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Caring for ourselves and others is crucial to our wellbeing. Inspired by wellness and comfort, the Pure Living colour trend features clean lines and minimalist design, ergonomic curves and nature-inspired colours. This stylish interior scheme is designed to soothe and calm. We're sharing advice on how to introduce this home décor trend into your space right now.
The concept of ‘self care’ is not a new one. However, more people than ever are starting to embrace the idea and acknowledge that caring for themselves helps them to better care for others and function more effectively at home and at work. And this movement forms the basis of the Pure Living interior décor scheme.
“Who and what we value sits at the heart of this trend, as people reprioritise wellbeing over work, community over competition, and the planet over profits,” says Jane Wright, Bunnings design and trend manager.
Spaces at home – and outside the home – that support physical and mental wellbeing are becoming the new normal. Not only will soothing spaces be desired, they will be expected, with wellbeing firmly on the agenda for design products and home environments, Jane suggests.
“The era of ‘always on’ hustle culture is over. And it’s being replaced by balance,” she explains. “As such, restorative and revitalising properties will be infused into the fabric of our homes, as they continue to be the ultimate haven and place of calm.”
The defining word for this colour and design trend is ‘calm’. “A less-is-more approach influences this direction, with soft shapes and pristine surface treatments elevating minimalism,” explains Mindy Mason, Bunnings design and trend specialist. “Simplicity is key, with smooth surfaces, and transparent and translucent colour applications.”
The same approach applies for furnishings. Pure Living embodies a new minimalism – clean, but not sterile. It promises pillowy and upholstered furniture, cocooning shapes and silhouettes, curvy contours and steers clear of sharp edges or harsh lines. Patterns are fluid and irregular. Colours are soft, with nature-inspired hues and uplifting palettes at play.
Pure Living is deeply rooted in nature and purity. Shades in this colour scheme help inspire a sense of tranquillity, with blues, greens, and teal featuring heavily. A deep ocean blue, like Taubmans ‘Daylesford’, makes a strong statement while still offering a sense of calm. Similarly, Taubmans ‘Party Mint’ or Dulux ‘Green Alabaster’ opt for a minty, pale green that evokes heart-slowing serenity and a soothing aesthetic.
Pure Living also embraces warm and nurturing neutrals with pink-beige tones. Try Dulux ‘Mornington’ or Taubmans ‘Heritage Rose’ for a timeless, dusky pink. Or consider a muddier neutral in a subtle shade of mushroom.
This alluring colour trend brings a peacefulness to a space. And the easiest way to embrace the soothing hues of Pure Living is with paint. Try using a colour-drenching technique with a gentle and neutral shade – paint walls, ceilings, and architraves in the same pink-beige – turning a room into a comforting cocoon.
Glossy finishes complement the Pure Living décor theme, reflecting a sense of cleanliness and purity. “High-gloss chrome is having a moment and is particularly relevant in lighting, plant pots, and accessories,” says Mindy. “High-lustre gloss ceramics and tapware also deliver an essence of newness.”
Meanwhile, Pure Living is well-suited to tactile fabrics, statement furniture, and textiles. Soft furnishings foster a feeling of comfort and contentment and add a sense of winter cosiness to any room. Mindy suggests looking for brushed velvets in jewel tones or investing in an oval or organic-shaped rug to bring softness to wooden or tile floors.
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Photo Credit: James Moffatt
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