What is colour drenching?
Colour drenching is a striking technique that involves painting all walls and ceilings (and sometimes woodwork, furniture and accessories) the same colour.
From expanding smaller spaces with lighter shades, to cocooning larger ones with moody tones, colour drenching will transform any room with an impactful makeover.
Read on to find out the best colour drenching techniques for a bathroom, bedroom, hallway or lounge.
Left: Walls, furniture, trims - Lemon Jelly
Right: Walls, furniture, radiator - Blueprint
Dramatic darks
Colour drenching a room can be a great way to saturate a space with your favourite colour, or blend interior woodwork for a sleek, seamless look. Dark colours are ideal for creating a cosy, intimate space, perfect for relaxing and winding down on an evening.
Embrace deeper shades like intense, green-toned Evening Blue, or regal purple Grape Soda, and drench walls, doors, trims and furniture for a dramatic backdrop, pairing with brushed metals and ornate frames for an air of luxury and sophistication.
Left: Walls, furniture, trims - Evening Blue
Right: Walls, hearth, trims - Grape Soda
Cohesive neutrals
Pale or mid-toned neutrals make for a soft, understated colour drench, blending walls and woodwork together for a grounded, harmonious look.
Rich, green-toned brown Café Luxe is the ultimate earthy neutral for a cosy, cottagecore vibe. This soft, homely bedroom combines exposed wood, dried flowers and simple décor, with a cohesive backdrop to eliminate clutter and create a gentle, meditative space.
Blue all over
This look takes drenching to the next level. Awkward spaces like narrow hallways, or unattractive features like radiators, can interrupt the flow of a space. By drenching every aspect of a room the same rich colour, you minimise jarring distractions for a streamlined look.
This hallway, in our dusky blue Hush, blends what would have been an unsightly, chunky radiator into the background, while the drenched walls, ceilings, sideboard and woodwork enhances the gold picture frames and drawer handles.
Notice how the foot of the white bannister has also been painted in Hush, to maintain symmetry with the skirting boards. It’s the little details that make a big difference!
Whether you prefer splashing out with a rich, bold colour, or keeping it cohesive with a more pared back shade, colour drenching is the perfect way to tie together walls, ceilings, woodwork and furniture for a harmonious space.
Looking for more ways to add colour and interest? Check out our article on Why You Should Paint your Ceiling to take your interiors to new heights.
Left: Walls, shelves, panelling - Tanglewood by @Little_Edwardian_Semi
Right: Walls, woodwork, door - Half Light by @beyondtheblankcanvas