Colour of the Year 2026 – 7 Ways to Use it in Your Own Home

Dulux’s Colour of the Year 2026, The Rhythm of Blues, celebrates calm and creativity through three soothing tones:  Mellow Flow, Free Groove, and Slow Swing. Here’s how you can use this versatile palette to refresh your home in 2026.

1. Paint a Statement Wall

A feature wall is the perfect way to bring blue into your home. Whether in the bedroom or living room, shades from the Rhythm of Blues range add depth and tranquillity. A single bold wall can instantly refresh a tired room and define the space.

For the best results, hire a professional painter or decorator who can achieve smooth coverage and long-lasting colour. They can also recommend complementary tones and finishes to enhance your home’s atmosphere.

2. Update Your Kitchen Cabinets

Out with beige and in with blue! Painting your kitchen cabinets is a cost-effective way to transform the heart of your home. Lighter blues such as Mellow Flow can make smaller kitchens feel spacious, while deeper shades like Slow Swing create a sophisticated, modern style.

To guarantee a lasting finish, work with an experienced painter or decorator who understands the right primers and finishes for cabinetry.

3. Refresh Your Front Door

Your front door sets the tone for your entire home. Repainting it in one of Dulux’s 2026 blues brings a fresh, elegant feel that pairs beautifully with both traditional brick and modern render.

Although repainting a door can be done in a day, a professional decorator will achieve a smooth, durable finish that stands up to the elements. Use MyJobQuote to find a local painter who can help you revitalise your exterior.

4. Add Colour to Your Bathroom

Blue is perfect for creating a spa-like bathroom. Try soft hues on the walls or bold shower tiles to introduce colour and calm. Blues work well with neutral finishes and natural materials like stone or wood.

A qualified painter or tiler can help apply paint or tiles safely and precisely, ensuring a professional finish that elevates your bathroom’s design and durability.

5. Revamp Your Bedroom

Blue tones promote rest and relaxation, making them ideal for bedrooms. Deep shades on walls paired with lighter bedding and soft textures create a balanced and tranquil space.

Work with a decorator to achieve clean, even results, then finish the look with blue accessories or textiles. The right tone can make your bedroom the most peaceful room in the house.

6. Create a Blue-Inspired Home Office

Blue encourages focus and productivity, making it a great choice for a workspace. Light tones boost creativity, while darker blues promote calm concentration.

You can add colour through painted walls, shelving, or furniture. A painter or decorator can help apply these tones neatly, creating a professional yet comfortable setting that makes working from home more enjoyable.

7. Add Accents Through Furniture and Accessories

Blue encourages focus and productivity, making it a great choice for a workspace. Light tones boost creativity, while darker blues promote calm concentration.

You can add colour through painted walls, shelving, or furniture. A painter or decorator can help apply these tones neatly, creating a professional yet comfortable setting that makes working from home more enjoyable.

MyJobQuote Colour of the Year: Sage Green

We've chosen sage green as MyJobQuote's colour of the year because of its ability to bring a sense of calm balance into your home. It's a timeless choice that works beautifully in both modern and traditional interiors, without overpowering the space.

The soft muted green of this colour has a grounding quality that feels very natural. Its inspiration is drawn from the outdoors, and the result is a sense of quiet confidence - perfect for anyone wanting to update their interiors without following the latest trends.

Throughout the home, sage green creates a welcoming atmosphere; it's a great colour to team with natural wood finishes, textured fabrics and a few subtle accents here and there, perhaps in terracotta or brass. What you get is depth without overwhelming the space & rooms that feel light & inviting.

We've seen how well it works in living spaces and study areas, it looks amazing on feature walls, & is particularly great on built-in shelving & cabinetry. This helps architectural details stand out without taking over the room, & the upshot is a space that feels calming & effortlessly stylish.

In bedrooms, sage green is a colour that's got a real restorative quality to it, great for helping you relax and get a good night's sleep. On the walls behind the bed, or as the main wall colour, it creates a lovely soothing atmosphere that looks fantastic with crisp whites, soft linens & warm timber furniture.

The good news is it's a colour that's very versatile, so it feels both cosy in low light & fresh in natural daylight, making it a really practical choice for year-round comfort.

Even bathrooms and kitchens benefit from the adaptability of sage green. Paired with white sanitaryware, brushed gold fittings & simple natural textures, sage green gives a clean, modern look that feels warm & welcoming too - a great choice for anyone wanting to refresh or fully renovate their home.

Bring Blue & Green into Your 2026

Dulux’s The Rhythm of Blues palette offers endless opportunities to add calm, creativity, and personality to your home. Sage green adds a touch of subtle richness to shower areas & painted cabinetry, without overpowering the space.

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