The Future's Bright

Today I have been submerging myself in the Dulux Colour Forecast for 2023. Yes, freaky as it is 2023 isn't that far away! We have been busily designing next years calendar at Pickle Design where I work, so my thoughts are quite often fixed on next year.

So what kind of vibe are the colour experts at Dulux predicting? Australia's Dulux have suggested three moods taken from local and global trends and research, and they couldn't be more different. 'Balance', 'Connect' and 'Revive'. Andrea Lucena-Orr and Bree Leech have taken stock in this post-pandemic world, believing our habits are changing. People want to embrace the simple life, be more sustainable and live authentically.

As Bree puts it "We have all reacted to the upheavals of the last couple of years in different ways - some people crave lightness and whimsy, whilst others seek order and reassurance'. 

'Revive' certainly brings the whimsy! It may seem a little bit of a paint factory explosion to begin with, but taking the imagined interiors in zoomed in sections I think the colours brought together are lovely and fresh. 

I am not afraid of a bit fo colour, a mean really, look at this blog! But I do lean towards the warm hug that is 'Connect'. Dark walls it seems are here to stay, with neutral tones and immersive colour, 'Connect' welcomes the outdoors in. 

'Balance' explores the beauty of blue, it's a dive into the depths of the ocean. Paired with immersive textures and stunning design details, the dream sold is one of urban living that spans the decades.