Once upon a time, suppliers to the design industry, such as paint or furniture manufacturers, could take time out annually to consider what the preferred colour palette for the year ahead may be. But the world is very different today. Now we have Instagram and myriad other social media channels, which means that the latest […]
Street art has long been part of Melbourne’s DNA. From Hosier Lane in the city to the Keith Haring’s mural in Collingwood, it provides an important sense of place and an outlet for creatives to engage with people in a wholly democratic space. But whereas Hosier Lane is celebrated as an ever-evolving gallery of work, […]
The latest release from Haymes Paint, Volume 12 – Flow is a set of four palettes and concepts that celebrates the Japanese Wabi‑sabi philosophy. This forecast shows us that through embracing textures, colours and objects that we love, both old and new, we can use these as creative inspirations for interiors, embracing deeper connections with […]
While it may be commonplace in Australia to give our walls a fresh lick of paint to update a residential or commercial space, the Japanese have been less inclined… that is until a recent collaboration between Haymes Paint and Tokyo-based Studio Anagram is turning things around. Despite being a design-driven nation, it’s only recently that […]