How to Incorporate the Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 Into Your Home

Colour is one of the most powerful tools in interior design: it sets the tone, evokes emotion, and transforms the way we experience a space. The Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 introduces three thoughtfully curated palettes: Evoke, Ethereal, and Elemental, each offering a distinct approach to creating interiors that feel contemporary, considered, and deeply personal.

At Style Sourcebook, we love pairing these palettes with partner brands to help designers and renovators bring colour to life, from mood boards to completely finished interiors. Why not paint your mood boards with colours that set the room’s entire personality, then layer in furniture and finishes that elevate the story and make every space feel like your personality?

Let’s delve into our product library and see how you can style your home with Dulux Colour Forecast 2026.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 - Ethereal Palette | Styling: Bree Banfield | Photographer: Lisa Cohen

Ethereal For Light, Calm, and Airy Spaces

For interiors that feel restorative and dream-like, Ethereal offers soft, uplifting pastels that evoke calm and joy. The palette includes Dulux Savin, Dulux Different Pink, Dulux Mask, Dulux Tiamo, Dulux Blue Shell, and Dulux Soft Fresco, blending delicate greens, blush pinks, and gentle blues to create serene, airy interiors.

Walls painted in Dulux Blue Shell or Dulux Savin provide a soothing backdrop for light-coloured Cafe Lighting & Living sofas or armchairs. Layer textures with Rug Culture rugs and soft throws from House of Walton to add tactile warmth without compromising the palette’s delicate feel.

Merlino Furniture in bleached or soft oak tones complements Ethereal’s pastel softness, while subtle metallics like Luxe Mirrors products introduce light-reflecting accents for a sophisticated finish. For outdoor spaces, woven furniture from Kave Home or Mocka seamlessly extends this airy, tranquil palette.

Colour Tip: Keep lighting soft and diffused. Pendant or rattan shades from Lighting Illusions enhance the serene mood that Ethereal thrives on.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 - Ethereal Palette | Styling: Bree Banfield | Photographer: Lisa Cohen

Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 - Ethereal Palette | Styling: Bree Banfield | Photographer: Lisa Cohen

Elemental For Grounded, Textured, and Natural Interiors 

The Elemental palette embraces simplicity, calm, and enduring elegance. It draws from nature and slow-living principles, with colours such as Dulux Blended Cream, Dulux Hog Bristle® Quarter, Dulux Caramel Sundae, and Dulux Coffee Dust. These warm neutrals, golden browns, and deep charcoals provide grounding, timeless backdrops for interiors.

Introduce Dulux Caramel Sundae on feature walls or cabinetry, paired with Schots Home Emporium timber furniture, L3 Home curved forms, and woven rugs from Miss Amara for depth and tactility. Floors in Polyflor timber-look or Loughlin Furniture joinery in walnut harmonise naturally with these tones, reinforcing a sense of rooted calm.

Layer in artisan pieces, such as Florabelle Living ceramics, and wall art from Elme Living, to add handcrafted character. Hardware Concepts products provide contemporary contrast while maintaining Elemental’s sophisticated, natural warmth.

Colour Tip: Combine varied textures like linen, timber, stone, and woven fibres to highlight the palette’s understated complexity and create interiors that feel layered yet balanced.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 - Elemental Palette | Styling: Bree Banfield | Photographer: Lisa Cohen

Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 - Elemental Palette | Styling: Bree Banfield | Photographer: Lisa Cohen

Evoke For Vibrant Expression and Emotional Energy

The Evoke palette is joyful, eclectic, and full of character. It celebrates individuality, curated clutter, and the charm of vintage-inspired spaces. Key colours include Dulux Baked Clay, Dulux Magic Melon, Dulux Germania, Dulux Misty Grape, Dulux Wink, and Dulux Red Jacks, which are tones that layer blush pinks, burnt oranges, golden highlights, and deeper jewel shades for rich, expressive interiors.

To bring Evoke to life, consider walls in Dulux Magic Melon or Dulux Baked Clay, paired with tactile furniture from James Lane or Lounge Lovers with soft velvets, curved forms, and statement pieces that invite touch. Layer in patterned cushions or throws from OZ Design, alongside abstract or botanical art from Gioia Wall Art, to create movement and personality, while GlobeWest timber furniture in walnut or oak provides grounding natural warmth.

In kitchens, dining areas and workspaces, Winnings wood cabinets in deep or muted tones, or WK Stone benchtops in warm neutrals, can reflect Evoke’s energy while keeping spaces cohesive. Finish with Gainsborough Satin Brass or Satin Graphite hardware for thoughtful detailing.

Colour Tip: Use neutral tones such as Dulux Soft Fresco or pale timber accents to balance intensity, allowing the bolder colours to shine without overwhelming a room.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 - Evoke Palette | Styling: Bree Banfield | Photographer: Lisa Cohen

Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 - Evoke Palette | Styling: Bree Banfield | Photographer: Lisa Cohen

Bringing the Forecast to Life

Remember, Corinthian Doors also have Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 palettes available on their products. This means you can bring the forecast to life at the first point of the home, where the mood starts at the entryway. So, whether your interior design style is drawn to the vibrancy of Evoke, the serenity of Ethereal, or the grounded warmth of Elemental, the Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 offers a framework to craft interiors with intention.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 - Elemental Palette | Styling: Bree Banfield | Photographer: Lisa Cohen

Start Your Colour Journey

Colour is more than paint; it shows mood, emotion, and storytelling. Explore the Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 and see how Evoke, Ethereal, and Elemental can transform your spaces, partnering with more brands in our product library, creating a mood board and using Project Studio to bring your ideas to life.