Painting outside the box with Dulux blues for 2026

Creating Statement wall designs through colour-blocking is an easy way to add drama to a room. Like giant tiles, these panels of contrasting green add interest to this kitchen wall and help define the splashback area. Painting the units with our Free Groove™ – a brilliant blue – adds a balancing contrast. Dulux has a wide range of easy-to-clean products specially formulated for kitchen walls. Discover our Innovative paint applications here.

Echoing colour from one room to the next is a neat way of bringing two spaces together. Here, energising ochre has been used to make a dramatic panel around the doorway and for the back wall of the adjoining room. This Architectural colour framing tricks the eye into seeing one colour block, creating a connection between the living room in the foreground and the workspace beyond.

To find out how Dulux 2026 colours could transform your walls,purchase and mix your 250ml Dulux Colour Tester.

Framing a window with colour draws the eye outside, making a room feel instantly bigger. This kitchen window has been surrounded with a playful painted panel of soft ochre, extending up to the ceiling to enhance the effect. Set against a neutral backdrop, blocks of our airy Mellow Flow™  and yellow also bring the space to life.

Extending colour beyond the edges or corners of a room can give it a modern, individual feel. Here our vibrant Free Groove™ creates an injection of energy into the bedroom without overpowering it. This wrap-around effect behind the headboard marks out a joyful sleeping space. The bold yellow frames and stretches beyond the doorway, creating a dramatic entrance to the ensuite. This combination of neutral and blue tones creates a fun yet stylish atmosphere.