Taupe color: the timeless color

Elected color of the 21st century, taupe is a gray that tends to brown. Its name comes from the color of the animal’s coat. This color brings simplicity to your decoration. Discover the different ways to use it and integrate it into your interior.

TIMELESS, NATURAL, THE STRENGTHS OF THE TAUPE COLOR

Being a color that fits into any room, taupe has many benefits.

Indeed, it has the ability to be incorporated into all types of decorations and interiors (modern, industrial, bohemian, japandi…). Thanks to this, there is no risk taking in assimilating it to its decoration.

Taupe has several shades of shades and finishes (velvet, matte or even shiny). This favors its insertion into a room.

Unlike gray from which taupe gets its hue, it gives off more warmth which gives a more natural, cozy and timeless decoration. In addition, this color brings serenity to a room and makes the house more refined.

Discreet, chic, modern, and neutral are adjectives that perfectly describe this tone. It should be noted that this color is one of the only ones that goes well with both classic and bright shades and does so with complete simplicity.

COLORS, MATERIALS, COMBINATIONS WITH TAUPE

As mentioned previously, the taupe shade mixes well with various RALs / colors, without forgetting the materials.

The most common tones with which this color is most often associated are beige, white, black and light gray. Indeed, these combinations are timeless and contribute to a chic and refined interior. Note that the taupe and beige duo brings light to the room.

For punchier shades, this shade goes very well with blue, green or even purple to add a touch of glamour.

Let's discuss the materials to combine with taupe. To stay in a natural, classic spirit, match this tone with light wood, wicker or even linen. To add additional shades, choose stone or slate.

Don't hesitate to play with materials by integrating polished concrete or steel, this will emphasize the warm side of the room .

KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BATHROOM, BEDROOM, THE IDEAL ROOMS FOR THIS SHADE

The strength of this shade is to integrate into all rooms. Colorize an entire room or add color sparingly, there are no rules, it's your choice.

One of the ways to integrate taupe is to paint the walls: a whole section, half of a wall or sometimes the ceiling .

Tip:if you're combining different colors, paint your wall opposite the window the darkest shade. You will gain brightness.

Here are some examples of rooms where you can find this nuance:

• Living room: don't hesitate to play with different shades through paint, furniture and decorative elements such as the sofa, rug, lamp, blanket, cushions…
• Kitchen: there are different ways to add this tone, through the splashback or even the scover service.
• Bathroom: this is a room where we find fairly classic tones, don't hesitate to think of taupe.

Taupe is a shade that lasts over time and creates a real warm and cozy atmosphere in your interior. Depending on the materials, nuances and decorative elements that you add, you create a real atmosphere to your decoration.

Go for it, you won't regret it. And if the color does not suit your desires, do not hesitate to find out about other shades such as burgundy, duck blue, water green or even terracotta, see decoration styles such as the bohemian style as well that japandi.