Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this year’s Dulux Colour Forecast comprises three palettes - Solstice, Journey and Muse - that each reflect an inner desire for positivity and spaces that nurture within our homes. Mid-toned hues are a central theme, with rich golds, olive greens and reddy browns exhibiting warmth - yet each palette feels distinctly different. 

The Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 is inspired by industry events including Salone del Mobile Milano, trend and insight reports, fashion catwalks, product and design launches, engagement with global and international brands, and customised research through Dulux’s extensive network in the UK, Italy and France. 

Interestingly, while international travel is high on the agenda for those that are able, the financial pressure from the rising cost of living has spurred a wave of entertaining at home, with Australians embracing the comfort and convenience that comes with it. As a result, this year’s palettes step deeper into mid-tone shades that evoke feelings of warmth, security and resilience. 

Styling: Bree Leech | Photography: Lisa Cohen

Solstice

Solstice starts with inspiration from the pared-back Scandinavian design style, but adds to this a Mediterranean and desert influence – from the Australian outback to the African savannah, the palette brings together warm colours with cooler accents and detail such as braiding and primitive sculptural forms.

Journey

Journey is about the story of an interior – from bringing together global influences from our travels to reflecting on the history of our ancestry through objects and items handed down through time, the trend is maximalist in nature with a eclectic palette to reflect this.

Muse

Muse is a trend that strikes the perfect balance between nostalgia and modernity, resulting in spaces that are timeless and simultaneously contemporary, with a strong '70s influence and modern twists, Muse pays tribute to the design icons that have come before.