Color drenching has never been simpler with this color expert's one-paint-finish approach for the whole room

Terracotta living room, neutral dining room, green hallway.

Unlike some paint trends that turn out to be short-lived, color drenching has become a staple paint technique in stylish homes, so much so we'd say it's less of a trend and more of an enduring decorating style.

While accent walls and a generally more reserved approach to decorating with paint were once the norm, recent years have seen a much more committal take to embracing color, and color drenching has proven that it's not only stylish but more calming with less harsh contrasts.