Recollect
Dulux Colour Forecast 2025
As a response to seeking comfort and security, the moody Recollect palette evokes a sense of nostalgia, reflection and sophistication with yellow-based greens and deep olive shades paired with rich wine shades.
Sophisticated personality
Purple, rich burgundies and wine colours are predicted to be a strong colour direction for 2025 evoking feelings of opulence and cosiness.
Design tip
Don't be afraid to elevate your space with textures and opulent fabrics including crushed velvet, chenille and damask in clashing patterns such as diagonal stripes, diamonds, checks and nostalgic florals.
Arch
Auburn Flair
Orange can radiate warmth and energy and is quite stimulating and thought-provoking. Orange is available in many shades and tones. Burnt orange looks great in formal areas and the lighter orange shades of apricot or peach work beautifully in bedrooms and living spaces.
Rethinking design
A second-hand influence is key in the Recollect palette, reflecting both an appreciation for classic design and a commitment to sustainability.
The economic downturn also plays a part in a desire for more affordable options, leading us to seek out unique vintage pieces that also tell a story.
Design tip
Consider combining vintage furniture to curate a space that reflects your inner self.
Ceiling & Trim
Zingiber
Yellows are vibrant and reflective and can create a happy and bright environment. Yellow is warm and is perfectly suited for south-facing spaces. Yellows can be used in casual living areas, hallways and entry spaces to create a light-filled bright setting.
Recollect draws on our fondness for the simplicity of past eras creating a feeling of connection to our heritage that provides a sense of meaning and continuity.
While older generations find comfort in the past, young ones see newness and exciting opportunities to blend classic styles with modern décor recreating the moods of their grandparents and parents' homes while also expressing their own style.
Select your favourite colours from the Recollect palette below to order sample pots and A4 swatches.
Get the Dulux look for your home as inspired by the Recollect palette below with the ceiling in Remuera, balustrade in Devils Staircase, and walls and trim in Danseys Pass.
Home comforts
The palette is a moodier curation for those seeking comfort and security, with furniture and décor elements spanning from the '50s to '90s integrated into an eclectic personalised style.
Design tip
Mirrored finishes and high gloss furniture pieces are central elements to the trend adding a touch of modern glamour and intrigue.
Red hot cinnamon
The deep cinnamon of Earnscleugh creates a warm tonal interior that is brilliantly suited to uplifting furnishings in soft oranges and vibrant corals enhanced by a playful burst of bright red on the door in Devils Staircase is a fun accent.
Window frames
Remuera
Remuera is a traditional and timeless warm white that works beautifully with most colour schemes inside and out in any style of home. Remuera works well with warm neutrals such as Ōpononi and Mason Bay.
Wall
Olive Blend
Olive Blend is a perfect olive green ready for any accent wall or highlights for exteriors. It pairs well with the lush ivory of Remuera and warm neutral Muriwai.
Appreciation for the classics
Scheme Recollect colours with confidence
Explore our palettes
View the uplifting and soothing colours of our Emerge and Still palettes.
Still palette
Driven by our need to appreciate things in the slow lane the Still palette has a calming effect that can create a nourishing and comforting environment.
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Emerge palette
An uplifting palette of paired-back pastels, Emerge is filled with soft greens, mauves and a deep red to bring joy without overwhelming a space.
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Using a Dulux sample pot is a great way to test your final colour choice at home with the correct lighting. Pick up a sample pot in any colour online or in-store.
Before selecting your paint colour, it’s important to sample it in a range of different lighting conditions. Our A4 colour swatches allow you to test different Dulux paint colours on a variety of walls with just one sample.
Choosing a colour for your home can be tricky. The fastest way to sample colour is with our colour visualisation tool.
Book an in-home consultation with a Dulux designer who will help you find the right colour scheme for your home, considering your furniture and lighting.
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Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux Sample Pots and Large Colour Swatches.