Blue Sky is the Limit When Decorating with 2016 Top Colour
 It may be called blue, but when it comes to decorating, this year's hottest colour is upbeat. Think airy skies and misty oceans, cheerful shades of blue that emit a sense of serenity and calmness, according to paint brand DULUX® Paints."While blue is known to be the most popular colour in the world, when it comes to home decor, many Canadians shy away from infusing it into their homes, opting for neutral colour schemes instead," said Martin Tustin-Fuchs, brand manager for Dulux Paints. "Yet blue is a wonderful, versatile complement to any decor." Not surprisingly, Dulux Paints has chosen blue – an ethereal blue called Bear Run (10BG 46/112) – as its colour of the year for 2016. "Blue may not be the first paint colour you’d choose for your home, but next to neutrals, there's no easier hue to work with than blue," Tustin-Fuchs said. "Anyone who has the opportunity to give blue a try on even one wall appreciates the peaceful, calming effect the colour emits." Want to make a splash in your home with this year’s hottest colour? Dulux Paints offers these suggestions to incorporate blue into your decor: Warm things up. Combining blue walls with warm, paler colours – such as sandy brown, creamy grey or this year’s popular golden yellow – creates a cozy feel in a room. For a calming, monochromatic look, pair different shades of blue in a space – altering the tone on walls, trim, doors and even ceilings. Warm up blue walls even more and create an inviting beach-house feel with wood flooring underfoot. Pair with white. If traditional is your style, complement blue walls with white trim for a timeless decor. For a more modern look, paint walls white and make them pop with open bookcases revealing a painted backdrop of vibrant blue. Prefer a coastal feel? Complement a blue and white palette with striped fabrics and natural textures, such as grasscloth and jute. No matter what your style, add touches of blue accents around the room to bring it all together. Make it work. Known to stimulate the mind, encourage focus and help increase productivity, blue is a good choice for a home office. Adding one or two other hues to the workspace will complete the look and create a sense of balance. Good colour complements to blue are yellow and orange. To keep the space light and bright, opt for white or pale office furniture. Soak it in. Soothing blue is a natural fit for a bathroom, regardless of the shade. Combined with pastel accents of off-white, light grey or tan white, a blue bathroom can take on a relaxing, spa-like feel. For an ultimate spa effect, paint the ceiling an airy shade of light blue to mimic the sky and create the appearance of added height. For more information about Dulux Paints’ 2016 colour of the year and to experiment with the brand’s 2016 colour palette using a range of virtual painting tools, visit www.dulux.ca. About DULUX® Paints You will find Dulux paints in more than 250 company-owned Dulux Paints and BÉTONEL® / Dulux Paints stores across Canada serving the consumer and professional markets. No matter where the Dulux brand is sold in Canada, it offers an extensive portfolio of high-quality products and services to the marketplace. About PPG Architectural Coatings PPG Architectural Coatings, U.S. and Canada, is an industry leader in residential and commercial coatings, delivering the latest technologies and operational advancements through its strong portfolio of brands. It is a business of PPG Industries, the world’s leading coatings company, and manufactures and sells interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives and sealants for homeowners and professionals. Its distribution network includes more than 15,000 touchpoints through company-owned stores, independent dealer locations and all major home improvement centers across the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit PPGAC.com. PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.™ PPG’s vision is to be the world’s leading coatings company by consistently delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable solutions that customers trust to protect and beautify their products and surroundings. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and colour, PPG provides added value to customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in more than 70 countries around the world. Reported net sales in 2015 were $15.3 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPGIndustries on Twitter. The PPG Logo is a registered trademark and Bringing innovation to the surface is a trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. Bétonel is a registered trademark of the PPG Group of Companies. Dulux is a registered trademark of AkzoNobel and is licensed to PPG Architectural Coatings Canada, Inc., for use in Canada only. |
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