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2016 Dulux Colour Awards finalists announced

After sifting through a record-breaking 256 entries, the 2016 Dulux Colour Awards finalists have been announced and the talented list is 80 deep.

Glenlyon

Finalist Glenlyon by Louise Walsh

The annual award, which celebrates 30 years this year, recognises the most creative use of colour across nine categories and invites entries from across Australia and New Zealand.

Beech_Hill

Finalist Beech Hill by Design.spec Ltd

“We were thrilled to see entries pushing the boundaries of colour application and incorporating both futuristic and retrospective elements,” says Andrea Lucena-Orr Dulux Colour planning and communication manager.

OGrady

Finalist OGRADY by Justin Mallia

“Residential exteriors were dominated by whites, neutrals and earthy tones whilst application created interest through multi-layered textures,” says Andrea.

Noble_Hughes

Finalist Noble Hughes residence by David Boyle Architect

“Pastels and soft tones were popular throughout the residential interior categories, with accents of vibrant colour applied to doors, ceilings and cornices,” says Andrea.

Koot_House

Finalist Koot House by Doherty Design Studio

Winners of the 2016 awards will be announced at a gala event in Melbourne on April 28 this year.

Check out the rest of the finalists here.

By Amy Collins-Walker

Amy is our regular feature writer, an experienced journalist and interior stylist living in Perth, Western Australia. Find out more about her styling work at http://www.amycollinswalker.com/

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