Have you ever fallen in love with a color and wanted to incorporate it all over your home? Color drenching might be for you! This design practice involves covering most surfaces in a room in the same color. We’re diving into this interior design trend and taking you along for the ride.
Is Color Drenching as Dramatic as it Sounds?
Color drenching can be a dramatic paint technique depending on the color and shade you choose; it can also be calming when using a cool or neutral tone. Using the same paint color on the ceiling, walls, doors, and trim ties the space together and creates a natural flow in and out of the room. We recommend asking yourself how you want the room to feel and then deciding on a color.
Creating a Color Drenched Bedroom
We typically recommend choosing neutrals in bedrooms to help promote better sleep. Shades of blue are always an excellent choice for relaxing spaces; we suggest a mid-tone to help promote a sense of calm in your bedroom. Two of our favorites for color drenching bedrooms are Benjamin Moore Mozart Blue 1664, a classic, refreshing hue with endless versatility, and Benjamin Moore Blue Dragon 810, a balanced shade with a hint of violet. A dramatic dark hue can have the same relaxing effect. Consider Ashwood Moss 1484, a grayish-green mossy hue as the name suggests, or Mulberry Wine 1251, a deep mauve reminiscent of juicy mulberries.
Embracing 2025 Paint Color Trends
Warmth, coziness, and welcoming describe the paint trends in 2025. Creamy neutrals, muted plums, and elegant jewel tones will dominate on-trend NYC homes. Benjamin Moore Purple Lotus 2072-30, a smoke shade with Old World elegance, is an outstanding option for color drenching formal dining rooms. Benjamin Moore Cinnamon Slate 2113-40, the Color of the Year 2025, combines heathered plum and velvety brown to give the color intriguing nuances that look spectacular in living rooms and entryways. The orange and rosy brown mix in Benjamin Moore Groundhog Day 1166 gives spaces a laid-back vibe, perfect for family rooms.
Elevate the Color Drenched Aesthetic
Like all facets of interior design, color drenching requires more than one element. In a color drenched space, you can add visual interest by using various paint sheens, such as flat on the ceiling, eggshell on the walls, and high-gloss on the trim. The texture is a vital addition to any upscale interior, and you can incorporate it into color drenched rooms with natural materials, like wood or stone, area rugs, and window treatments. You can add depth without abandoning your theme by choosing fabric shades or drapery in a pattern that uses the same color as your walls.
Shop Benjamin Moore Paint in NYC
Update the decor in your NYC home with color drenching. Janovic is the city’s premier Benjamin Moore paint and Hunter Douglas window treatments dealer. Whether you want to use the technique in a single space or dive into the deep end and color drench every room, our designers can help you choose the ideal shades.
Visit one of our many paint stores across New York City, including Chelsea, Gramercy Park, Hell’s Kitchen, Long Island City, Soho, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Uptown West, Yorkville, and The Bronx, or book a consultation online today.
