Seven colours to consider when painting your dining room
For many families, the dining room represents the heart of the home. Whether you want to set the tone for casual conversations or vibrant discussion, colour is the key to creating the perfect atmosphere. From classically clean to vibrantly adventurous, here are seven colours to consider for your dining room. Dulux colours featured: Hog Bristle Quarter and Natural White™
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Keep it bright with Natural White™
Natural White™ is a soft and neutral white. Its versatility allows it to brighten almost any space, making it an ideal choice for main walls.
The classic nature invites personalisation through furniture and décor, allowing you to dress the space with funky features like a Sassy divider, making modern touches really pop.
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Natural White™
Natural White™ is the lightest of warm whites and also one of our most popular. Loved by home renovators and interior designers alike, this versatile white will brighten any space. It is perfect for main walls inside and out and ideal for exterior features. It never fails to impress.
Add drama with Mt Inaccessible
Mt Inaccessible is a dark charcoal with a brownish undertone that brings a welcome sense of drama to the dining room, bringing depth and sophistication with it.
The colour beautifully complements natural wood tones and metallic accents, and pairs effortlessly with multiple styles.
Create depth with Ruahine
On the other end of the spectrum is Ruahine a beautiful eucalyptus green that brings refreshing vitality to every meal. Not only does it pair elegantly with subtle neutrals and crisp whites but it achieves maximum impact on main walls, creating a sense of tranquillity.
Complement this calming colour with light woods and natural textures, or take it further with a Kimberley Sea feature, like this bold bulkhead.
Subdued sophistication with Rice Crop
For a minimalist look that still feels cosy, Rice Crop is a warm white with yellow undertones that blankets any space in an inviting atmosphere. Coupled with warm, earthy tones and natural materials, it can create a no-frills space that’s still undeniably chic.
Use it as a base for a variety of styles or inject a rich colour like Finnegan to give it added complexity
Infuse elegance with Discretion
This dusty, reddy brown is a midtone colour that presents an appetising accent, pairing effortlessly with warm neutrals like Clay Pipe Half and Sandfly Point Half.
It creates a sophisticated neutral space that invites a range of styles, textures and personal flourishes.
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White Dune Quarter
White Dune Quarter is a creamy white with a subtle green undertone. It is perfect for pairing with greys, browns and charcoals.
Bring warmth with Buff It
For a timeless look of softness and warmth, Buff It is the natural choice. This neutral has a slight beige undertone that has an illuminating and inviting effect, reminiscent of a year-round summer.
It brings an added layer of elegance to traditional furniture and metallic accents, making it the perfect base for countless interior styles.
Stay neutral with Pancake Mix
Just as indulgent in nature as its name, Pancake Mix is a beautiful soft neutral with an apricot base, with the ability to make any space inviting, it creates a welcomed sense of balance and evokes a modern feel.
Pair it with a soft grey white like Grey Reflection for an even richer contrast.
This collection of Dulux colours is the perfect place to begin when it comes to selecting a dining room scheme. Looking for more inspiration and colour options? Look to our popular interior colours to find the colour of your dreams.
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Colours displayed may be subject to variations due to screen settings, and should be used as a guide only for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, please test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux Sample Pots and A4 Colour Swatches.