Masters Home Improvement

Taking cues from fashion trends and design influences around the world, paint companies update their latest colour collections each season.

Sometimes daring and often irresistible, these palettes can be easily used in conjunction with the core ranges. It means a contemporary colour palette can revitalise any room.

Here are the current trends from the Masters Home Improvement Paint Department …

Sultry grey

Grey is undoubtedly one of the most fashion-forward colours at the moment.

Its hues can range from dusty blue to rich green, so it’s essential to get the right tone to suit your room. You need to look at the furnishing, flooring and accessories of each room to see what the dominant tone is.

Grey on the wall looks very different to grey in the store. A light grey colour swatch can appear blue, yellow or purple once a room is completely painted.

Always buy a sample pot and paint a large area to see the final effect in your home.

Tranquility time

From earthy olive to zingy lime, green brings tranquility and serenity to a room.

It’s a colour that works well with pretty much everything and can be used in kitchens, home offices, living rooms and bathrooms.

Evoking the spirit of the great outdoors, a green interior can help take the edge off the hottest summer days. Couple it with cool blue or aqua to brighten a room while soothing the senses.

Classic white

Gone are the days when all whites were created equal.

There’s unending hues on offer, ranging from the cool variety – whites that have a blue or black base – to the warm whites, which are tinted with red or yellow.

A golden rule of thumb is to never mix cool and warm whites in the same room; they will clash and bring disharmony to a room.

Warm neutrals

There’s a current trend towards colour palettes that offer calm and balance in a flat-out lifestyle – think of warm beige, neutral stones and light browns.

These neutral hues can work in virtually any room of the house, and even as an exterior.

When putting together the decorating scheme, it’s worth drawing inspiration from nature itself – pebbles you found at the beach, a stone wall outside, or even the bark of a gum tree.

Simply take these elements along to your local Masters Home Improvement store for an easy match.

Sultry and sensational

Dark, sultry tones evoke glamour and sophistication – they have become favourite hues in sleek kitchens, cosy studies and intimate bedrooms.

They can range from dark charcoal and indigo blue to deep red and chocolate brown.

They create a theatrical effect, often a perfect foil as background to a collection of prints and paintings.

This moody palette can also provide a cosy, intimate environment, particularly in a dining area or sitting room.
It also provides a double deal in the bedroom – not only does it create a sultry feel, subdued light encourages even the most restless sleepers to snooze all night long.

Special effects

For a touch of shimmer, metallic finishes can really pack a punch.

Silver tones and warm golds liven up a room, but the key is not overdoing it.

These specialist formulas work a treat as a feature wall or in compact spaces, such as a hallway, brightening even the darkest corner.

If metallic is a little shiny, it’s worth investigating the other special paint finishes on offer, such as stone, sand and soft suede. These natural colours also offer a seamless transition to the outdoors.

For more ideas and inspiration, and to see the latest product ranges, visit your local Masters Home Improvement store.