If you’ve spent any time scrolling through home decor Instagram or flipping through interiors magazines lately, you’ve probably come across the term ‘colour drenching’. It’s bold, it’s brave, it’s a showpiece… and it’s having a serious moment in UK homes right now.

But what actually is colour drenching? And more importantly, how do your curtains fit into the picture? 

What Is Colour Drenching?

Colour drenching is all about committing to one colour and going all in. Walls, ceilings, woodwork, radiators, and yes, even window dressings, all bathed in the same or tonal shades. The idea is to create a cohesive, cocooning feel that envelops the room and makes it feel intentional, calming, and seriously stylish.

This approach works beautifully in small rooms (like downstairs loos or snug lounges), where using one consistent tone can actually make the space feel bigger and more considered. But it also packs a punch in larger rooms, especially when paired with great lighting and layered textures.

Why Curtains Matter in a Colour-Drenched Room

Curtains are a huge chunk of visual real estate in any room. So if you’re going for a colour-drenched look, they can’t be an afterthought.

Ready-made curtains in a vaguely matching colour? Too risky. Plain white curtains in an all-navy room? Total aesthetic-killer. Made-to-measure curtains in the right tone, fabric and length? Now you’re speaking our language.

If your room is painted in a rich forest green, imagine curtains in a tonal olive, or even the exact same shade in a textured fabric. That’s how you get depth, flow, and a look that screams ‘interior designer was here’.

How to Pull It Off With Your Curtains

• Match or complement: You don’t need to use the exact wall colour, but something within the same tonal family will give you that seamless look.
• Use texture to break it up: Colour drenching doesn’t mean everything has to be flat; go for a velvet curtain in a matte-painted room, or a textured linen against an eggshell wall.
• Go made-to-measure: It’s the only way to get that just-right drop, width and fullness, with no awkward gaps or too-short curtains ruining the effect.

Rooms That Love a Drench

• Dining rooms: deep shades create an instant atmosphere
• Bedrooms: calming neutrals or moody hues feel restful and cocooning
• Snugs or lounges: create a little escape from the outside world

Made-to-Measure Curtains from The Sewing House

Ready to take the plunge and go full-on colour drench? Buy your made-to-measure curtains from The Sewing House for the perfect tone, texture, and fit in your colour-drenched room, because when everything’s the same colour, quality really shows. Shop now from our huge range available online.