How to colour drench your home

Hop on one of this year's most impactful interior design trends and transform your home into a striking sanctuary where personal flair meets refined style. Let's explore everything you need to know about colour drenching to pull off this statement-making technique.

What is colour drenching?

Colour drenching is an interior design technique that has risen to prominence in recent years. It uses a single colour extensively throughout one space – on the walls, ceilings and trims, across the floor, and in your furniture and accessories. The result is a cohesive and immersive environment that enhances the look and mood of a room.

Choosing the right palette

For many people, colours can influence the energy of a space. Take care to match the mood that can be evoked to the purpose of the room when choosing the core colour. For example, many associate blue with relaxation, so it's therefore best used in bedrooms.

From here, you have two avenues: monochromatic or a more diverse palette with touches of other colours. Sticking to a single colour and using varied shades for depth and interest promises a harmonious and sophisticated result. Incorporating complementary colours makes the finish less intense and gives you more freedom and flexibility with décor.

Techniques for effective colour drenching

Ensure you get the desired result by building from the foundations. Select your main hue and paint the walls, ceiling and trim, blurring the boundaries around the edges and disguising stark lines to make the room appear larger and warmer. Include wall attachments such as radiators so there's no interruption and the final result is polished.

Use furnishings to introduce the other shades in your palette. Focus on combining different textures and patterns for an elevated finish that makes the eye dance. You could pair a woollen rug with a rich velvet sofa and a chintz cotton armchair, topping it off with light curtains in another fabric.

Detail is important, so use every opportunity to feature your core colour, from cushions and lampshades to the artwork on the walls.

How to colour drench each room

To effectively colour drench each room, focus on the atmosphere you want to achieve. This ensures the design is congruent with the space and inspires the right feelings.

Maintain a welcoming and relaxing mood when colour drenching your hallway and living room by using light neutrals. Paint the walls white, cream or pale colours and use Hammonds beige fitted furniture to match. Light wooden flooring laid out in strips, warmed by woven rugs and runners, will help give these areas a greater illusion of space.

Don't be afraid to go bold in bedrooms, libraries and offices – dominant dark shades will make these areas calming cocoons. Deep blues and greens inspire sleep and serenity while vibrant shades awaken creativity and can boost your productivity.

Practical tips and tricks

Employing this innovative design style can be a daunting prospect. Many worry that the effect will be overwhelming, but there are tips and tricks to ensure colour drenching suits every space.

Keep in mind your aim for the room. Looking for bigger and brighter? Stick to pale shades in your palette and use classic techniques like mirrors and layered lighting to expand the size. Keen to make it cosy? Counter a darker backdrop with plush fabrics and comfortable seating.

Decorating is easier than ever when you have a limited palette; anchoring a room with one colour means even juxtaposing details will work well together. Simply stick to your intended style and let this guide your finishing touches. For example, be sparing in minimalist spaces and feature a few statement pieces, or mix and match patterns and materials for a maximalist look.

Get expert design advice from Hammonds

Feeling inspired? Get in touch to book a free design visit from Hammonds for expert advice on how to colour drench each room in your home. From colour palettes to fitted furniture solutions, we have the design knowledge you need to perfect this technique throughout the property.