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.
Lavender, that sublime mix of violet and white, has a distinct decorative quality – depending on the tone. It can be calming, refreshing and even playful. This ancient hue covers a wide spectrum of colours, from pale purples and pinks to warm blues and even lavender-greys. For those lavenders leaning towards purple and pink shades, they are both vibrant and eternally youthful. And, depending on the tone, they can be used to great effect in almost every space within a home, including the bedroom and living area, kitchen and bath.
Named after the flower, whose fragrant oil was used by the Romans in their baths, lavender is associated with tranquillity, calmness and serenity.
In the dining area above, Wattyl Blueberry Yum Yum (a lavender with a grey undertone) shows the versatility of the hue, acting as a virtual neutral background to the pops of colour in the artworks and flowers. This shade of lavender also works well in bedrooms where, when used with deeper hues in bedding and soft furnishings, creates a restful, cocooning ambience.
And for newcomers to the love of lavender, perhaps a full wall of this colour is a bit much for a first taste, in which case, play with various shades of lavender in a safer and more neutral colour scheme by introducing artworks and smaller decorative items in the hue.
While colour is a focus for Wattyl, sustainability and the reduction of environmental impact remains a top priority. Wattyl I.D. Advanced interior paint features an ultra-low VOC formula of less than 1g/L (one of the lowest VOC interior paints on the Australian market) for better indoor air quality post-painting.
Wattyl I.D Advanced paints are available in a range of sheen levels, including Matt, Low Sheen and Satin, along with a supporting ceiling product.
Swatches and sample pots, together with cans of paint of colours from the new Colour by Wattyl Fandeck can be ordered online by going to wattyl.com.au and instore at Wattyl Paint Centres, Mitre 10, Home Hardware, Crowies and other leading paint specialists.
