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COLOR DRENCHED ROOMS, ARE THEY FOR YOU?
Lately, home decorators are painting walls, trim, and ceilings in one whole, bold hue. This technique, called color drenching, came along with the resurgence of cozy, English interiors, and ultra-dark colors. Some call it timeless, but others worry that in the world of quick-circuiting online trends, color drenching might be a regrettable decision.
So, how do you decide?
Is Color Drenching a Timeless Trend?
It's rare to flip through a vintage magazine or design book and see a room where every surface is painted the same color. This is evidence that color drenching is a more recent design choice and might not be timeless. (with the exception of white). But this need not be a bad thing.
People with traditional, millwork are opting to color drench because it feels like a new way to approach old details. "The millwork gives the all-one-color room depth, texture, and interest. But do we always need to be new?
When Color Drenching Works Well
If you're curious about color drenching, I recommend you trying it in a less public space in your home: perhaps a guest bedroom or one of your baths. A library or den would work well, too.
Cozy rooms for rest: Color drenching can have a calming effect, given its low-contrast. There is no business to deal with, hence all is calm. Use this to your advantage, and apply color drenching in rooms where a slow, even sleepy pace is a good thing, such as bedrooms or dens.
Nurseries, studies, or even bedrooms can be the perfect place for color drenching, Rooms where you want to curl up to read, nap, watch TV, or have easy conversations. Would be perfect. To enhance the feeling of lush calm, add long drapes that also match the color of the room for extra coziness and sound absorption.
Modern homes: You might what to apply color drenching onto traditional details, such as molding, beadboard, and trim. Color drenching can make a lot of sense, however, in contemporary styled homes, where large swaths of color enhance the geometric surroundings. Match boldly colored square tiles in a modern bathroom to the walls and ceiling to create a glowing grotto, or pair Memphis-style furniture with a color-drenched living room, patio or sunroom.
Low-budget spaces: Color drenching can quickly disguise a worn-out room for just the cost of paint. If you have a downtrodden porch or mudroom that's not high on the renovation list, painting it floor-to-ceiling in one color is a sure way to breathe in new life. (using a higher gloss paint will also enliven this area. It will give you a bold look and a fun space to accessorize without a large investment. And if you grow tired of it quickly- it is easier to renovate.
Alternatives to Color Drenching
If you're wary of the trend but still want a bold look, there are alternatives to color drenching. These ideas are as warm and welcoming as color drenching with more historic precedence.
Contrasting trim: One century’s old approach is to paint the walls and ceiling one color and the trim another. Trim that pops, whether it's only slightly darker than the walls, a contrasting color, or simple white, will invite rhythm and depth into your design. Painting the trim is an easy update you can make to a room that is already color-drenched. Try it! Since trends seem to change quickly it still is fun to add a little “drenched” color into your life!
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