Reinvigorate your bedroom with double drenching

The art of transforming any room in your home through clever paint techniques has evolved in recent years. Single colour schemes have always been popular, but a new approach called double drenching is creating a fresh and exciting perspective on painting your home.

What is Double Drenching?

Double drenching is a paint technique that uses two or more related colours across the surfaces in one room. Many people may have heard of colour drenching, which uses one colour but double drenching will use a combination of the same hue on the walls, skirting boards, wardrobes, cupboards and soft furnishings. The key to successful double drenching is selecting colours that complement each other while still maintaining their individual character. So, instead of working with different strengths of the same shade, this approach focuses on combining different but harmonious hues. 

For example, you could pair a deep forest green with a softer sage green to create a combination of colours that adds warmth and dimension to the bedroom. Double drenching can also work well with made to measure replacement wardrobe doors such as the Bella Chelsea in Matt Kombu Green. This deep green shade could complement other green hues on the colour spectrum to create a unique look for your bedroom.

Creating Impact in Your Bedroom 

When using double drenching in your bedroom, think about how the different surfaces can work together. The ceiling is a great place to introduce a secondary colour because it can create a canopy effect that draws the eye upward. Woodwork, including the window frames, made to measure wardrobe doors and skirting boards can be painted or added in contrasting tones to add interest and texture to the room.

Using Scale in Colour Drenching 

The proportion of each colour in your scheme can impact the final look of your bedroom. Try to use your dominant colour on approximately 60% of the surfaces and your secondary colour on 40%. Made to measure wardrobe doors, such as the Zurfiz door with colour-matched edge come in a range of different colour finishes and can be incorporated into your colour scheme, depending on whether you want them to stand out or blend in. 

Pro Tip: Use your dominant colour on the largest surfaces and your secondary colour on architectural details for the most balanced effect.

Professional Application

Successful double drenching needs careful preparation and application. Start by painting the ceiling first to prevent any drips falling on finished walls. Next, paint the walls and finish with the woodwork. Painting in this order will make sure that you get the cleanest and most professional finish and also helps to maintain crisp lines between your chosen colours. 

Pro Tip: Fill any cracks or holes in your walls and woodwork before starting, and always use high-quality primers that are suitable for your chosen paint finish.

Testing and Colour Selection 

Before you commit to your colour scheme, test swatches of your chosen colours side by side on large pieces of paper. Move these around the room throughout the day to see how they change in different light levels and how they work with existing furnishings, including made to measure replacement wardrobe doors. Pay special attention to the undertones in the colours, even if two colours appear complementary, they may have clashing undertones that might not work well together. 

Pro Tip: Hold your colour samples against a pure white background to see their underlying tones.

Light and Space Considerations 

When it comes to applying the principles of double drenching in your bedroom, start by thinking about the natural light and dimensions of the room. Darker colours can work in well-lit spaces, but rooms with limited natural light might benefit from lighter, but still coordinating, tones. This colour principle also extends to made to measure replacement wardrobe doors, which can be chosen to either reflect light or create depth.

Pro Tip: Test your colours at different times of day and under various lighting conditions before making your final decision.

Happy Doors are here to help

With careful planning and attention to detail, double drenching and made to measure wardrobe doors can transform an ordinary bedroom into a beautiful space that feels both sophisticated and unique.

If you’d like to learn more about our replacement wardrobe doors or would like to discuss your wardrobe transformation, contact us today on 01256 845 816 or email us at hello@happy-doors.co.uk.