What is Color-Drenching?

If you are looking for a new way to add more of a timeless and grand look to your home, color-drenching might be the look for you. Although it is not new in the UK, with the rise of color-drenching in the U.S. you might be wondering what it is or how it can change the look and feel of a room. This design technique can be used in smaller spaces, like a bathroom, or larger spaces, like a living room and can create a colorful transition from room to room. Color-drenching is able to manipulate the mood of a room, for help choosing a color that corresponds with how you want the room to feel you can read more about how colors affect mood here!

(Pictured: Traemore Living Room Group)

We know where it started, what it does, and where it can be used, but what is color-drenching? Color-drenching is a design technique where all the surfaces in a room are painted the same color. The walls, the ceiling, the trims, the doors, every single surface you can paint in your home is the exact same color, or you could use different shades of the same color for a less dramatic effect. This technique can even extend towards surfaces such as shelves, cabinets and floors. Don’t like the plain paint look? Use a patterned wallpaper for the same color-drenched effect.

Now, you know what color-drenching is but how can you successfully incorporate this technique into your home? The first step is simple: choose a color you love or a color that conveys the emotion you want people to feel when they step into the room. Some people prefer choosing the furniture first and then finding out what to paint the walls later! The next step is trying the color you chose out. Bring paint or wallpaper samples, put them on a section of your wall, push the furniture together and see meshes together. To add more visual interest to your color-drenched room you can use neutrals for balance, dramatic textures and patterns for contrast and shades of the color you chose for depth.

When all is said and done, there are a couple of tips and tricks to keep in mind when you’re thinking about using the color-drenching design technique. Avoid using this technique in open-concept spaces, it can make a room feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to begin and where to stop. You’ll also want to avoid painting brick, stone or natural wood, this is because it takes a lot of work to strip in the future if you change your mind.

(Pictured: Robbinsdale Counter Height Dining Table & 6 Stools)

Color-drenching is one of the best ways to create a grand look in your home. It can add colorful transitions from room to room, manipulate the mood of a room to make you feel different emotions when you walk in, and adds a timeless appeal to your home. If you’re looking for more design and decor inspiration, you can follow us on Instagram and check out our Pinterest! Visit us in store at 4200 W Kellogg Dr to explore our wide selection and find the perfect pieces to bring your space to life!