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Design Effects

Our Design Effects Collection helps you add those special details that make a home unique. Create a statement wall, highlight an architectural feature or add a luxurious finish to home accessories. Featured: Chalk Effect in European Romance.

The Design Effects range

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Design Chalkboard
Creates an instant chalkboard
Flat sheen
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Design Coloured Chalkboard
Creates an instant chalkboard
Flat sheen
Available in nine fun colours
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Design Metallic Effect
Creates the look of glimmering metal
Great for feature areas
Apply with brush, sponge or spray
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Design Rust Effect Solution
Rust Effect is Step 2 of creating a rusted effect
Overnight transformation
Water wash-up
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Design Rust Effect
Rust Effect is Step 1 of creating a rusted effect
Overnight transformation
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Design Theatre Black
Creates a flat finish
Ideal for minimal light reflection
Apply with roller, brush or spray
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Dulux
Design Clear Top Coat
Greater protection
For use with most Design Effects finishes
Protects again marks and fingerprints
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Design Pearl Effect
Semi gloss sheen
Adds interest to your room or furniture
Available in five neutral colours
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Design Copper Patina Effect
Use with Copper Effect to create an aged copper look
Ideal for feature walls and home accessories
Apply with sponge or cloth
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Design Stainless Steel Effect
Creates a sleek stainless steel finish
Interior use only
Apply with brush or roller
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Design Copper Effect
Creates the look of copper
Use on feature walls and home accessories
Apply with roller or brush
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Design Concrete Effect
Textural effect of polished concrete
Available in Pale Elements and Onyx Edge
Suitable for interior walls
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Dulux
Design Gold Effect
Create a shimmering gold finish
Available in five Gold Effect colours
Apply by brush or roller
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Design Chalk Effect
Creates an ultra matt or distressed look
Personalise your project
Ideal for upcycling furniture
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Design Glitter Effect Silver
Creates a glittery shimmer effect
Ideal for use with Design Chalk Effect
Ideal for use with Wash&Wear® Matt or Low Sheen
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Design Glitter Effect Diamond
Creates a glittery shimmer effect
Ideal for use with Design Chalk Effect
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Design Glitter Effect Rose Gold
Creates a glittery shimmer effect
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Design Light Texture
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With pastels, dark and bright colours available, design effects can help you achieve any speciality look. Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection. To ensure best colour accuracy, simply order a Dulux Colour Swatch from the below colours.

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Dulux Design Collective

With all things handcrafted making a buzz in interiors today, there’s no better time to get creative. Dulux’s new Design Effects Collection is the perfect way to accessorise the hottest trends, whether you’re looking to add the rugged texture of concrete to an industrial space or a pop of metallics to a Scandi scheme. The Dulux Design Collective had great fun experimenting with the range, and show just how quick and easy it is to create those perfect finishing touches for your home.

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