Let’s be real, dads don’t always express love in grand speeches or Instagram captions.
But you know what they do do? They build, they fix, and they paint that love into every inch of the home. For this Father’s Day, Nippon Paint is flipping the spotlight on the unsung architects of comfort and care, fathers who communicate through colour, design, and the subtle art of making home feel like home.
Because Father’s Day home inspiration isn’t just about gifting another tie. It’s about recognising the dads who painted your childhood in warmth, stability, and a hint of Cactus Cream.
A Love Letter in Forest Fog
Take Michael Moi, 76. A man of few words but strong design instincts. Decades ago, he painted a nook in their home with Forest Fog, a tranquil grey-green shade that cocooned his daughter Sarah during late-night studies, heartbreaks, and now, her Zoom therapy sessions.
“He never said much growing up,” Sarah tells Cosmo. “But that corner? That was his way of saying, ‘I’m here. I see you.”
For many dads, colour is an extension of protection. It’s quiet. Constant. And always there when you need it.
Aquamarine Mist and Midnight Umbrellas
Ahmad Zabidi, a 64-year-old CEO and proud father, isn’t one to fuss over Father’s Day cards. But his love lives in the cool undertones of Aquamarine Mist, the hue that wraps their family home. One stormy night, his daughter Qistina returned late from campus to find him waiting outside, umbrella in hand, house glowing like a lighthouse.
That moment? Brought to you by Dad Energy and some very thoughtful wall paint.
First-Time Father, Full-Time Comfort Maker
Then there’s Prakash Jayakumar. New dad, spreadsheet king, and unexpectedly obsessed with Autumn Amber. This sun-soaked yellow now brightens up his toddler’s play area, a space that’s both fun and functional. “I wanted a room that could handle juice spills and tantrums but still feel warm and welcoming,” Prakash laughs.
Let’s give him bonus points for choosing Steel Storm for the master bedroom—a shade that grounds the space with quiet strength. Just like him.
Colour Is the New Love Language
What Nippon Paint gets so right is that they don’t just sell colour—they sell connection. Every hue in their palette—be it Unstoppable red or Jungle Foliage green—is a chance to reflect personality, emotion, and presence.
“Every brushstroke is a conversation,” says Mr. Tay Sze Tuck, General Manager of Nippon Paint Malaysia. “It’s how fathers—who aren’t always verbal—leave their mark.”
Let’s hear it for the dads who don’t post heartfelt captions but absolutely caulk that skirting board without being asked.
This Father’s Day, Paint It Personal
So skip the cliché gifts this year. Instead, walk around your home and really see what your dad has built—every coat of paint, every perfectly chosen palette.
Maybe even let him pick the next one. Because the real tribute isn’t a fancy dinner or another necktie. It’s giving him the space to express care the way he knows best—quietly, intentionally, and maybe with a swatch fan in hand.
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