| Pink blush Dusty pinks and feminine blush colours will be a huge look for next year. Their popularity is being predicted by Porter’s Paints, Haymes and Taubmans, so if you are a fan of pastels then you... |
| Burnt orange When I asked Maree Hale from Porter’s Paints what colours she thinks we will be seeing a lot of in 2016, she said that she can see “a stronger pull towards exotic burnt oranges” moving forward... |
| Smoky greys Fiona Parry-Jones, creative director at Von Haus Design Studio (Haymes) predicts a subdued palette for the new year. “Two colours I think will get noticed a lot in 2016 are the more earthy... |
| White wash A muted palette of pinks and greys can be used to create a simplistic feel that is also very elegant and earthy, perfect in both bedrooms and living areas. “White-washed linen bedcovers and... |
| Blue hues Soft pastel tones as we know them will be receiving an injection of sophistication in 2016, according to Blaze. “In the new year, there will be a few new colourways on trend,” she says. “The... |
| Rose gold When incorporating colours into a space in our homes, Maree Hale from Porter’s recommends we “first consider the atmosphere you would like to create, and layer elements to create an enriching... |
| Deep rose Hale says that along with burnt oranges, we will see a lot of “dusty pinks in all strengths”. DESIGNER TIP: Add visual interest by playing around with tone and texture. Hale says we can achieve... |
| Moody blue Dulux Colour Planning & Communications Manager Andrea Lucena-Orr says that “an emphasis on dark, moody hues will heavily influence design in the coming year.” This look can be seen in the... |
| Charcoal contrast Continuing her dark-toned prediction, Lucena-Orr says to look out for moody sea blues, dark purples, deep blue greens and even charcoal tones to create a striking look. If you are brave... |
