Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 reveals a major shift in colour themes
Dulux has revealed its annual Colour Forecast for 2026, which features a shift towards calming and connecting colours in response to ongoing global uncertainty and digital fatigue.
How to fix peeled paint on a wall
Paint peeling off walls is an unsightly issue that we may face from time to time. Beyond the aesthetics, without paint protecting the surface, the underlying wall material can also become damaged.
How double drenching takes colour to new heights
Colour drenching—painting walls, ceilings and trims in the same colour—taught us all about the power of paint to accentuate a space. A few years on, the art has been refined, with the advent of double drenching. It creates a more layered and nuanced approach to the use of colour in paint selections.
39th annual Dulux Colour Award winners announced
The winners of the 39th Dulux Colour Awards have been announced. The Awards recognises the most inspired and transformative examples of colour used in...
For the love of lavender
Hidden by the cacophony of adulation for Mocha Mousse (Pantone Colour of the Year 2025) is a sophisticated, versatile hue that will be forever relevant in our interiors.
Gyprock releases One Patch
Gyprock has released its multi-purpose filler One Patch, suitable for minor repairs in plasterboard, fibre cement, masonry, concrete and timber.
Entries are now open for the 39th Dulux Colour Awards
The 39th Dulux Colour Awards are now open for entries and welcome interior designers, specifiers, architects and students across Australia and New Zealand to...
Calm moody colours to dominate during autumn/winter
Dulux Colour forecasters predict that consumers will gravitate towards serene and muted colours that induce a calming presence and quiet luxury, leading into the...
Haymes Paint releases MetalPlus line of coatings
The MetalPlus range of coatings from Haymes Paint aims to optimise metal protection and decoration. The range consists of prep, prime and topcoat, each...
Colours to foster hope and creativity
After a challenging winter that brought us wild weather, cost of living concerns and technological scepticism, we now yearn for sunnier times to restore opportunity and a sense of ease and warmth into our homes. This summer Dulux colour forecasters predict that a combination of almost-pastel shades alongside bold, rich colours will emerge in Australian interiors in response to our desire for a renewed sense of hope and to foster creativity.