Color Drenching: Creating Drama One Color at a Time
The Neptune Company, Diana Baker
Feature Walls? Not anymore! Here is what is hot in creating drama in your home - Color Drenching is here to soak your space in style. This bold trend takes one color and runs with it, using walls, trim, ceiling and sometimes even furniture, all in a single, saturated hue. The result? A room that feels curated, luxurious, and surprisingly calming—like a hug from your favorite interior designer.
So why the obsession? Color drenching isn’t just for design daredevils, HGTV reality shows, or people who own velvet sofas (although it helps). It's wildly popular because it feels intentional. When you use one color throughout a space, it makes even small rooms look high-end and thoughtfully designed. It’s also very dramatic. Deep tones like navy, emerald, and deep oranges add some serious mood! Yes, even more than that teenage daughter of yours. And as an added bonus, it’s easier than agonizing over five different trim colors that “almost match," plus you’ll save on those priceless design hours!
Ready to get some serious 'tude in your home? Just wait… before you get all David Bromstad on us and grab a gallon of crimson for your coastal kitchen (please reconsider), let’s talk application! Here’s how your beach home can embrace color drenching without losing its coastal vibe:
Powder Bathroom in Jewel Tones - These little rooms are perfect for bold experiments. Try deep sapphire, ruby, or emerald for a wow factor.
Moody Home Offices - A drenched office in charcoal or forest green creates a grounded, high-focus atmosphere—plus, it’s a power move on Zoom.
Tonal Coastal Blues and Greens - Layer oceanic tones like seafoam, teal and misty blue for a beachy twist on the trend. It’s like living inside a perfectly curated tide pool.
Game Rooms or Home Bars - Color-drenching an entertainment space can bring the whole design over the edge and become an unforgettable space! One of my favorites is Sherwin Williams Iron Ore for a dark moody gray.
Ready for some design tips? Try using different finishes. Use a matte finish on walls and a satin or gloss finish on trim to keep things visually interesting. Don’t skip the ceiling! It’s called a “fifth wall” for a reason. Drench it! Lastly, add texture. Even one color can feel dynamic with the right fabrics, tiles, or paneling.
Color drenching isn’t just a trend; it’s a bold style statement. Whether you go full jewel box or subtle coastal monochrome, one thing’s for sure: your rooms are about to get a whole lot more interesting. Just remember - paint is temporary, but drama is forever!
