Guide to Color Drenching
November 2, 2023Can you not get enough color in your home? If this sounds like something you aim for, you might be interested in color drenching, a painting method gaining popularity. It’s a bold but polished look that can work with many home styles. Here’s your guide to color drenching:
What is Color Drenching?
Color drenching is a trend where one color is chosen and every aspect of a room uses that specific color. This includes walls, ceilings, trim, and doors. It might sound overwhelming, but when used correctly, it can make a room feel bigger.
Some homeowners say this trend makes a room feel comforting and serene. Depending on the color, this can be the case. Choosing a nice blue shade can envelop your room in a calming pool of blue. A vibrant green can invoke the lushness of a forest for a touch of biophilic design.
How to Use Color Drenching in Your Custom Home Design
If you’re curious about this trend and what to try, here’s how to try color drenching in your custom home:
1. Pick the Right Room
It might be best to try the trend in a smaller room and then expand to other rooms if you like the effect. Starting with a laundry room, mudroom, or playroom can allow you to experiment without fully committing to a frequently used room like a kitchen.
2. Try a Calming Color
The psychology of color can be fascinating when considering how it can affect our moods. The lighter the shade, the more calming the room will be. A pastel color will be light enough that it won’t overwhelm you or your room. Accent with the same hue to fully embrace the color drenching. Using one color for the entire room feels very modern but with a twist on the typical neutral.
3. Pick a Few Shades
Color drenching can stick to one shade, or utilize a few different shades of the same color. If you’re not quite ready to commit to one shade, try a few different shades. However, pick similar shades for a subtle layered look. Picking similar shades or tones is one of the useful tips for decorating with bold colors.
If you choose a few different shades, try to stick to the 60-30-10 rule. This rule means using 60 percent of a dominant color, 30 percent of another shade, and then 10 percent of a contrasting accent color. Doing this adds balance to your room and can feel less overwhelming to people.
4. Test Out a Few Colors and Shades
If you decide to use one color for the entire room, make sure you test plenty of shades. Try oversized samples like large posters of a few different colors (as well as corresponding shades) and think about them for a few days or a week. If you’re going to commit to one color, you need to be sure you like it!
Move these samples to different spots in your room throughout the day as the sun changes position. You need to see how these colors look at different times of the day. A color or shade might look great during low light but may be way too harsh in bright sunlight. Taking natural light and other lighting is something to consider when choosing interior paint colors.
This is just a beginner’s guide to color drenching. If this trend seems like something you’d like to try in your custom home, contact Custom Home Group at 717-284-4090. We can help bring your dream home to life!