Colour drenching ideas
Colour drenching has become a favourite technique among interior designers and creative home influencers. With a little experimentation, the results of colour drenching a room can create visually stunning and dramatic effects and also make a room feel brighter, more cohesive and even more spacious.
Colour drenching can be used in any room of your home, from bedrooms to living rooms, dining rooms, and even bathrooms, and can work with most colour schemes and interior styles.
What is colour drenching?
Colour drenching is all about taking one dominant colour and using various shades of it in a room across different surfaces and features. Think walls, doors, radiators, ceiling roses, picture rails, skirting boards, window frames – even furniture and soft furnishings if you're really committed. For example, a blue colour scheme could include light blue walls, a navy blue sofa, blue curtains, blue throw pillows, and a patterned blue rug to complete the look.Â
Using the right combination of different shades, tones, and textures of a single colour throughout your room, a certain tranquillity and cohesiveness can be achieved.
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Let’s take a closer look at some colour drenched interiors…
A tranquil retreat
Colour drenching with shades of white will achieve an effortless and relaxed charm, especially in a bedroom.Â
White colour drenched bedrooms appear spa-like and serene, and could utilise different shades of white from crisp white bed linen to slightly warmer tones on the walls and panelling. Using different textures for example wood, cotton, linen and leather provide layering and depth to make the all-white space feel cosy and comfortable.
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Dusky Morn
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Same colour furniture can make a big impact in a colour drenched room, especially with large pieces such as a sofa or wide armchair. Â
Be sure to choose a sofa colour which is either slightly darker or slightly lighter than your wall colour to ensure it stands out in its own right without blending in too much.
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Coral Curry
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If you are lucky enough to have a feature fireplace in your space, then colour drenching it to match the walls and skirtings will provide a seamless finish.Â
Go wild with tropical tones and brights to really bring your space to life with colour.
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Yam
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Colour drenching doesn’t always mean plain walls and textures. Playing with patterns in different forms can provide a quirky, retro vibe in a lounge or dining room environment.Â
Be sure that your colours and patterns are tonal to avoid too much of a clash, but be sure to experiment with different textures and fabrics to complete the eclectic look.
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Chocolate Bonbon
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Coordinating your doors with your wall paint is one of the simplest ways to begin your colour-drenched room and begin to create cohesion in the space.Â
Opt for a slightly lighter door colour in a tonal shade for your walls, so that it still has definition and its own character, but blends nicely when closed.
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Cherry Caramel
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Colour drenching with darker shades can create a moody and dramatic atmosphere in a room, which is especially suited for a small lounge or snug.Â
Darker greens and teal shades are elegant and timeless and work beautifully with aspects of wood and brass.
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Sherwood Forest
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Colour drenching in 50 shades of grey will give a classic and contemporary feel to your room.Â
Dark grey walls provide warmth and drama, whereas paler shades for flooring and furniture help to balance out the light in the space. Matching colour-drenched puppies provide the ultimate icing on the cake!
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Charcoal Sketch
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Got the colour drenching bug?
Whether it’s with blue, yellow, green, or beige, use our Valspar Colour Match Tool to create your perfect colour drenched room.
Colour Match Tool