The exciting addition to the 2022 Colour Forecast was the Wonder Palette and is quite different from what we saw in 2021 - the hope and positivity on the horizon has been created in this uplifting palette."

2022 Paint Colour Forecast - Behind the Scenes with Dulux
Interior dining room with Sandpaper coloured walls, dining table and 3 chairs.

2022 Paint Colour Forecast - Behind the Scenes with Dulux
Interior living room with Black Caviar coloured feature wall and Opononi Double coloured supporting walls. The Space is decorated with plush grey and black furniture.

Who helps bring the Colour Forecast vision to life?

"We have a brilliant team working on Dulux Colour Forecasts - from our internal colour team including our NZ colour expert, Davina Harper as well as our Stylist & Trend Forecaster, Bree Leech and the amazingly talented photographer, Lisa Cohen."

What have your favourite trends been over the years?

"I have many favourite trends and it's hard to pinpoint just one. I love lighting so seeing more handcrafted pendants is always lovely to see as well as natural stone and beautiful timber in quality furnishings. I love colour so my decor style changes regularly. In my job I'm constantly seeing new and exciting designs which means I'm always adding to my collection!"

2022 Paint Colour Forecast - Behind the Scenes with Dulux
Interior living room with Kenepuru Sound coloured wall, Gold Vintage coloured behind the fireplace, sofa and coffee table.

How do you recommend bringing Colour Forecast colours into the home?

"There are so many ways you can bring your home to life with our Colour Forecast colours, whether done in a big or small way. Adding a few colours from our latest colour trends helps keep your decor and home up-to-date. You don't have to change everything every year, but it's lovely to experience subtle changes that evolve your decoration style over time. And there's also many ways to add colour to a rental property with decor and furnishings or by painting a canvas."

2022 Paint Colour Forecast - Behind the Scenes with Dulux
Interior dining room and hallway area with New Penny coloured right wall and Stowe White coloured left wall.

What trend do you think will be next?

"Forecasts are an evolution in interiors. They don't always change dramatically from one year to another. They can have subtle changes - some colours may disappear and then we might see new colours appear suddenly. Unlike fashion, we don't necessarily change everything every year or season for our interiors. However, it's great to add some change to help create a different feeling and atmosphere in the space and keep your home feeling fresh and current."

2022 Paint Colour Forecast - Behind the Scenes with Dulux
Interior living room with Benang coloured wall, yellow plush couch and Dark Door coloured coffee table.

Andrea Lucena-Orr

Andrea has an extensive colour and design background, having worked at Dulux Group for over 25 years in many colour roles. As our Colour Planning and Communications Manager, Andrea's role focuses on colour forecasting trends and sharing these insights to media, retail, and trade.

2022 Paint Colour Forecast - Behind the Scenes with Dulux
Andrea Lucena-Orr.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022

Discover three new tonal palettes inspired by our natural surroundings with the Dulux Colour Forecast 2022. Featuring rich, earthy tones and natural textures, alongside joyful, summery hues that awaken a zest for life.

2022 Paint Colour Forecast - Behind the Scenes with Dulux



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