Taupe: A Sophisticated Backdrop for Today
See Why Versatile, Stylish 'Greige' Continues to Warm Our Walls
Taupe, also know as "greige," is a stylish neutral color for today's interiors. Safe beige instantly becomes sophisticated taupe when mixed with gray. Although there are many variations of taupe, it is generally described as a warm gray. Whether your style is contemporary, mid-century modern or traditional, this versatile color makes a great backdrop for your home furnishings. Let's take a look.
Here, it is soothing and elegant as part of a subdued palette of light taupe, blue-gray and cream.
Medium taupe is a great background color for this mid-century modern style home. The window casing (trim) and the baseboards have been painted the same color as the walls. Orange makes a striking accent color.
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Here is the entry area in the same home. The white ceiling and light travertine floor tile brighten up the space. And don’t the warm wood tones look great against this color?
This paint: Designer Shelly Amoroso used Benjamin Moore Alexandria Beige #HC-77.
This paint: Designer Shelly Amoroso used Benjamin Moore Alexandria Beige #HC-77.
A deeper tone looks dramatic when paired with crisp white in this traditional style home. This is a very popular image on Houzz.
This paint: Here Amoroso used Benjamin Moore, Mesa Verde Tan #AC-33, flat latex paint.
This paint: Here Amoroso used Benjamin Moore, Mesa Verde Tan #AC-33, flat latex paint.
The dining room is painted a lighter coordinating tone. Dark accents like the black chandelier, high contrast animal pattern rug and espresso wood tones stand out and add to the drama.
This paint: Benjamin Moore, Bleeker Beige #HC-80, flat latex.
(Thanks to Shelly Amoroso for generously sharing her paint colors!)
This paint: Benjamin Moore, Bleeker Beige #HC-80, flat latex.
(Thanks to Shelly Amoroso for generously sharing her paint colors!)
This is the dining area for image #1. Again, the quiet taupe lets the other colors sing, from the blue-gray draperies to the eggplant and light chartreuse carpet tiles. As seen here and in previous examples, taupe paired with white ceilings and trim provide a refreshing contrast.
Frame windows with colorful curtains
Frame windows with colorful curtains
A butter yellow side chair and floral art are eye-catching against taupe.
Or maybe, you want taupe to be the main color? (Another very popular image at Houzz.)
Here is a serene palette of taupe with butter yellow with a bit of blue-gray. It works nicely with the dark brown dining table.
Taupe with a touch of olive invites you to sit down and surf the web or get a little work done.
A stylish vignette features a very pale taupe.
This dark taupe is worthy of framing a spectacular view and great art.
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Next: Browse more images of taupe in home design
This color also works well with high-contrast patterns, like this Greek Key rug.