How To Color Drench An Entryway That Shares Open-Concept Ceiling Space

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Color drenching is a popular design trend that involves drenching an entire area –- walls, trim, and ceiling -– in one color of paint to create a cohesive, monochromatic look. This technique is great if you need a solution for making a small entryway feel bigger, and it can help define your entryway in an open-concept home. Sometimes though, open layouts can pose a problem for the color drenching trend as there is no clear place to stop painting on the ceiling. Luckily, you can work around this problem by using painters tape and caulking to create crisp, clean lines that clearly differentiate one space from the next.

When thinking about the biggest entryway design trends for 2025, color drenching comes to mind as one of the easiest ways to add depth and visual interest to an often overlooked area. This is also a great opportunity to showcase your personality by choosing a color that really represents you. If you can't decide on a paint color for your home, some of the most popular shades for color drenching include deep emerald greens and rich blue tones. The color selection is ultimately up to you. That said, make sure you don't choose a color that will blend in with the rest of the ceiling. For example, white and a light beige may be too similar to create that truly color-drenched effect.

To get started, first move any furniture and lay down a drop cloth to keep your floors protected. Use a damage-free tape like ScotchBlue Original Multi-purpose Painter's Tape to carve the outline of your entryway ceiling, separating it from the rest of the open concept space. One brilliant idea is to use a laser level as a guide to ensure your taped lines are straight. If you're taping around trim, remember to leave a dime sized gap between the tape and your ceiling. Once you're happy with the tape placement, use a caulking gun to spread a thin line of caulk on the side of the tape where your paint will touch. Before it dries, take a damp cloth and gently rub away any excess caulk; this will effectively seal your painters tape ensuring no pigment bleeds through the edge. 

Now you're ready to drench the entryway in your favorite color. Paint the ceiling within the section you've taped off, being careful not to get paint outside of this area. If you want to take this color drenching concept to the next level, there are a few things you can try. You can choose to paint the inside of your front door to match your walls, ceiling, and trim. Additionally, take your entryway paint color paint furniture and decor in a matching shade to fully commit to the trend.