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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Jennifer Ebert

The ‘Peek-a-Boo’ Paint Theory Is the Low-Commitment Trick Making Bold Color Feel Surprisingly Easy

Dulux Peek-a-Boo paint trend.

If you're looking for a way to bring more personality into your home without committing to a bold, all-over color scheme, there's a new decorating idea worth knowing about. The 'Peek-a-Boo' Paint theory is all about using unexpected flashes of contrasting color to create rooms that feel layered, characterful, and a little bit playful.

The trend, identified by Dulux, takes its cue from the idea that opposites attract. Rather than covering four walls in a statement shade, it uses color in smaller, surprising places – inside a cabinet, around a doorway, along a baseboard, or on the reverse side of a door.

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