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COLOUR
TRICKS

Colour Tricks

by Stienie Greyling

A
colour trend is a direction. It
is a developing awareness or
an emerging preference for a
colour or several colours. Therefore, a
colour trend can change the way we think
about a colour and how we purchase
consumer goods. In short, we consistently
communicate via the medium of colour.
In 2024 among the most popular
colours of the year are soothing earth
tones, deeply moody colours and various
shades of blue.
No matter the colour, a fresh coat of
paint leaves an interior looking fresher,
cleaner and brighter. But finding the right
interior paint colour can be a challenge
– whether painting the living room,
bedroom or bathroom.
When choosing a colour, it is important
to consider the lighting, the colour of
existing furniture and the good mood While it is important to consider your kitchen cabinets or anywhere else that
one is trying to set. Lighter colours, like favourite colours and individual style, calls for a pop of colourful possibility.
creamy white, silvery grey and muted you may also want to experiment with a Described by DULUX as ‘delicate and
pastels help create the illusion of a larger, trendy colour. optimistic’ Sweet Embrace exudes warm,
brighter interior. Meanwhile, darker A colour that truly lives up to its name, welcoming qualities. Ready to illuminate
shades, like deep purple, warm red and Limitless is a light yellow that represents rooms that otherwise don’t see much
moody blue make a bold design statement energy and optimism. This colour can sun or to create an oasis of calm in a
and create a cosy and intimate feeling. live up to its name when applied to walls, home office, this lavender-leaning near-

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