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Reflecting a new mood of positivity with its rich caramel tones, Spiced Honey – Dulux's Colour of the Year for 2019 – has a raw, natural quality that works like a warm neutral which makes it adaptable to pairing with different materials and styles of decoration. Dulux says 'it’s perfect for creating a relaxed cosy atmosphere in places where we like to think, dream, love and act'.
To create a warm and cosy home, perfect for autumn/winter, take inspiration from two of Dulux's 2019 colour palettes – A Space to Love and A Space to Think.
'The Love palette is our warmest of 2019, filled with richly pigmented shades including deep forest green, bold teal and intense terracotta red,' says Dulux. 'With wooden furniture and botanical prints, it creates a cosy space perfect for sharing with loved ones.'
A more calming and soothing palette is Think, which has 'an inviting mix of rich neutrals and touches of soft pink, intense burgundy and sophisticated deep blue,' Dulux explains. 'Polished woods, mid-century furniture, graphic rugs and textiles emphasise the smart look.'
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If you like to surround yourself with people and things that you love, this warm and inviting palette is for you. With its mix of pigment-rich shades, combined with simple wooden furniture, woven baskets and pottery, it creates a space where everyone feels at ease.
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In the bedroom, an elegant mix of warm neutrals, with the rich tones of Spiced Honey at its heart, sets up a mood of calm and contemporary comfort. Mid-century modern furniture and brass and copper detailing give an edge that is contrasted with tactile velvets and soft knitted fabrics.
This bedroom creates a relaxed atmosphere that’s equally suitable for study or calm contemplation. Rich burgundy sits beautifully with warm neutral accents including Spiced Honey, while a graphic circle shape painted on the wall makes a cool talking point. Woods, leathers and knits bring a tactile feel to the room.
This kitchen creates subtle drama which lies in the contrast between its offbeat shades. From the intense charcoal-blue of the cabinets, to the neutral-pink of the walls and the versatile Spiced Honey that here takes on a golden tone in the slender stripe near the ceiling. Graphic artwork and copper accessories complete this quirky but refined room.
In this sophisticated living room, Spiced Honey makes a strong statement with its almost glowing amber tones, emphasised by the complementary warm neutrals that are used around the windows and to create a border next to the pale grey ceiling. Warm tan leather, graphic art and objects add to this striking look.
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