What to drench?
Before you jump on the bandwagon, experts suggest incorporating the trend strategically. Shivaprasad advises not to try colour drenching an open layout home, as it can be challenging to define boundaries. She says, “However, at entrances, in narrow corridors, or stairwells, a single, bold and continuous colour makes the space feel very intentional. In bathrooms, a single colour makes it more luxurious and gives a spa-like feeling.” According to Mehra, “Spaces where people aren’t spending too much time are places you can get experimental, like powder or media rooms.”
Playing with texture
Adding different textures into a space is another way to style up the trend. “You could incorporate different wall textures, wood can be dyed into the right colour using veneer, different fabrics like velvet, suede and cotton can be used,” explains Mehra.
What about adding elements, say metal or wood? Mehra welcomes them. She says, “A lot of people are doing stainless steel interiors and working with metals like brass in commercial spaces. People are also using brick while maintaining the terracotta tone when playing with different materials.”
The Antiquarian Bookworm, a bookshop of rare books in Bengaluru is a case in point. “We went all out with wooden finishes on the floor, ceiling, bookshelves, doors, and walls. We used it to fade the entire surroundings into the background, and bring the books into focus. When someone walks in, they feel surrounded by a sense of being in the past because of a lot of wood being used in colonial designs for luxurious spaces and libraries,” says Sarangi.