Focus on color drenching
Forget white walls & timid accents! Color drenching is the decorating trend that dares everything - especially 100% color. Ceiling, walls, moldings, doors, furniture & accessories... nothing escapes it. 🤩
By: Sylvia Tessie
The idea behind color drenching? Immerse an entire room in a single hue, from floor to ceiling - plus accessories.
But like all good trends, it has its upsides & downsides. Here's a complete rundown to find out if it's a good match for your space!
✅ The advantages of adopting it
1. Guaranteed cocoon effect Wrapping the room in a single color creates a warm & soothing atmosphere. A dream for a bedroom, office or living room!
2. Enlarges or balances space Believe it or not, using a single shade can give an impression of grandeur, especially in small spaces, as the eye is not confronted with contrasts.
3. Sophisticated & upscale look Color drenching gives an assertive & consistent look, often associated with high-end décor or designer boutiques.
4. Ideal for camouflaging imperfections Mismatched elements? Everything disappears into the mass of color, for a uniform effect.
❌ Disadvantages to consider
1. Can be stifling if wrongly measured A shade that's too dark or too bright can overwhelm the space or become oppressive over the long term.
2. Difficult to change Repainting walls, ceilings & furniture is a project! Make sure you like the color before diving “all-in”! 🙃
3. Less contrast = less relief If you love the play of textures or architectural contrasts, this trend might seem too smooth - too “clean”.
💡 Tips for adopting color drenching at home
Start with a small room: Try it first in the powder room, a walk-in closet or the entrance hall to test the effect without total commitment.
Choose a color that's enveloping, yet soft: Sage greens, grayish blues or pinkish beiges are guarantees of chic & soothing.
Play with finishes: Even if it's the same color, vary the textures: matte on walls, satin on woodwork, velvet for textiles... as you wish!Think about light
A color-drenched room with little natural light can appear darker. Add mirrors or a warm accent lamp.
Color drenching is just the right balance of boldness and visual consistency. It transforms an ordinary space into an immersive experience, as long as you choose the right shade & respect the mood you want to create!