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TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN

If you have a kitchen, you are ALWAYS cleaning it and tidying it up no matter whether you cook or get takeaway, don’t you agree? A well organised kitchen can mean less cleaning and more time enjoying time with family and friends.

No matter how much space you appear to have in your new home before you move in, it’s only a matter of time before you have filled all your drawers and cupboards so it is so important to have a plan and to utilise the many organising products available.

This will ensure you make use of space wisely and all your necessities are easily accessible. Even if you’re not starting fresh in a bright new Adenbrook home, Autumn is a great time to start decluttering and give your kitchen a fresh start.

Less is more! The first step would be to take stock of all your kitchen items, from the pots, saucepans and frying pans to the wooden spoons, tongs and cutlery. Go through your kitchen from the top drawer to the pantry and make sure you are using all the items you have.

 

 

 

 

Download the Be Inspired Autumn Edition to follow the next steps to transforming your kitchen.

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ACCENT WALLS ARE ON TREND

A feature wall, or accent wall, first became popular in the early 2000’s. Gone are the days of the old suede effects but the creative accent wall is making a big comeback with many more interesting textures and designs. Going onto our third year of enduring this pandemic families are spending more time in their own homes which has motivated them to create unique spaces they can enjoy.

A simple way to do this is to pick a suitable wall in one of your living spaces and make it a feature. An accent wall gives a room character and can be a positive influence on mindset and mood. If you don’t have an accent wall yet we’ll show you some beautiful and interesting ways you can add colour and texture to your home and maybe even have a crack at creating something on your own.

Even if you think you don’t have a wall suitable to make a feature, stay tuned because you’d be surprised what sizes and positions of surfaces can make wonderful accent walls.

 

 

 

 

 

Download the Be Inspired Autumn Edition to learn about the tips and tricks of creating an amazing feature wall.

 

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DULUX AUTUMN 2022 TREND PREDICTIONS

Rich, bold and moody hues of Dulux Discretion and Murray Red paired with natural tones to warm interiors. As the weather cools and we return to living and entertaining indoors, our interiors will play a crucial role in enriching the senses and providing comfort and connection in the home. The Flourish palette – one of three colour palettes from the 2022 Dulux Colour Forecast – harmoniously blends the warm, natural shades of Dulux Basic Coral and White Dune Quarter with the bold, rich tones of Dulux Murray Red and Discretion, to create a welcoming and comforting space where people can relax and retreat to over the cooler autumn months.

Autumn colour tips from Dulux’s Colour Expert: Andrea Lucena-Orr

Autumn palettes tend to consist of warm hues – both neutral and rich tones – and you can layer beautiful variations of these colours to add depth to your space.

• Consider the intent of the space: softer warm hues of pinks and earthy reds can create a light and cosy atmosphere whilst selecting the deeper hues of blues and greens can create a calm and moody space.

• Ensure you love the colour(s) before you make your final decision. As we know, colours can differ greatly due to lighting and surrounding colour, so make sure you sample your colours before you commit to a purchase.

• If you want to replicate the Flourish palette, I recommend testing a couple of key colours you initially gravitated towards and leave them up on your walls for 2-3 days to ensure the colour(s) work in your space and under different lighting conditions, both natural and artificial. You can also add some other colours from the palette for furnishings and décor items.

• For an autumnal bedroom look, bring more depth into the scheme by adding the gorgeous Dulux Murray Red to your bedroom walls with Clay Pipe Half and Discretion tones as inspiration for your bedlinen.

 

IMAGE CREDIT: DULUX AUTUMN FORECAST 2022 – FLOURISH PALETTE DULUX COLOUR FORECASTER & STYLIST: BREE LEECH
PHOTOGRAPHER: LISA COHEN
COLOUR: DULUX WHITE DUNE QUARTER, DULUX CLAY PIPE HALF
ARTWORK CREDIT: ‘CONNOR IVEC C’ BY ELSBETH SHAW VIA STUDOI GALLERY
TOP IMAGE- IMAGE CREDIT: DULUX AUTUMN FORECAST 2022 – FLOURISH PALETTE DULUX COLOUR FORECASTER & STYLIST: BREE LEECH
PHOTOGRAPHER: LISA COHEN
COLOUR: DULUX WHITE DUNE QUARTER CEILING, DULUX BASIC CORAL CABINETS,
DULUX MURRAY RED ACCENT FEATURE WALL, DULUX RED TERRA SIDE TABLE
ARTWORK CREDIT: (SMALL) ‘CLAY BIRD’ PRINT BY STACEY REES VIA MODERN TIMES. (LARGE) ‘2021 SERPENT SERIES’ BY BARBARA KITTALLIDES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read more about Dulux’s autumn trend predictions in the latest edition of Be Inspired magazine.

Link to download Be Inspired Autumn magazine

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