Colour drenching is one of the easiest, yet dramatic ways to paint a bedroom. The popularity for this paint trend has no signs of slowing down in 2025, although the new term ‘double drenching‘ is one to watch out for too…
I’m personally a huge fan of colour drenching, and have multiple rooms in my home drenched in a range of colours. There’s only one decision on colour to go for, and it can make smaller and larger spaces feel more intimate.
Tempted to try this hot colour trend but not sure what shade to go for? From laidback blues to spicy reds, here are some of the best colour drenching ideas for the bedroom.
23 Bold Colour Drench Bedroom Ideas To Transform Your Space
1.The Unexpected Red Theory In Practice
Coined as ‘the unexpected red theory’ on TikTok, this trend suggests that having something red in a room is one of the best ways to execute a stylish interior, so why not go all in on the walls and ceiling with red?
If you’re new to colour drenching, this involves saturating the walls, ceiling, doors and woodwork in the same colour. Some people refer to all the walls being drenched in a bold colour, colour drenching, but this is not the same thing.
The bedroom below is expertly drenched in Sherwin Williams Roycroft Rose, a gorgeous burnt red orange shade which totally transforms this room. Opting for cooler shades on accessories and bedding is a great way to balance the spicy intensity of a red.
2. A Moody Bedroom Scheme
For a masculine feel, opt for a dark green, it carries a moody, sultry feel and looks fab in this bedroom which is combined with a home office. I love how the colour has been carried through to the desk for a true colour drenched look.
Let’s talk about paint. Typically, elements like woodwork need a different type of paint, but this does bring different sheens with it. However, using the same colour in different sheens, such as typical emulsion on the walls and eggshell on the trim, the slight difference creates contrast and adds dimension to the room.
If you want to create a colour drenched look that is flawless in colour and sheen throughout, I really rate Farrow and Ball Dead Flat. We used Sulking Room Pink by Farrow and Ball in our powder room and the matte effect throughout is due gorgeous.
3. The Room Pleaser
If you’re not sure what colour to drench your bedroom with, green is always a good idea.
It’s a room pleaser, working virtually well in any space, no matter the orientation. Lean into a soft sage green, or use a dark forest green for a moodier feel in your bedroom.
4. Earthy Colour Scheme
Earthy colour palettes are one of the most popular types of colour schemes for a bedroom, they feel good to be in.
This forest green shade is Crownsville Gray by Benjamin Moore, colour matched at home depot. It brings such a natural, rustic feel with it. Brass or gold accents look beautiful with a green like this, really bringing some warmth against those darker hues.
5. Blue Can Be Cozy
Forget everything you’ve ever been told about blue, blue can be cozy, and it’s one of the hottest colours on the rise in 2025.
Blue feels undoubtedly good for the soul, and I liken it to using a green. It’s a natural colour and one that reminds us of summer escapes and being close to the sea.
You also don’t have to worry about cutting in, just another reason it’s one of my favorite ways to paint a room!
6. Luxurious Feel
Why not opt for a darker navy blue, this regal colour instantly changes how the room feels, delivering a luxurious, sultry aesthetic.
Pairing with the cream furniture, softer tones and textures balances the intensity of the blue, creating a serene, cozy bedroom setup.
7. Mad About Blush
Red might feel a little bit too daunting to start with, but warm things up with a blush for a cozy, stunning effect in a bedroom.
If you’re worried about a one colour room looking like it lacks depth, simply add some panelling. It will bring instant character and elevate the finished result.
8. A Cozy, Neutral Scheme
A neutral colour scheme is good for the soul and looks good in any bedroom, no matter the orientation. This bedroom has been drenched in Light Blue by Farrow and Ball, a beautiful silvery blue which looks different in different light.
If you opt for a light neutral like this, do introduce colour on your bedding with layered textiles like the below image.
9. Bright & Breezy Blue
Another example of how soothing and gorgeous an all in blue bedroom can feel.
This hue is perfect for more traditional homes, especially bedrooms with tall ceilings as it will make the space feel instantly coszier. Recreate the below bedroom with a blue such as Lulworth Blue, Farrow and Ball.
10. The Perfect Neutral
If you have a very sunny south facing bedroom, French Gray by Farrow and Ball is a gorgeous choice as it will balance the intensity of the sun.
Layer with natural materials such as wood and rattan for an ultra stylish, yet laidback bedroom.
11. Coastal Inspired
It’s hard not to feel uplifted in the company of this bedroom. Painted in Teal 01 Lick, this coastal inspired shade is a crowd pleaser.
And, this bedroom is satisfying the ‘unexpected red theory’ too, I always find red is a perfect companion for blue, it creates such a gorgeous colour contrast.
12. Sultry Pink
Sulking Room Pink by Farrow and Ball is one of my all time favorite pinks.
It delivers a rich, sultry look that is ideal for south facing rooms. The bedroom below has skipped painting the trim, but remember a true colour drench look involves saturating everything!
Opting for their Dead Flat range of paint is the easiest way to do this as you only need to buy the one type of paint.
13. Traditional Spaces
Colour drenching does work in traditional and period bedrooms, but you do need to be a bit more sympathetic on the types of colours you use.
Sultry, moody, traditional shades generally work best for instant effect. This deep, blush pink is a beautiful addition to this room, with complementary bedding to match.
14. A Moment For Red
See how this red shade makes what is a cavernous bedroom look even cozier?
Painting a shade on the ceiling the same as the walls, makes the areas appear closer together than they are.
15. The Perfect Solution For Sloped Ceilings
If you have an attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, this is the one space you should always colour drench.
Painting a sloped ceiling in a different shade draws attention to it. Colour drenching in the same shade makes the room flow better, as shown below.
16. Pretty In Pink
A lovely blush pink instantly uplifts a room, it will warm any cold north facing room up, and doesn’t have to feel overtly feminine.
Introduce black accents to the bedroom, not only will it pull the colour scheme together, but it adds definition and a sense of modernity to the colour scheme.
17. Easy On The Eye
Green is virtually the easiest colour on the eye, and Breakfast Room Green by Farrow and Ball feels like an absolute pleasure to be in.
The simple styling in the room with white bedding and a bubble ceiling light contrasts beautifully for a dramatic, simple feel.
18. Add Drama To Your Bedroom
Up the luxe factor by leaning into a darker colour such as Wine Dark by Farrow and Ball.
Take inspiration from the below and opt for tongue and groove panelling on your bed wall, it instantly adds character against the singular shade in the bedroom.
19. Blue Is Good For The Soul
Everyone is having a moment for blue right now, and Blue Nova by Benjamin Moore is another hue of blue that is the perfect cocooning colour for a bedroom.
Whether you lean into coastal influences and keep things neutral and light, or add a more modern approach, blue feels great for a bedroom, it’s soothing, cozy and great for a colour drenched space.
Looking for more recommendations on colours to use? Please leave me a comment below and I’ll come straight back!
20. Earthy Terracotta
For an inviting, mediterranean feel, this shade Pegwell Bay by COAT is the perfect choice!
An earthy, clay based terracotta shade, it’s uplifting and delivers high impact in a small room. Colour drenching is the perfect remedy in sloped bedrooms or attic spaces as it doesn’t draw attention to the angular ceiling.
21. Soothing Green
Literally meaning green earth, this Farrow & Ball shade, Vert De Terre is one of my favourite greens for a colour drenched bedroom.
It keeps us connected to nature, and you really can’t feel bad in the presence of a comfortable green like this one.
22. A Classic Charcoal
Whilst not the most conventional colour for a bedroom, prepare to take a bold move with a shade such as Farrow & Ball Hopper Head in your bedroom.
If you want to create a moody, sultry feel in a bedroom, this is the shade to do it with!
23. Sweet Pink Drench
This pink shade, Confetti by Little Greene might be one of the sweetest, yet usable pink shades. In a full colour drenched look it’s high impact, statement making but brings instant warmth to a cooler room.
Pair with deep shades of pink or red to layer, blue makes for an excellent accent colour for a beautiful contrast against the block colour of pink.
Need some more persuasion? I share some of the reasons you should give colour drenching a go for your next decorating project!
