The Magic of Colour Drenching

Hey There,

What a week this has been! We’ve hit a milestone together—over 2000 of you have joined this little corner of the internet where we celebrate colour, confidence, and creating homes that feel like you. I’m honestly so humbled by your trust and enthusiasm. It’s proof that colour is more than just paint on walls—it’s a way to express who we are, how we feel, and how we want to live.

And there was just that small matter of my book launch. Still pinching myself about that! 

To celebrate this huge week, I wanted to dive into something that’s been making waves in the interiors world lately: Colour Drenching. If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram or flipping through interiors magazines, you’ve probably noticed it too—rooms drenched in a single, glorious hue that seem to wrap you in their magic. But what exactly is colour drenching? Why does it feel so transformative? And how can you try it at home without feeling overwhelmed?

Let’s explore it together.

My husband Sam was looking at the stats the other day, and you can see this explosion of interest in Colour Drenching growing from 2023 with no signs of slowing down. 

It’s not just us talking about it—colour drenching has been crowned the interiors trend of Spring 2025 by Vogue! You can read their article here, with some excellent comments from award-winning interior designers. And if it's good enough for Vogue!

I also love the references Homes & Gardens have highlighted in their article. Seriously, if you are in doubt about this trend, check their examples. Stunning.

Interior Designers are raving about its ability to make small spaces feel expansive (a lifesaver for city living) and even giving rise to niche trends like “tile drenching” in bathrooms (see this article in Country Living). It’s everywhere—and for good reason!

What Is Colour Drenching?

At its core, colour drenching is all about committing to one colour and letting it take over a space. Walls, ceilings, trim, mouldings—even furniture and fixtures—all bathed in the same shade. It’s bold, immersive, and completely transformative.

Unlike the accent wall trend (remember those?), which uses colour as a focal point, colour drenching creates an all-encompassing experience. It eliminates contrasts and edges, making the space feel unified and harmonious. Think of it as stepping into a room where every surface whispers the same story—it’s powerful yet soothing all at once.