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Colour Drenching UK 2026: Why British Homes Are Painting Walls, Ceilings And Skirting The Same Shade

Editor’s note: this piece has been folded into our fuller guide, Colour Drenching in 2026: The Paint Trend That Killed the Feature Wall – And What It Actually Costs, which now carries everything from this article – the shades British rooms take to, what a full drench costs, the DIY case, the six ways a drench goes wrong (including surface prep and open-plan layouts), the skirting board question and the renter-friendly version. Please read and bookmark that version; it’s the one we keep updated.

Dan Whitfield

Dan Whitfield writes about homes, interiors and the practical side of making a UK house livable. A former architect's assistant turned writer, he covers design trends, small-space living, and the slightly absurd range of products marketed to homeowners. Dan has a particular soft spot for mid-century design and a well-placed house plant, and his writing balances aspirational interiors with realistic rental-friendly alternatives. He's based in Sheffield in a one-bed flat with too many lamps.

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