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COLOUR TRENDS KEEPING UP WITH THE LATEST


As the world moves on from the past few years of uncertainty, it isn’t just our lives that have changed dramatically, but our homes too. Here, Crown Paints offers a view on the latest colour trends we can expect to see in the forthcoming autumn/winter season.


slightly muted spaces to breaking the boundaries and expressing ourselves in a more daring manner. We have also had to adapt our spaces to ensure they work for the modern- day way of living. With rapidly rising house prices throughout the UK, there is an increase in renters and multi-generational households, and home design needs to reflect these arrangements.


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Moving into autumn/winter 2022, and with the growing concern of climate change, we are becoming more conscious of what we choose to buy. Upcycling, recycling, and repurposing will lead the way – not just in the interiors sector, but across the fashion and beauty industries too.


palettes of our


autumn/winter 2022 trends are carefully considered to ensure they work for


all occupants, whether


homeowners or renters. Using paint can bring individual style and truly transform a living space.


Altered - break the boundaries Altered


is all about being


expressive, unpredictable, and breaking the boundaries from the traditional order. Multi-coloured and expressive, this trend invites playfulness into our interiors with a


revived 1970s colour palette


of soft eclectic tones, which are sophisticated, yet fun! Combining the Avant-garde, through playful artwork and by painting areas that are often unexpected, this trend allows us to express our creativity through


colour and explores


unconventional ideas into interiors in a fun and creative way. “We wanted to capture freedom of expression, the unconventional and breaking boundaries. Paint and colour are shown in unexpected places. We’ve purposely chosen to break free of room geometry and


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sawdust and jute, these materials can all be repurposed and given a new life. With the demand for more ethically sourced


products, our


which are ordinarily ignored or an afterthought,” says Kathryn Lloyd, Crown Colour Consultant.


Conscious – an ethical and considered approach


As consumer buying habits continue to have a more considered approach, Conscious shines a light on the beauty that sustainable products and materials have to offer.


place the focus on areas


Aiming to show that anything can be created from nature without wasting it, the theme of re-purposing is key to the Conscious trend. Inspired by natural materials such as cork, stone, reclaimed brick,


buying choices have become more responsible and considerate as we demand more from the materials we buy. The neutral and earthy colour palettes evoke a feeling of calm and convey stability. This look can be introduced subtly with creams, light browns and greys or for a punchier look, bring in deep and rich burgundy and purple tones. “Inspired by moulded forms that stand out and integrate with the architecture of the interior. This collection of natural colours is perfect with stripped back wood and patterned textiles to create spaces that make you relax. Simple yet sophisticated, these colours offer a way to interact with the materiality of individual components within the interior,” says Neville Knott, Crown Colour Specialist.


Define – turning day into night As we reinvent the areas of our home to accommodate multi-generational living, Define is taking charge of adapting our living spaces. Offering a rich and warm colour palette, the sophisticated deep tones transform spaces into ambient cosy hideouts. Taking inspiration from high-end hotels, moody


e have become braver with the colour choices in our homes, moving away from safe and


restaurant interiors and historical cinema rooms it is blurring the lines between day and night. Define uses a combination of colours to create zones that adapt a space into multiple uses. Colour blocking is the perfect tool for this. Deep rich colours dominate this palette, which pairs beautifully with metallic


finishes and plush


velvet accessories for a luxurious feel. Think Maximalist style on a minimalist design scheme. “This colour palette is beautifully warm and with a touch of retro. All colours can be combined with each other and in this way, exciting light- dark colour effects can be achieved. “Perfect for designing rooms in multiple colours, for emphasising individual living areas or for dividing rooms into different zones such as the home office, dining area and living room. In these cases, ‘Define’ provides a variety of options,” says Mareike Nacke, Crown Colour Consultant.


About Crown Paints Crown Paints believes that every pot of paint is brimming with potential and wants to put that into the hands of everyone. As one of the UK’s leading paint brands, Crown supports specifiers, painters and decorators and homeowners to paint their own possible and create beautiful, transformative spaces for everyone to enjoy. With a heritage dating back to 1777, the company has a rich and colourful history, pouring 200 years of knowledge and skill into every tin of paint. Headquartered in Darwen, the same town the company started in all those years ago, Crown mPaints also has a manufacturing site in Hull and an ever-growing network of over 150 Crown Decorating Centres


located throughout the


UK and Ireland. Crown Paints has held the Royal Warrant since 1949 in recognition of its commitment, experience.


passion, and


As an industry leader in innovation and sustainability, Crown Paints knows what a positive difference they can make to people and the planet and have set ambitious targets to become carbon neutral across all manufacturing operations, drive full circularity across product and packaging through recycling schemes,


eradicate all waste to


landfill and ensure 100% of paint containers make maximum use of recycled and recyclable materials.


• For more details, please visit www.crowndecoratingcentres.co.uk www.crownpaintsprofessional.com


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