Championing an appreciation for the most iconic design styles of years gone by, paint brand Dunn-Edwards DURA has just launched its historic collection: an array of new paint colors to use throughout the home. Comprising 37 shades, each color has been carefully created to pay tribute to the 'rich heritage' of American West architecture dating back to the 1800s – from the Arts & Crafts movement to . The result is a timeless selection of new that can seamlessly add charm to contemporary homes with an aged and characterful look.
We spoke to Dunn-Edwards color experts to find out more about the new paint colors and how to best decorate with them to bring historic appeal to your . 'When curating the Historical Color Collection, we studied the beautiful architectural styles of the past and incorporated their key influences,' explains Isabella Broglia, a color expert at Dunn-Edwards DURA. 'Each color in this collection stems from specific historical references.
For example, was discovered on the interior of the Carmel Mission and noted in Victorian and Arts and Crafts documentation.' The collection takes reference from a selection of iconic design styles, where standout colors were recognized from each and then realized into paints for modern-day use. The first is , which Isabella explains explores the 'color palettes of early California', resulting in colors that reflect the 'warmth of the western landscape.
' was another historical reference for the collection, informing the pale.