Every year I wait for the Dulux Colour Forecast the way some people wait for a new season of their favourite show. It's not just paint chips, it's a genuine read on how we're all feeling and what we want our homes to do for us. This year's forecast is called calm and connection, and honestly, that tracks. After a few years of bold, high contrast interiors, everyone I speak to just wants their home to feel like a soft place to land. Dulux has released three palettes for 2026.