If you color drench any room make it this one – 5 color-centric entryways that make the most of this often overlooked space

When it comes to decorating with paint, entryways are often limited to a palette of light neutrals in an attempt to make these usually small and light-limited spaces feel brighter and larger. But going against the grain and embracing a bold palette with color drenching is one of the best design decisions you can make.

'Color-drenching an entryway sets the stylistic tone of the home,' explains interior designer Ryan Kopet of Miles and Kirk Design. 'This technique works very well in smaller spaces without much architectural significance.'

And so, if you're looking for some inspiration for your own entryway color ideas, read on. We've rounded up five of our favorite color-drenched entryways that make the most of this overlooked space – from mid-tone blue paints to uplifting yellow.

1. Wishing Well by Portola Paints

If your aim is to create a bold and playful-looking entryway, take inspiration from this space color-drenched in a bold green paint – Portola Paints' Wishing Well. Not only does this entryway make a statement, but green is known to be a calming color, making it a fitting choice for the entrance to the home.

'This particular paint color was chosen because the clients had velvet armchairs in that similar shade in an adjoining room, and we wanted to bring that boldness into this space to both tie the rooms together and make a statement when you first walk in,' explain interior designers Lisa Nakamura and Celestin McGlynn of California-based Spec + Sage.

2. Sudbury Yellow by Farrow & Ball

No color is as cheerful as yellow, so why not bring this uplifting shade to the entrance of your home? 'Sudbury Yellow is a buttery yellow which pairs well with cream colors for a charming but fresh look,' explains Patrick O'Donnell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball.

Here, this mid-tone yellow paint is used liberally throughout the hallway, including the walls, woodwork, and ceiling. The result is a cohesive space free from harsh contrasts which helps the narrow space appear more roomy.

3. Selvedge by Farrow & Ball

Farrow & Ball's Selvedge is another paint color that works wonderfully color-drenched in entryways. 'Selvedge is a laid-back blue, less gray than our popular De Nimes,' explains Patrick O'Donnell.

While entryways can often be some of the most overlooked rooms in the home, this blue entryway proves that there's just as much reason to embrace a bold take on color. While neutral paints which are often used in these light-lacking spaces can fail to add interest, this blue, cohesive color scheme is bound to spark joy and intrigue the minute guests enter the home.

4. Oasis Blue by Benjamin Moore

'Benjamin Moore’s Oasis Blue was used in this grand entrance,' shares Denver-based interior designer Nadia Watts. 'Using a similar colored wall covering on the ceiling, it brings the entire space together making it feel grounded and enveloped as you walk in the home.'

Showcasing a less traditional and more experimental approach to color-drenching – incorporating wallpaper into your scheme in a similar hue to your paintwork adds more interest, a great way to make a statement with maximalist decor ideas.

5. Cambrian Blue by Annie Sloan

'This hallway in a 1930s house has been painted in my Satin Paint in Cambrian Blue,' says paint and color expert Annie Sloan. 'The color was used on the walls, door, banisters, and woodwork to give a beautiful cohesive look to the space.'

'Cambrian Blue is a mid-tone blue like dark denim and I chose it because, like dark denim, this perennially cool and hard-working shade will go with everything. Here, it allows the wonderful black and white tiles to sing whilst showcasing the beautiful staircase,' explains Annie.

There's a good reason why the color-drenching trend has seen plenty of appeal in entryways. While this bold paint trend, especially when carried out with dark and colorful paint colors, can create a statement look that may be too much in main living spaces such as kitchens or living rooms, the small proportions of entryways can take this playful trend. As well as giving the entrance to your home design interest, color drenching can also make the space feel a lot more cohesive with fewer visual breaks.

While color-drenching your entryway is one of the most stylish ways to decorate with paint, there are a whole host of other entryway trends to explore, helping add design appeal to this hardworking space.