5 Ways to Add Dulux’s 2026 Colours of the Year Free Groove™, Slow Swing™, and Mellow Flow™ into Your Home

Whilst we wait with bated breath for Pantone’s Colour of the Year announcement, Dulux has already set the tone for 2026 with 3 inspiring shades: Free Groove™, Slow Swing™, and Mellow Flow™. This Indigo-based family is perfect for refreshing your interiors with calm and creative energy.

Here are 5 ways to incorporate Dulux’s 2026 Colours of the Year into your home.

1. Make a statement with painted walls

A fresh coat of paint is the simplest way to transform a room, so why not do it with the Dulux 2026 colours? If you don't have time for a full refurb, we recommend opting for a feature wall. Free Groove™ is the perfect feature wall colour, bringing a vibrant, energetic tone to your space. 

Slow Swing™ is softer and meditative, ideal for bedrooms or reading nooks, whilst Mellow Flow™ offers warmth and versatility, making it perfect for kitchens or dining spaces.

Pair your walls with a neutral sofa to balance colour whilst keeping your space inviting. 

2. Bring in colour through soft furnishings

Not ready to paint? We don’t blame you, looking for living room colour ideas can take time. In the meantime, soft furnishings and textiles are one of the easiest ways to introduce colour (also handy if you live in a rental.) Cushions, throws, and rugs in shades that echo Dulux’s colour accents can layer colour into your space without overwhelming it. 

3. Update your furniture palette

Pair vibrant wall colours with calm furniture tones to avoid overwhelming a space. A neutral sofa, sofa bed, or armchair against a Free Groove™ wall or a wooden sideboard or side table against Slow Swing™ creates a balanced, stylish finish for your updated home interior colour scheme. 

4. Accessorise thoughtfully

Mirrors, lamps, and smaller furniture pieces like console tables can echo the 2026 colour palette without having to fully redecorate. Layering textures and materials alongside Dulux’s colours enhances depth and character in a room, tying the room together and complementing wall colours and furniture choices. 

Cushions, throws, and rugs are ideal for home styling with colour in a subtle, yet stylish way. Think a Mellow Flow™ throw draped over the back of the sofa or Slow Swing™ drinks coasters on your coffee table. 

5. Mix and match for a balanced look

Mixing Dulux colours at home in a considered way can create a dynamic, harmonious, and stylish space. For example, a bold wall, a few colourful accessories dotted around, and neutral-tone furniture can balance vibrancy with calm. 

Dulux’s 2026 Colours of the Year provide endless inspiration to refresh your home. By layering these shades across walls, textiles, and furniture, you can create a space that feels contemporary, inviting, and full of personality, all whilst staying on-trend.