Colour

As mentioned in our previous post here (colour focus teal) we are now in the forecasted colours season, with this new colour being announced in mid September by Dulux. True joy is a bright and warm yellow, inviting and invigorating. “an uplifting yellow that fills our homes with optimism, pride and a pop of color. If you can dream it, you can create it. Just Leap!” Dulux

Images from Dulux and Ideal Home

For carpet tile designers, yellow is the perfect pop of colour, working to contrast against cool greys or to add more warmth and intrigue to warmer schemes. The increased popularity in yellow for home decor is likely to impact commercial design too. “Google searches for ‘sunny yellow paint’ has risen by 250 per cent in the UK over the past year” – MSN.

At Burmatex, we have a wide range of yellow tones for either adding a pop of brightness

As we start to approach autumn and winter, we naturally look ahead to the new year in January. WGSN have recently revealed their colour of the year forecasted for 2026 – transformative teal.

“Transformative Teal is a harmonious blend of blue and green, symbolising nature’s diversity. It brings a transformative and regenerative character to products. With the promise of becoming the most sought-after colour of the year, prepare to see Transformative Teal emerge across multiple markets.” WGSN.

Images from L-R: Pinterest, Pinterest, Burmatex alaska, Coloro, Burmatex balance ratio, Claybrook studio, Yes Colours, Burmatex arctic, Burmatex vibe, Apple, Kate Monument

This newly released colour of the year (and the new iPhone 16 featuring a metallic teal tone) inspired us to look to our own product portfolio.

By pairing teal with a dark grey you are focusing on the moody and atmospheric feel of teal.

products used: arctic cool storm, marine ravine, polar black

A neutral

We are delighted to announce the launch of our cordiale and academy® palette refreshes.
cordiale

Refreshed for 2024,

Made from solution dyed fibres including 5% recycled polyester and our unique BioBase® recycled backing, making cordiale low carbon. The extremely durable fine ribbed carpet, available in tile or sheet making is easy to maintain and features anti-fray and anti-ravel technology.

The palette has increased from 32 colours to 40 colours making cordiale an ideal choice for use in schools, colleges and universities, perfect for heavy footfall environments.

The palette has been curated to provide a simple to use and functional offering. We have amended a selection of the blends to include a hethered and brighter appearance. Our blend has also changed to include 5% recycled polyester which is inline with our sustainability principles.

The palette contains 20 new blends of industry and trend led colours. Have a

We are excited to announce the refresh of our multi level loop product alaska®. 

alaska® is a timeless and tactile design, inspired by the natural textures found in the Alaskan landscape. The expansive biophilic palette, includes snow-capped cools, sunlit warms, wood browns, and a majestic range of sophisticated accent colours. The design has a luxurious rippled effect running throughout. Made using Econyl® 100% regenerated recyclable solution dyed nylon yarn, along with our unique BioBase™ recycled backing, alaska® is low carbon and a considered choice for sustainable building projects.

alaska® was first launched in 2017 and was the first of our multilevel loop products, since that time alaska®  has grown to become a design staple and it has filled the floors of many commercial offices and residential spaces too.

The palette has extended from 12 to 16 colours it includes warming neutrals varying from a cool cream colour to rich dark sepia which we have

Disclaimer: The following blog post provides general information and suggestions related to designing for neurodiversity. The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice. The ideas and opinions expressed in this blog post are based on research and experience, but they may not apply universally to all individuals or situations.

Designers from all over the world are becoming more aware of designing inclusive spaces for individuals who are neurodiverse. In a neurotypical space an individual who is neurodiverse could struggle with various sensitivities to their surrounding environment, impacting overall productivity and feeling comfortable in the workplace.

As designers, we can use design to tailor spaces to fit the needs of individuals who are neurodiverse. We can do this by creating areas in office or educational environments that vary in design specifics from colour palette to print and texture, carefully