the room, and provide a sense of belonging. However, for those who want to dramatise the space, choosing dark shades like a rich blue will certainly add depth and a touch of luxury – especially when paired with lighter, more tactile soft furnishings.


HOME OFFICES


Since the pandemic, more people than ever are hybrid working, which means there is a rise in the creation of home offices ne trend that is tain the office world b storm is biophilic desin Biophilic design is a concept that seeks to connect building occupants more closely to nature and the great outdoors. In fact, biophilic design can help to, improve your mood and make you feel


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calmer and more relaxed overall. As such, choosing shades that can be found in nature, such as uid reen and blue hues for a home office can help to brin the outside in.


USING THE COLOUR OF THE YEAR There are many colours available on the market to help personalise your home. However, Dulux recently announced its Colour of the Year 2024, and its three supporting colour palettes, which will provide you with a wealth of colour inspiration. Colour of the Year for 2024 is Sweet EmbraceTM


– a delicate, optimistic,


and modern tone that is understated and comforting and brings a sense of stability and softness to a space. To


complement Sweet EmbraceTM


, three


versatile colour palettes have also been developed: a Warm palette for comforting spaces; a Calm palette for quiet spaces; and an Uplifting palette to create friendly spaces.


WHAT TYPE OF PAINT SHOULD YOU CHOOSE FOR YOUR HOME?


Colour aside, when it comes to deciding on what type of paint you should opt for, it’s best to look for a product that is highly durable for areas such as hallways, kitchens, and dining rooms. For areas such as bedrooms and offices, a inl matt is the perfect choice.


Dawn Scott is senior colour designer at Dulux Trade


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