Inspirations

They say black never goes out of fashion. But in Asia the colour, and texture, of gold is the true classic, a sign of refined prosperity for centuries. How can you bring that refinement into the arena of room design? When it comes to highlighting gold accessories, less is more — usually. Or, you can be bold and let gold cover a large area. With the Dulux Ambiance Molten Gold special effects finish, achieving an air of quiet grandeur is possible, even easy! And if you’re looking to pair gold with another colour, you can’t go wrong with black. 

A home is like a symphony: each room is an instrument that plays its own part to lift the mood. One way to create an overall interior design theme — while still letting each room feel different — is to choose a key material that inspires you. It could be linen, teak, iron — whatever you feel best expresses your taste. And in a key space, that material can be brought to life with a special effects wall finish. Think of that feature wall as the conductor, a central focus that unifies the symphony that is your home.   

Looking for room decorating ideas to revitalise a tired room? We’ve got three words for you: texture, texture, texture. Texture straddles our sense of both look and feel. A beautiful curved coffee table can help soften a rigid space, while faux-fur pillows can add a welcoming softness. Or, why not transform a wall with the soft sensuality of satin, or the warm, burnished shine of antiqued copper? It’s all possible with the Dulux Ambiance Artisan Collection — and best of all you can put together a unique combination of colour and texture to achieve a distinct effect, personalised for you.

There are many elements of home décor you can contrast, but the most basic — light versus dark tones — packs an unmistakable punch. And don’t worry about being too even-handed: if both elements are exactly matched it’s hard for either to stand out. In a “low-contrast” modern living room, say one with 80 percent white tones, just a few strong dark accents will catch the eye. And if you don’t want to refresh your furniture to create that look, pick a special effects wall finish that achieves the same effect, like pairing a deep blue wall with a cheery yellow chair. Be inspired by the Stylist’s Collection from Dulux Ambiance, and suddenly your whole home can feel chic.

Furniture is one expression of our interior room design. Every chair and bedside table is a conscious or unconscious decision that reflects our personality. But there are other methods of house decoration that can transform the atmosphere of your rooms, and it’s important to use a range, to unify the expression of your aesthetic. Take lighting: a space lit mainly by windows feels vastly different compared to one strewn with strong, swaying accent lights. But perhaps the most underrated tool of expression is your wall: simply choosing a special effects finish with depth and texture can alter your atmosphere beautifully

If you’re passionate about interior design, you already know that a home is so much more than a purely functional space where we eat, sleep and relax. Every space within your home is in fact a reflection of who you are. Are you passionate about nature? Then your living room can become a haven of earthy tones with the special effects paint finishes of the Potter’s Collection. Love luxury? Your study can shimmer like metal, thanks to the Blacksmith’s Collection. And this reflection can go beyond room accessories — every wall is literally a canvas, waiting to reflect your personality. Ready to get started? Explore the Dulux Ambiance Artisan Collection  now.