"Many interior designers are indeed looking towards neutral colors and "warm" minimalism in 2026, as reported in Apartment Therapy's annual design industry survey, the State of Home Design. But there are a few maximalist design trends that refuse to fade into the background this year - namely, room drenching, and, more specifically, stripe drenching. This pattern drench has design pros leaning into colorful, dizzying stripes from wall to wall."
"Our editors forecasted the rise of stripe drenching back in 2025, as part of our first-ever New/Next List, with designers sharing how this striking and energetic wall-to-wall look has become more popular than wood drenching. After all, color drenched rooms dominated social media feeds for over a year, with gorgeous interiors bathed in swaths of bold colors across the spectrum (from bright jewel tones to cool, earthy hues)."
Stripe drenching is a maximalist interior trend that covers entire rooms with layered stripes of complementary or contrasting colors in varying lengths and widths. Designers apply stripes not only to walls but also to trim, ceilings, upholstery, textiles, framed art, pillows, and curtains to create cohesive, high-energy spaces. The style evolved from broader color drenched rooms and offers an alternative to wood drenching, using bold jewel tones or cool, earthy hues across the spectrum. Practitioners describe the aesthetic as playful and theatrical, sometimes called "circus chic," and recommend embracing risk to achieve immersive, visually dynamic interiors.
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