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		<title>Neutral colour schemes just got a much-needed refresh!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In sync with the spirit of the times, Plascon’s annual colour forecast for 2025 includes a new family of neutral colours. These blend bold, enduring tones with soft, subtle hues. Simply called ‘Neutral’, this family of colours is poised to bring pared-back flair to your space. Plascon’s Neutral family sits alongside three other colour families in the forecast: Bright, Dark and Natural. All four are grouped together under the forecast theme of Hybridity, which invites you to fluidly exercise your personal preferences when it comes to colour. The Neutral family reflects a refined approach to minimalism through subtle tints that elevate traditional neutrals. It blends subdued natural materials like wood and steel with the hushed hues of non-binary fashion. Shades of beige, grey, mushroom and cream merge the ruggedness of industrial materials with the warmth of organic tones. There are versatile options for a spectrum of design applications &#8211; the colours work cohesively as a tonal story or, each colour can stand alone. Plascon’s 2025 Neutral family draws inspiration from three key design trends that each bring a unique perspective on modern minimalism: Japandi, Agender and Soft Industrial. Japandi blends Eastern and Western aesthetics, celebrating natural materials, timeless craftsmanship and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keep it neutral: The best colour palette to attract buyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While most estates have recommended colour codes with regard to exterior colour choices, for the most part, these tend to sit within the neutral spectrum. The options present as either a choice of a few related colours, or one dominant colour for walls, with a matching accent colour for trimmings. There are many reasons for this, such as consistency of aesthetics across the development, but one main consideration is the potential resale value. While a certain individual might value shocking pink walls, it is not a commonly loved choice. It is safer and more practical to choose paint colours that will be most effective in attracting the widest range of buyers and that won’t present them with the added cost of repainting if they don’t like that bright pink, for example. You may look at the word ‘neutral’ and think it is limited to white, white and more white, but neutrals are much more nuanced than that. Apart from white, which is still an incredibly popular choice due to its heat reflecting ability and appearance of cleanliness, there are off-whites, beiges, greys and ‘greiges’ (a mix of grey and beige) in a vast array of tones and hues. The great [...]]]></description>
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