Vintage paint colours making a comeback

Moreover, the shades which come to mind...

mustard yellow, earthy brown, amber, sienna and pastel blue. Inspired by nature and the spirited vibe of the Seventies era. “Colour is a powerful time machine when it comes to sparking memories and emotion, says Marianne Shillingford, creative director and colour expert at Dulux .



“So it’s natural we gravitate towards those we associate with happy moments from the past because they are familiar and comforting.” Indeed, grey has reigned supreme as the modern go-to colour for years, but our love for all-things retro is seeing vintage colours making a comeback. As she points out, with noughties fashion influences reappearing and avocado bathrooms being revived, people are turning to nostalgic hues with ‘Seventies interior design’ at the core, and very current.

“I don’t think there’s a more nostalgic time than Christmas and New Year,” highlights Shillingford. “So, it’s inevitable we’ll tap into colour schemes that keep that sentimental holiday feeling alive. “Vintage design and décor will always hold a place in our hearts simply because it’s a way to connect us with the well-loved and timeless looks our parents and grandparents lovingly gifted us.

” For those wanting to turn back time, Shillingford highlights five essential vintage colours to get on board with...

Yellow “Yellow is one of the original vintage colours due to its feel-good factor that people tapped into during hard times,” underlines Shi.