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Colour Drenching: A Bold and Beautiful Design Trend



Colour drenching is a popular design trend, consisting of colouring multiple elements of home decor in the same colour or closely related shades for maximum impact. Whether you choose a bold tone or something more simple and understated, this concept encourages you to get creative with colour by adding it to walls, woodwork, panelling, ceilings, doors and furniture for a fully cohesive look that flows throughout the room.

Colour Drenching: A Bold and Beautiful Design Trend

Little Greene Image: Walls, Cupboards & Panelling – Etruria (326) Paint, Ceiling – Hicks’ Blue (208) Paint.

Why Choose Colour Drenching?

The colour drenching experience takes decorating to the next level. Stepping away from traditional techniques such as keeping ceilings and woodwork white, this method inspires the use of colour on every available surface to uplift your interior scheme. Colour drenching:

  • Creates a Strong Focal Point: A single, bold colour immediately draws the eye, making it a powerful tool for creating a focal point in any room. Experimenting with different shades and tints of your chosen colour can produce a more nuanced and interesting look that is both cosy and cocooning.
  • Evokes Emotion: Colours can evoke specific emotions. By carefully selecting a colour, you can create a mood or atmosphere that aligns with your desired aesthetic.
  • Adds a Sense of Unity: Using the same colour or closely related shades throughout a space can create a sense of cohesion and harmony, making it feel more unified and intentional.
  • Can Be Both Bold and Sophisticated: While colour drenching can be a bold choice, it can also be done in a sophisticated and elegant way. The key is to choose a colour that complements the overall style and function of the space.

How to Create a Colour Drenched Scheme

Colour drenching can be as simple or as confident as you choose. Whether you go for a single colour or introduce 2 – 3 tonal variations / strengths of the colour for different elements of the room, you can create a paired back scheme with colour on just your walls and woodwork or go all out by extending colour to the ceiling and cabinetry. For a bold, enveloping feel, consider deep and indulgent paint tones such as Little Greene’s Basalt (221), Chimney Brick (247) or Chocolate Colour (124). Rich greens and blues also work well, delivering a moody aesthetic enriched with natural charm. The Little Greene Mid Azure Green (96) and Puck (298) are some fantastic, deeper greens whilst Garden (86) and Hidey Hole (307) offer a fresh and light alternative. For a deep and dramatic blue, consider Hicks’ Blue (208) or opt for a softer, more muted tone such as Etruria (326).

If you’d like to create a bright and uplifting scheme, you may prefer vibrant colours like yellow for a playful atmosphere. The Little Greene Giallo (337) paint is a superb, energetic yellow with a joyful radiance, or go for Bombolone (339), a mellow, honeyed shade with a golden glow to deliver a more calming feel. Even classic neutrals can be used for colour drenching for a sophisticated and dramatic look.

Incorporating a variety of textures and materials can also work well with these paint tones to prevent the space from feeling too monochromatic. For example, a velvet sofa could add a touch of luxury and depth to a room drenched in emerald green. You may even wish to incorporate a tonal wallpaper design for added texture, depth and character. The Little Greene National Trust Papers III and National Trust Papers IV collections offer some superb wallcoverings that lend themselves effortlessly to colour drenching, paired with a coordinating paint colour from the Little Greene palette. Shop the full Little Greene wallpaper range here.

Colour Drenching: A Bold and Beautiful Design Trend
The Little Greene Paint Company Mid Azure Green (96)
The Little Greene Paint Company Hicks' Blue (208)
Colour Drenching: A Bold and Beautiful Design Trend

Little Greene Image: Walls & Woodwork – Chocolate Colour (124) Paint.

Little Greene Image: Walls, Panelling & Woodwork – Mid Azure Green (96) Paint. 

Little Greene Image: Walls & Cabinets – Hicks’ Blue (208) Paint, Stool – Green Verditer (92) Paint.

Little Greene Image: Ceiling, Walls & Cupboards – Giallo (337) Paint, Left Wall – Bone China Blue – Faint (325) Paint. 

Little Greene Intelligent Grip Technology

The Little Greene Intelligent Grip Paint Technology also allows you to colour drench with ease. Available in their four most popular finishes: Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Intelligent Eggshell, Intelligent Satin and Intelligent Gloss, these paints are robust, self-priming and designed to adhere to almost any household surface for a beautiful, uniform look. With a vast selection of colours and varying sheen levels available, this new technology invites creativity and fun, allowing you to utilise various finishes for different elements of your colour drenched scheme. Learn more here.

Double Drenching

If you love the colour drenched look, feel inspired with ‘Double Drenching’, a new technique that Little Greene has introduced to transform your home with all over colour. This bold approach uses two or more related colours to paint all available surfaces and includes a surprise highlight colour to further accentuate your scheme and achieve a real ‘wow factor’.

This new approach embraces colour confidence and encourages experimentation with unexpected colour combinations that may not be considered traditional or be typically seen together in a single scheme. According to Little Greene, rather than focusing on tonal variations of any one colour, ‘Double Drenching’ promotes the pairing of equally bold tones that sit near or next to each other on the colour chart. They’ll likely have different undertones but the colours should be related or complementary to maintain a harmonious feel whilst creating a strong visual statement.

Overview

Colour drenching is a versatile design technique that can instantly transform the look and feel of your space. Immersive and visually striking, this exciting approach to decorating can achieve truly stunning and unforgettable results throughout any room in the home, whether it be a living room, kitchen, bedroom or bathroom.

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For further help, inspiration and colour scheme advice, book a complimentary Paint & Colour Consultation with one of our Home Interior Specialists. Our team can co-ordinate paints, wallpapers and fabrics to bring your vision to life and help you to create a home you love.

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