The Rise of Colour Drenching | Bold Move or Design Overload?

By STYLEDas

If you’ve scrolled interiors TikTok or peeked inside a glossy magazine lately, you’ve probably seen it: Colour Drenching — where walls, ceilings, skirting boards, and sometimes even furniture are bathed in the same hue. Think deep olive bedrooms where even the wardrobe melts into the walls, or calming plaster-pink lounges that feel like you’ve stepped inside a minimalist gelato.

But as with all bold trends, it begs the question… is colour drenching a timeless style statement or a decorating decision you’ll regret quicker than a fringe cut after heartbreak?

The Case For Colour Drenching

 

Interior designers love to wax lyrical about its benefits, and honestly, they have got a point!

 

✔ Creates Cohesion: Painting everything in one tone blurs boundaries, making small spaces feel larger and oddly calming. There’s a softness to it — no harsh visual breaks, just flow.

✔ Maxes Out Drama: Done right, it’s high-impact. Deep navy, forest green, even aubergine — colour drenching takes those moody tones and elevates them from ‘safe feature wall’ to full-blown boutique hotel energy.

✔ Hides Awkward Features: Got bulky radiators, oddly placed shelves or patchy plaster? Drench them in the same colour and suddenly, they vanish into the background. A practical win.

But... Here's the Debate

We love a confident interiors moment at STYLEDas, but let’s be honest colour drenching isn’t for the faint-hearted or the fickle.

⚠ Commitment Issues? This trend demands full commitment. It’s not as simple as swapping a cushion or repainting a skirting board. Once you drench, you drench. Changing your mind means a whole lot of work (and paint).

⚠ Too Much for Some Spaces: While it can elevate period properties with character, drenching every inch of a boxy new build can feel, well… a little claustrophobic. Not every home suits it — and that’s OK.

⚠ The Re-Sale Factor: If you’re styling for you, lean in. But if you’re thinking of selling soon, consider whether your potential buyers will share your love of enveloping burnt orange walls and matching ceilings.

STYLEDas Verdict?

We see both sides. Colour drenching is bold, design-forward, and, when done right, ridiculously chic. But it’s not one-size-fits-all. It needs considered colour choice, quality finishes, and crucially — confidence.

For the commitment-shy? Dip your toe with a drenched alcove, hallway, or snug space. No need to dive into a fully enveloped living room straight away.

 

What Do You Think?

Would you drench your home in one tone? Love the moodiness or does it feel like being trapped inside a paint chart?

Tell us your take in the comments, the STYLEDas community always delivers the best debate.