Colour drenching – is it for you?
Colour drenching is the perfect interior trend for those that want to instantly upgrade their home, whether bold or neutral, it can make a huge difference. Colour drenching makes a room feel cohesive, dramatic and works in any space whether big or small. I honestly think colour drenched spaces look so dreamy and luxurious, and it’s such a nice change from a bog standard white ceiling – yawn! If you’re looking to colour drench a room in your own home, keep reading for my top tips.
What is colour drenching?
Colour drenching has become a really popular interior trend, and it’s not hard to see why. A colour drenched room is pretty much in the name, it’s where the entire room is painted in one singular colour. This includes the walls, the ceiling, the radiators and any architrave, coving or skirting boards. Letting everything in the room blend into one continuous colour is what colour drenching is all about, and it really works.
Choosing the right paint shade
The paint colour that you choose for a colour drenched room is ultimately down to what kind of feeling you want to give the space. A lovely, deep bold shade can feel cosy and cocooning, whereas a more neutral lighter shade can make a room feel warmer, brighter, and bigger. However you shouldn’t rule out a deeper tone in small spaces – take my own bedroom for example, it’s not the biggest space but it really has those bougie hotel vibes.
Choosing a colour that works with your specific space is the most important thing, think about what kind of light the room gets and whether cooler or warmer tones will work best. It also depends on your particular interior and home style – a bold colour might not work in a more airy and neutral home, but a neutral shade probably wouldn’t work if you like to make a statement.
I would advise avoiding white – it’s kind of in the name ‘colour’ drenching, but it definitely needs to be a colour. This doesn’t mean you have to avoid neutral paints, a beautiful warm beige can look gorgeous in a colour drenched space, but stark white will just give you a new build look.
Make sure you add details
I think one of the biggest mistakes you can make when colour drenching a space is that it can feel quite flat if you don’t add those details. When we colour drenched our bedroom, we added beautiful plaster coving, new skirting boards, traditional wall panelling, and a gorgeous traditional style radiator. These all contribute to why it’s such a gorgeous space to be in. If we had just painted the walls and ceiling and left it as it was, it would have looked so bare and flat. Adding that definition to the room really elevates the colour and gives it lots of texture with details and shadows.
What are your thoughts on colour drenching? Are you going to give it a go?
