Feeling connected with nature has been shown to have profound and positive effects on our wellbeing. The Lush palette, with its soothing colours inspired by the tones you find in woodlands and forests, can help us feel in touch with the natural world. Bringing an echo of the landscape into our homes, Lush colours are ideal for creating a supportive and restorative space. They also work brilliantly alongside the Coral & Dulux Colour of the Year, Wild Wonder™, and can create dynamic colour combinations that feel calm and comfortable.

Try these four decorating ideas to bring Lush colours to life…

In this light and airy living space, a two-tone split wall in Lush colours creates a warm and tranquil feel. The combination of Wild Wonder™ and soft green highlights the proportions of the room while making it feel cosy. Lush colours work perfectly with natural elements, so bring in plenty of greenery to complete the look.

Lush colours might be rooted in nature but that doesn’t mean they can’t be used for a grand gesture. Here, an oversized arch, painted in soft green and outlined with a band of the Coral & Dulux Colour of the Year 2023, Wild Wonder™, creates a dramatic trompe l’oeil bedhead against a peaty purple wall.

Used in combination, Lush shades are perfect for adding a splash of personality without overpowering a room. Created by painting narrow stripes (in soft lilac and Coral & Dulux Colour of the Year 2023, Wild Wonder™) against a soft green wall, this checkerboard feature adds a playful touch to a child’s room while keeping a sense of tranquillity.

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Use colour to give each area in an open plan space its own personality while creating a visual connection. Here, soft lilac walls bring a kitchen and dining space together, while Wild Wonder™, used on the back wall adds a positive burst of warmth.