Color of the Year 2022 The Studio Colors shown in LivingRoom Inspirational roomset

Paint a soothing scheme with color

Paint a soothing scheme with Dulux Color of the Year

23 November 2021

Subtle, inspiring and joyful, the Studio palette creates a space where you can recharge, feel inspired and escape the everyday. Its tones of pale pinks, reds and oranges work perfectly alongside the breath of fresh air of Dulux Color of the Year 2022, Bright Skies™ (Blueberry Mash 14 BB 55/113).

Tapping into creativity can be energizing, consoling and joyful, and we all need a space where we can feel inspired to listen to music, to read a book, to dream. The Studio palette can provide the ultimate soothing backdrop with its soft pastel colors: warm shades that work perfectly alongside the cool fresh tones of Bright Skies™ (Blueberry Mash 14 BB 55/113).

Whether you choose to paint a feature wall or experiment with one of our creative paint techniques, these are colors that simply look good together and can refresh any space in your home – from the largest living room to the smallest nook.

Take a look at our ideas for combining Studio colors all around the house and feel inspired…

1. Zone a seating area

Rather than painting an edge-to-edge feature wall, using a wide panel of paint is a great way to frame your furniture. Here a strip of Bright Skies™ (Blueberry Mash 14 BB 55/113), Dulux Color of the Year 2022, is continued onto the ceiling for a wraparound look with a modern, fresh feel. With the remaining walls painted in a natural neutral, the result is bright, airy and inspiring.

Which colors?

Taupe Twist (47YY 62/143)
Bright Skies™ (Blueberry Mash 14 BB 55/113)

2. Create the ultimate bedroom escape

Color of the Year 2022 The Studio Colors shown in BedRoom Inspirational roomset

Soft, soothing and a little bit glamorous, Studio colors work brilliantly in a bedroom. Create a book nook or a place to curl up at the end of the day by breaking up a sweep of wall with a painted circle in a different complementary tone. Pale pink and lilac, framed with the airy tones of Bright Skies™ (Blueberry Mash 14 BB 55/113), creates a gentle scheme that is both sophisticated and relaxing.

Which colors?

Violet Morning (24RB 66/037)
Bright Skies™ (Blueberry Mash 14 BB 55/113)
Harmony Touch (40RR 57/045)

3. Add warmth to a hallway

Color of the Year 2022 The Studio Colors shown in Kitchen Inspirational roomset

There’s lots of flexibility when it comes to using Studio colors and Dulux Color of the Year 2022, Bright Skies™ (Blueberry Mash 14 BB 55/113), because they work so well together. In a large space, add warmth with a deep pink tone set against a pale border. And think about the whole space, not just one room. Adding details of the same color in the adjoining area will help the whole scheme hang together.

Which colors?

Lady Orchard (50RB 48/051)
Bright Skies™ (Blueberry Mash 14 BB 55/113)
Rich Blush (29YR 27/355)

4. Make a statement with paint

What better way to add color and character to your home than with a patchwork of color behind open shelving? Coordinating shades from the Studio palette are ideal for a vibrant backdrop that’s inspiring and inventive. Simply mix and match blocks of color in a selection of your favorite Studio tones, alongside light and airy Bright Skies™ (Blueberry Mash 14 BB 55/113).

Which colors?

Violet Morning (24RB 66/037)
Santa Rosa (10YR 37/143)
Harmony Touch (40RR 57/045)
Taupe Twist (47YY 62/143)
Bright Skies™ (Blueberry Mash 14 BB 55/113)
Rich Blush (29YR 27/355)