Should you consider interior design color drenching for your project? Maybe.
The central idea here is to use one color – one hue – and to drench your space in tonal variations of it. Oftentimes walls, drapes, windows, trim and furniture all live in this color family.
AUDACIOUS? Certainly. But consider. You do much of the color-drenching work with paint selections. This means less of a long-term commitment than you might think.
Below is a living room done in tones of a warm red. And here you see how sophisticated your story becomes when all of the elements are united by the color choice. And we understand that a living room is a big ask for an interior design choice this unexpected. But, keep reading… we’ve got more to show you.
Any color can work for color drenching. Bold, highly saturated colors and jewel tones are great choices. Deep shades of green or even blood red work really well. Below is a bedroom in shades of blue from navy to light. You should choose at least three variations of your color. (Notice even the wood chair brings a shade of blue into the room).
Two ideas dominate the interior design of the room below: (1) Color drenching with wonderful shades of green in wall paint, upholstery and accessories. (2) Bringing nature into the room with natural finishes on furniture, bamboo ceiling and pottery. We love the impact.
Small rooms can be a great choice for color-drenching. The focus on a single color makes the room seem larger. And it is less of a commitment than a large room. This blue bath is a great example:
The bedroom is another natural target for color-drenching. Frequently we try to evoke a tranquil feeling in our bedrooms. This makes color drenching a great tool. And you will be surprised how some fairly intense colors can add this sense of serenity — when done in this mono-tone style.
Though jewel tones and other deep colors may be the first thing that comes to mind with color drenching. But, the effect is the same with neutrals. You still achieve a wonderful coherence in your room when you unite all of the elements with various tones of a single color.
