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Bedroom painted Heart Wood and terracotta
How to use Dulux Colour of the Year 2018 in your home
Explore the versatility of Heart Wood and how to use it in different ways in your home
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Every year the colour experts at our Global Aesthetic Centre team up with global design and technology trend experts to select Dulux Colour of the Year. This year our chosen shade is Heart Wood – a warm, welcoming soft pink that helps you relax and recharge. Heart Wood is a really versatile colour that creates a range of moods, depending on the palette you pair it with.
Take a look for yourself. Explore our guide to using Heart Wood in your home – and discover the diverse, and sometimes unexpected, moods each colour combination can create.
A hideaway from the outside world
Seeking a space to snuggle up in? Combine Heart Wood with shades of cocoa, clay and blush pink to bring out its warmth. Together these rich and cocooning colours create the perfect sanctuary to retreat into.
Which paints?
COY B5.05.52 / 10YR 28/072
D8.24.44 / 80YR 21/226
A soothing space for the whole family
Natural blues and neutrals in a kitchen
Bring the outdoors inside, by pairing Heart Wood with nature-inspired blues. Lifting it with these cooler tones adds fresh air and warmth in one go – making for a calming space that suits everyone, from dad to dog.
Which paints?
COY B5.05.52 / 10YR 28/072
F6.06.69 / 40YY 51/084
S2.07.58 / 90BG 35/068
T3.04.12 30BB 05/022
A room to energise and experiment
Energising living room pairing greens with Heart Wood
Make pink pop by teaming Heart Wood with zesty greens. The vibrancy of this colour combination adds a burst of energy to any room and lends itself to playful features. Why not give graphic shapes a try?
Easy to create: Check out the How to Paint an Oval video [LINK: xxxx]
Which paints?
COY B5.05.52 / 10YR 28/072
H1.11.70 / 90YY 52/138
M4.28.19 / 07GG 07/143
Explore which colours work best with Dulux Colour of the Year in your home with with our Decorating Tips and Advice .
