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2018 SEASONAL TRENDS

Summer

Inspired by the Escapade palette from the Dulux Colour Trends 2018, interiors this summer will be eclectic as vibrant combinations of colour and tropical-inspired accents are paired with crisp white. Colour featured: Dulux Ōkārito

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Ōkārito

Ōkārito is a crisp, fresh white that goes with almost anything. It is perfect as a main wall colour for exteriors as well as windows and trims. Ōkārito is a versatile white that suits almost any style of home. It is also the most popular white in the Dulux Colours of New Zealand range.

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Ōkārito is a crisp, fresh white that goes with almost anything. It is perfect as a main wall colour for exteriors as well as windows and trims. Ōkārito is a versatile white that suits almost any style of home. It is also the most popular white in the Dulux Colours of New Zealand range.
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Add a sense of energy and fun to any neutral space

Create fun, eye-catching accents in unexpected places, such as doors, the inside edge of a wall or door frame, along a staircase or in a storage nook. Complete the look by painting smaller pieces of furniture in the same hue, adding tonal accessories such as cushions, artwork and glassware.

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Waitiki Landing

Whakakī Lagoon is a popular soft and muted minty green. Try pairing it with darker greens such as Heaphy Track, crisp white Ōkārito or soft pinks such as Trentham.

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Whakakī Lagoon is a popular soft and muted minty green. Try pairing it with darker greens such as Heaphy Track, crisp white Ōkārito or soft pinks such as Trentham.
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A cool white such as Dulux Ōkārito is the perfect pairing to Dulux Cuticle Pink and Waitiki Landing.

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Ōkārito

Ōkārito is a crisp, fresh white that goes with almost anything. It is perfect as a main wall colour for exteriors as well as windows and trims. Ōkārito is a versatile white that suits almost any style of home. It is also the most popular white in the Dulux Colours of New Zealand range.

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Ōkārito is a crisp, fresh white that goes with almost anything. It is perfect as a main wall colour for exteriors as well as windows and trims. Ōkārito is a versatile white that suits almost any style of home. It is also the most popular white in the Dulux Colours of New Zealand range.
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Small doses of exuberant shades can have a big impact. Transform a white space by incorporating uplifting colour and prints.

Styling tips for Summer 2018 by Pip Brett - Dulux Trends Contributor

  • Declutter your interiors so that furniture and accessories have plenty of room to breathe.

  • Seek out retro furniture with organic shapes and simple lines.

  • Add in plenty of luxe textures – think soft furnishings and accessories in sumptuous velvet, silk and sheepskin.

  • Introduce bright artworks that pick up on this season’s bold, tropical hues.

  • Touches of gold will add a glam feel.

  • Don’t forget greenery – indoor palms and ferns will bring a botanical-inspired interior to life and help you create a happier, healthier home.

white and pink dining area

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Ōkārito

Ōkārito is a crisp, fresh white that goes with almost anything. It is perfect as a main wall colour for exteriors as well as windows and trims. Ōkārito is a versatile white that suits almost any style of home. It is also the most popular white in the Dulux Colours of New Zealand range.

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Ōkārito is a crisp, fresh white that goes with almost anything. It is perfect as a main wall colour for exteriors as well as windows and trims. Ōkārito is a versatile white that suits almost any style of home. It is also the most popular white in the Dulux Colours of New Zealand range.
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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.

Ōkārito

Cuticle Pink

S06F4

Waitiki Landing

S25B1

Manu Bay

S29D4

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Kinship

A rich, earthy palette to fill your home with warmth and positivity.

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Essential palette
Essential

Calm and nurturing colours to help you slow down and find serenity.

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Reflect palette
Reflect

A rich, moody palette to blend your past with your present.

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Disclaimer

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 A4 Colour Swatches.

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