Colour is one of the key languages of design, and our exhibitors at Decor + Design speak it fluently. Visitors at the 21st edition – 16 – 18 July 2025 in Melbourne – can expect immersion in a range of inspiring palettes. We are also delighted to welcome Dulux Australia as our Official 2025 Colour Partner. Watch out for hero colours from the Dulux Emerge palette on the exhibition floor, as well as expressive paint palettes and vibrant furniture.

Here are three of our confirmed 2025 exhibitors who deploy colour with deep expertise.

Resene: Paint with Personality

A trusted name in paint for over 75 years, Resene is a colour authority in the design industry, offering a vast range of low-VOC paints and coatings.

Known for both their fearless colour collections and commitment to sustainability, Resene is a go-to for designers who want both performance and personality.

We love the joyful hues in Resene’s ranges, such as chartreuse Sushi and fuchsia Smitten. They allow designers to give a masterclass in colour blocking and channel a retro energy, while the saturation makes the colours feels fresh, modern and luxurious. Be bold – yet never brash.

Calibre: Umber 3-Seater Sofa in Burnt Orange Velvet

Melbourne-based brand Calibre has earned a loyal following for its elevated approach to contemporary furniture. With an emphasis on form, function and feel, Calibre’s pieces are designed to integrate seamlessly into residential and commercial spaces, with an architectural edge.

Umber 3-Seater Sofa in Burnt Orange. Image: Calibre

We love the Umber Sofa in Burnt Orange Velvet; a colour that has dominated the last few seasons. Its rich tactility and depth of colour will anchor any space. Layer it with neutral textures or you could even double down with a warm-toned scheme of rust, ochre and deep burgundy.

Koala Living: Kelly Emerald Velvet Swivel Chair & Ottoman

Kelly Emerald Ottoman. Image: Koala Living

After wowing visitors at their inaugural show in 2024, Koala Living is set to return to Decor + Design in 2025 with the latest collections of their statement-making furniture. Their ranges blend contemporary glamour with timeless sophistication, offering design professionals a of bold pieces across every room of the home.

We love the Kelly Velvet Swivel Chair (top image of article) & Ottoman (above) in Emerald. Ideal for dressing rooms, boutique hotels or luxe reading nooks. The plush velvet and gleaming gold base make this pure statement seating, channeling a modern take on mid-century elegance.

See a cornucopia of colourful statement pieces on show at Decor + Design 2025, taking place 16 – 18 July at Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Whether you’re designing a many-hued maximalist room with the ‘wow’ factor or looking for a single mood-boosting accent, colour is one of design’s greatest love languages. Register to visit now – entry is free but limited to design trade visitors.