Beautiful Interiors From the Dulux Colour Awards 2020 Finalists
Bored by the sight of your own home? Feast your eyes on these interiors, each using colour in unique and pretty ways
Vanessa Walker
1 April 2020
Houzz Australia & New Zealand Editor-in-Chief
The 27 finalists in the Residential Interior category of the Dulux Colour Awards have been announced and they are a sight to behold. “Architects and designers have set a new precedent with this year’s awards program submissions,” says Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux colour planning and communications manager. “They have exhibited original and masterful use of both colour and texture in their design approach, creating sophisticated interior and exterior spaces.”
In welcome news to many, the love affair with cool whites may be waning. “There has been a shift away from cooler whites and neutrals, which have previously dominated both residential and commercial interiors, with rich brown-based hues, such as soft terracotta, beiges, earthy greens and warm greys coming to the fore,” says Lucena-Orr.
“We have seen the emergence of textures, such as concrete effects, patinas, French wash and suede effects in both commercial and residential spaces. Repetition of these textures paired with unexpected tones was apparent, such as yellow, red and coral in the form of accent walls, cabinetry, doors, skylights and trims; not to mention the use of murals and graffiti walls in commercial settings to promote creativity and clever ways to minimise paint wastage.
“Many briefs discussed the need for the space to be conducive for rest and a connection to nature, which translated to the employment of botanicals and natural materials, such as timber in both interiors and exteriors,” says Lucena-Orr. Enjoy perusing these beautiful spaces. The winners of the 34th Dulux Colour Awards will be announced in the coming months, so keep an eye out for our story.
In welcome news to many, the love affair with cool whites may be waning. “There has been a shift away from cooler whites and neutrals, which have previously dominated both residential and commercial interiors, with rich brown-based hues, such as soft terracotta, beiges, earthy greens and warm greys coming to the fore,” says Lucena-Orr.
“We have seen the emergence of textures, such as concrete effects, patinas, French wash and suede effects in both commercial and residential spaces. Repetition of these textures paired with unexpected tones was apparent, such as yellow, red and coral in the form of accent walls, cabinetry, doors, skylights and trims; not to mention the use of murals and graffiti walls in commercial settings to promote creativity and clever ways to minimise paint wastage.
“Many briefs discussed the need for the space to be conducive for rest and a connection to nature, which translated to the employment of botanicals and natural materials, such as timber in both interiors and exteriors,” says Lucena-Orr. Enjoy perusing these beautiful spaces. The winners of the 34th Dulux Colour Awards will be announced in the coming months, so keep an eye out for our story.
Single Residential Interior Finalists
Designer: Green Anvil Co, Killing
Matt Woods, Set for Art
Project: Perfect Storm
Photographer: Katherine Lu
Designer: Green Anvil Co, Killing
Matt Woods, Set for Art
Project: Perfect Storm
Photographer: Katherine Lu
Designer: Studio CD
Project: Art House
Photographer: Anson Smart
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Project: Art House
Photographer: Anson Smart
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Designer: Lucy Bock Design Studio
Project: Brunswick Residence
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
Project: Brunswick Residence
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
Designer: Dessein Parke
Project: Grey Lynn
Photographer: Sam Hartnett
Project: Grey Lynn
Photographer: Sam Hartnett
Designer: Jackson Clements Burrows Architects
Project: Gillies Hall
Photographer: Peter Clarke
5 Fool-Proof Steps to a Spot On Colour Scheme
Project: Gillies Hall
Photographer: Peter Clarke
5 Fool-Proof Steps to a Spot On Colour Scheme
Designer: Esoteriko
Interior Architecture
Project: Balmoral Blue House
Photographer: David Wheeler
Interior Architecture
Project: Balmoral Blue House
Photographer: David Wheeler
Designer: Chelsea Hing
Project: Orchard House
Photographer: Rhiannon Taylor
Project: Orchard House
Photographer: Rhiannon Taylor
Designer: Wellard Architects
Project: Malvern East House
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
Project: Malvern East House
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
Designer: Ava Shirley Architect
Project: Angophora Pavilion
Photographers: Michael Nicholson and James Deck
Project: Angophora Pavilion
Photographers: Michael Nicholson and James Deck
Designer: Studio Bright
Project: Ruckers Hill House
Photographer: Rory Gardiner
Project: Ruckers Hill House
Photographer: Rory Gardiner
…And here’s the bathroom in this colour-loving house.
Designer: Andrew Donaldson Architecture and Design
Project: Lawler Residence
Photographer: Tom Ferguson
Project: Lawler Residence
Photographer: Tom Ferguson
Designer: Doherty Design Studio
Project: Malvern Residence
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
When Daring Design Pays Off
Project: Malvern Residence
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
When Daring Design Pays Off
Designer: YSG
Project: Budge Over Dover
Photographer: Prue Ruscoe
Project: Budge Over Dover
Photographer: Prue Ruscoe
Designer: Luke Fry Architecture & Interior Design
Project: Armadale
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
Serial Renovators On How to Work With White, Grey and Beige
Project: Armadale
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
Serial Renovators On How to Work With White, Grey and Beige
Designer: Eastop Architects
Project: Elm Tree Place
Photographer: Rory Gardiner
Project: Elm Tree Place
Photographer: Rory Gardiner
Designer: Fowler and Ward
Project: Bourke Street Apartment
Photographer: Tom Blachford
Project: Bourke Street Apartment
Photographer: Tom Blachford
Designers: Doherty Design Studio
Project: Thornton Residence
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
Project: Thornton Residence
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
Designer: Leeton Pointon Architects + Interiors
Project: Canopy House
Photographer: Lisa Cohen
Project: Canopy House
Photographer: Lisa Cohen
Designers: Doherty Design Studio
Project: St Kilda Residence
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
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Project: St Kilda Residence
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
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Thanks for sharing amazing colors and designs very nicely.
vertical blinds
It would have been nice to have got the Dulux paint colours. I tried clicking on a couple of the photos to see if they took me to a site that identified the colours, but no luck. I love the warm glow of the orange wall in the Gillies Hall photo - though I don't think I'd be brave enough to put the dark red with it.
Agree more helpful if paint colours named Loved the different and unusual colour combos - some truly creative work showing here