According to a global team of expert, ‘Steel Symphony
2’ is the colour of the moment that reflects the signs of the times and a fresh
look at life. It’s a beautiful colour palette, which is simple to understand
and yet so new, sophisticated and versatile.
Speaking during a briefing session with professional
stakeholders,the Managing Director, Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) Plc,
Mrs. Omolara Elemide stated that Dulux hastaken the leadership role of sensitizing Nigerians about
the annual global trends,overriding mood and dominant colour. These annual
trends and colour predictions have been globally accepted by the generality of
stakeholders in the sector.
Elemide described the 2017 Colour of the Year -‘Steel
Symphony 2’ as the colour of the moment and a must-have colour that is relevant
to bring out the aesthetics of homesas well as offices.She stressed further that the theme for the 2017 Colour of the Year ‘Life
in a new light’ resonates with the colour whichis truly adaptable and
friendly, fitting into all life and interior styles and has the ability to
combine and contrast with other colours, thereby making it the perfect choice.
“Apart from leading in colour mastery, Dulux is
renowned for its superior functional performance, beautiful finishes and
emotional appeal. The brand has been able to achieve this through knowledge and
understanding of the functional, aesthetics and emotional needs of its target
customers. These qualities give us competitive advantage and we will continue
to work hard to sustain and enhance these brand credentials” she said.
The professional bodies present at the briefing
includes; Interior Design Association of Nigeria (IDAN), Nigerian Institute of
Building (NIOB),Nigerian Institute of Architects, Nigerian Institute of
Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers
(NIESV), Real Estates Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) and Dulux
Decorators Club.
Also speaking on the 2017 Colour of the Year, the
Marketing Manager, CAP Plc. Mr. Dominic Oladeji noted that the 2017 Dulux
Colour of the Year is a calming and soothing colour, which mirrorsthe calm
yearning of hope. He noted that the colour is symbolic especially at this
present time of economic decline, by creating a space for calm reflection that
would engender hope and positivity.
He disclosed that the Dulux Colour of the Year is
chosen based on a constant monitoring of emerging social, economic and design
trends happening around the world by a panel of independent design experts from
different fields of architecture, design and fashion.
Oladeji then enjoined customers and stakeholders in
the building and construction value chain to explore the Dulux Colour of the
Year 2017 - ‘Steel Symphony 2’ and its supporting colour palette to reflect, create
calm and inviting mood in their homes and offices.He advised customers to visit
the numerous Dulux Colour Centers (DCCs) and Dulux Colour Shops (DCSs) to meet
with our well-trained Colour experts to help them in the makeover of their
homes and properties.
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