Does your living room need a revamp? Our trend colours for 2018 may offer the solution. Heart Wood has been chosen as the Sadolin Dulux Colour of the Year for 2018 – and our colour experts have selected a range of colours to pair it with. From the snug feel created by rich tones to the energy of contrasting bolds, each colour scheme has Heart Wood at its core. Which one will suit the hub of your home?

1. The welcoming living room

Sadolin Dulux Colour of the Year 2018 and its complementary colours create a reassuring mood in your living room, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try some unexpected design ideas. In this living room, a graphic neutral oval broken across two walls adds an eye-catching feature, that’s softened by its organic shape.

Which paints?
10YR 28/072 Heart Wood
10YR 73/038 After The Rain
90RR 16/095 Play House Plum
30RR 22/031 Wet Granite
50YR 08/038 Manor House

2. The snug living room

Use earthy tones with Heart Wood for a snug living room
Snug living room in earthy tones

A darker trim of paint applied to the top of the wall, creates a living room with a sense of sanctuary and warmth. This colour combination mixes earthy tones that work well with natural woods and greenery and creates a wonderful cosy atmosphere.

Which paints?
10YR 28/072 Heart Wood
13YR 07/157 Babbitt Brown
90YR 55/051 Kennett Square
00YY 21/321 Bitter Creek

3. The dynamic living room

Pair Heart Wood with contrasting tones for a dynamic living room
Dynamic living room

The strong vertical lines of contrasting tones in this energetic colour scheme help make the room feel larger. Painting the ceiling and one main wall in the same neutral tone create a sense of space and contrasts with the bolder tones. The overall feel is one of vibrancy and energy.

Which paints?
10YR 28/072 Heart Wood
70YY 18/152 Green Grove

4. The family living room

Use blue with Heart Wood for a family living room
Blue and Heart Wood living room

Combining cool blue tones with the warm pink hue of Heart Wood strikes the perfect balance between a fresh and cosy look. This is the ideal palette for large, busy families that need an easy, welcoming feel for their living room. Great tip: for a modern take on a two-tone wall, create a colour break near the ceiling.your

Which paints?
10YR 28/072 Heart Wood
90BG 35/068 Shadow Play

Inspired? Discover how these new colour palettes could transform your living room with the Sadolin Dulux Visualizer app