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Colour Forecast 2023

Connect

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The Connect palette features soft earthy neutrals, naturals, muted greens, and wheat yellows, combined with accents of warm deep brown, grey and charcoal. Colour featured: Dulux Glinks Gully.

Nurture and nature

A home with a connection to the outdoors has become vital to our wellbeing. Technology has provided us with a new freedom; we no longer need to live in the cities and the suburbs to work – allowing the move to rural settings where we can reconnect with nature. We look for sustainability, authenticity and meaning in the items we choose to connect to and surround ourselves with at home. Decor has a raw beauty featuring imperfections to honour the process of making.

Natural connection

The soft nature-inspired greens provide calm and comfort as our homes continue to be our refuge.
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Contrasting elements

Natural colour combinations range from subtle neutrals to more dramatic earth-based hues.

Timber bookcase alongside beige arch and brown wall

Cosy warmth

Soft patterns such as blended patchwork mix with vintage mid-century style to create a relaxed space.

Living room with orange walls and relaxed arm chair

Connect Palette

Moves through soft arid nature-influenced hues ranging from St Bathans and Gentle Annie to the cosy Pataua Beach. The palette is accented with rich colours such as Research and Basset Brown. Connect features soft warm neutrals to scheme with, such as Waitangi and Glinks Gully to work with the earthy palette.

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Remuera

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Glinks Gully

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Gentle Annie

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Pataua Beach

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Waitangi

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Hinuera

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Riverton

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Hammer Grey

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St Bathans

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Basset Brown

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Mt Inaccessible

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Research

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Weather worn

Surfaces feature texturally inspired finishes with a hand-formed and weather-worn or charred look

Dining space with paved stone floors and black panelled walls

Country vibes

A mix of farmhouse and vintage decor comes together to create a comfortable and inviting dining space.

Spacious dining room with arched wall and black fireplace

Cocooning comfort

Comforting layers of bed linen along with the warmth of Pataua Beach create a beautiful immersive bedroom.

Bedroom with warm beige walls and ceiling and neutral curtains

Textural form

Sustainability is at Connect's core featuring recycled materials alongside imperfect handcrafted decor.

Ceramic vase on white pedestal against khaki wall

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White and yellow living room with purple ceiling and brightly coloured furniture
Revive – Create the look in your home

Revive mixes nostalgic elements in this joyful palette of eclectic brighter hues to encourage those moments of pure escapism.

Two-tone blue living room with blue furniture
Balance – Create the look in your home

Balance is a refined and reassuring palette of serene oceanic blues and weathered pastels that foster stillness and calm.

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