A Historic Home Gets A Modern Update With The Color Drenching Trend: 'Gorgeous'

Color drenching isn't new in the world of interior design, but as a style seen in homes since the early 2000s, some people think it's run its course. I sure hope not since my own living room is color-drenched. The trend, if you didn't know yet, bathes an entire room in one color or color scheme. It can be a monochromatic look, using similar hues, but it always sticks to one color palette. As you can imagine, the results can range from tasteful and elegant to downright hideous and overwhelming, even in the best areas of your home to color drench. 

TikTok user and interior designer @houseofbrinson shared a sneak peek of a bedroom in a historic house she is renovating, which is drenched in terracotta hues. For a modern twist, House of Brinson went with a muted green color scheme for the nook adjacent to the bedroom, really making each color palette pop and giving it a timeless feel. As one commenter noted, "The nook looks like a jewel sitting in the jewelry box."

The main bedroom's pinkish-brown color is not the first I would have chosen for a historic home, not unless its history was of a Spanish villa. Probably not even then. As surprising as the color choice was, I have to admit the room looks great. And I'm not alone. One user commented, "I NEVER would've chosen that color to color drench, but it's gorgeous." Many others agreed with notes like, "This is phenomenally executed. Cozy yet elegant and fresh."

In the conversation surrounding color drenching, it's encouraging to see that no one has said this trend is outdated yet. It's actually been around for centuries and doesn't necessarily have to go out of style. After all, everything old is eventually new again. Modern updates like the adjoining green room keep it fresh, and this trend may even increase the value of your home when you go to sell it.

If you're planning to do some color drenching in your home, check out what experts told us you need to know first. In my home, I went with a black living room and offset the darkness with some dark gray recliners. What worked best for my space was keeping the ceiling dark — which made a small room actually look bigger. 

Of course, in any social media post, there has to be at least one hater. One commenter said they find color drenching too overwhelming for the space. Another voiced their dislike of the design, "It's a beautiful room and beautiful decor but personally, I don't think it looks very good and we definitely don't think the [colors connect] personally." To which House of Brinson snapped back, "I guess it's good you don't live here!" And she has a point. As long as you love the result, who cares about others' opinions.