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Discover the hottest colour trends for 2022

Sunny pop

The colour Popcorn is described by Pantone as ‘a bright and cheery yellow hue that radiates warmth to all who embrace it’. This lively yellow is ideal for bringing some spring sunshine into your home. It looks cheerful and uplifting combined with sky blues, mimosa yellows and pale greens. Try using it on bedroom walls to brighten up your morning and make you want to leap out of bed feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. Yellow is the perfect shade for north-facing rooms, as northern light tends to bring out cooler tones.

Pale Moon Regal Select Flat, from £24.50 for 0.94ltr, Benjamin Moore

Bright skies

A desire for a fresh start and a wave of hope is set to dominate colour choices, according to Dulux’s trend experts. Which is why they have chosen Bright Skies™ as their Colour of the Year for 2022. It’s an airy light blue that captures this hopeful mood and works well in offices. Try combining it with green to reflect the landscape outside.

Bright Skies and Fresh Foliage Matt Emulsion, both £30.04 per 2.5ltr, Dulux

Seeing red

As the colour of danger and passion, red is often underused, but it has become more popular as our confidence to experiment has grown. Use tones like rusty Red Ochre, baked Red Sand, and an in-vogue mauve to create a subtle sunset effect in your room. With dusky tones providing a softer option if you don’t want to commit to full-on rouge.

Dusted Heather, Red Sand, Red Ochre 20 Matt Emulsion, £42 per 2.5ltr, all Heritage Range, Dulux

Sorbet shades

Encapsulating the essence of innocence and playfulness we’re all seeking as we emerge from being cooped up for so long, ice-cream shades are all the rage. No longer just for kids’ rooms, these pale tones look fantastic in all manner of spaces. For a grown-up take, team pastels with greys or whites. In a bedroom, try using raspberry to accent woodwork or as a feature panel. Greylag Goose, Boleyn Rose and Conker Pure Matt Emulsion, all £25 for 1ltr; Highland Peat Interior Eggshell, £32 for 1ltr, Fenwick & Tilbrook

In the pink

Shades of muted pink and berry are key this spring, ideal for modern murals in tonal colours. Dreamlike pinks harmonise, while bright citrus and deep amethyst accessories add an unexpected punch. Made with Love, Cross Stitch, Music Box and Softly Does It Luxurious Flat Matt Emulsion, all £35 for 2.5ltr, Crafted by Crown

Back to nature

Our connection to nature has never been more important. Which is why colours that nod to the natural world will continue to be important long into 2022. Create your own forest space by layering complementary green with dark wood accessories. Goodhome Durable Limerick Matt Emulsion, £17 for 2.5ltr, B&Q