For a few years now, the taupe color has been very trendy in interior decoration. Architects and decorators love it for its relatively neutral and easy-to-live-with aspect. What shades should you pair it with? In which room of the house should you adopt it?
Discover our tips and inspirations to decorate your interior with taupe.
What is taupe color?
The taupe color is a neutral shade that lies between beige and gray. It is a warm and soothing color that can bring depth and sophistication to any room. It belongs to the category of warm grays.
Relatively neutral, it pairs well with almost all other shades and many materials. It comes in different tones, from light to dark, sometimes leaning towards yellow, green, and even pink.
Here is an example of a taupe color palette:
Taupe color is defined as “dull”, meaning it reflects very little light. It is therefore perfect for creating a soft and muted atmosphere.
What colors go with taupe?
Taupe color is easy to match. It is a foolproof choice in interior decoration. This is why architects and decorators use it so often in their projects!
Taupe color can be used in various ways to add texture and depth to a space. For example, by painting the walls in a light taupe shade, you can create a neutral base that allows other elements in the room to stand out. You can also use darker taupe as an accent color for furniture, curtains, or cushions, to add a touch of elegance to the room.
By using different shades of taupe in combination with other neutral colors such as white, gray, and linen color, you can create a coherent and soothing color palette for any room in the house. Of course, it is important to choose a taupe shade that harmonizes with the rest of the decor for a harmonious and elegant result.
Paired with pure white, this color will create contrast (more or less subtle depending on the shade) and warm up the atmosphere for a very elegant result. Touches of black and gold will perfectly enhance it.
We also love it paired with light wood or materials like linen. This mix is perfect for creating a soft, soothing, and timeless atmosphere. In its lightest shades, it will have the sandy aspect that we appreciate in the greige color.
For those who love bolder interiors, you can opt for taupe shades that lean slightly towards green: and there, they work very well with turquoise blue! Taupe color can also be enhanced by a touch of mustard yellow for a very dynamic style.
A taupe-toned living room
In the living room, taupe color easily finds its place. On the walls, it creates a soft and warm atmosphere, like in a cocoon.
Here, the ceiling and the door frame painted in white beautifully enhance the taupe walls with great elegance.
In this more modern interior, it is the sofa that is adorned with a very beautiful light taupe fabric. Paired with wooden notes and touches of yellow, it creates a space that is both easy to live in and full of personality.
Here, it is a completely different atmosphere. The dark taupe wainscoting contrasts wonderfully with the mustard yellow wall. We love this bold and muted atmosphere at the same time!
If you love light taupe color, this little cosy living room should please you. The shade comes in different tones on the sofa cushions.
Here too, the taupe color is present: on the linen sofa, but also on the abstract canvas that overlooks it.
A taupe kitchen
Less dirty than white, more original than gray: the taupe color beautifully dresses the kitchen. In this apartment, the facades almost blend with the walls. This makes the perspective very pleasant!
We also love the striking contrast between the very neutral taupe color and the black marble that covers the central island.
This taupe color kitchen is decidedly contemporary, due to its full-height installation, but also thanks to the fluorescent yellow wall and the blue tiles that frame it.
Here, the taupe kitchen is more minimalist: handle-less furniture and a marble backsplash make it absolutely timeless.
More classic, we love this framed taupe kitchen. With its office sink, it is a choice that will transcend eras and styles.
Here, it is the taupe tiles that give a lot of charm to this kitchen. The large tiles bring strength and character to the clean lines of the white furniture.
Finally, in this kitchen, the furniture is adorned with a delicate light taupe color, which warms up the walls painted in pure white.
A taupe bedroom
Taupe color is perfect for making a bedroom cosy. Even in its lightest shades, it brings character while being relatively intimate.
In this bedroom, the taupe shade is present on the walls and the headboard.
Here, it is found on the curtains. With wooden furniture and black aluminum windows, it is the ideal touch for a cosy atmosphere.
Taupe and gray pair wonderfully, as evidenced by this bedroom full of poetry. The white and black wall sconces beautifully enhance these shades.
And if you don’t feel bold enough to paint your walls taupe, you can already adopt this shade on bed linen, for example.
For a modern style, you can pair taupe shade with turquoise blue. As here, with the cushions that dress the bed.
A taupe dining room
In this huge living space, the dining area is defined by a taupe rug. It perfectly complements the two Bell pendants from Normann Copenhagen. In the Sand color, they are absolutely perfect!
Here, it is the walls that are adorned with this delicate shade. Revealed by the white ceiling, it is also enhanced by the black details: the dining chairs and the swing lamp that illuminates the dining area.
A taupe library
In this very elegant interior, the custom library has been painted in a very beautiful taupe color. It contrasts well with the white walls and black details.
In conclusion, taupe color offers many advantages in interior decoration. It brings a sense of calm and serenity to any room while being easy to pair with other colors. Moreover, taupe color is elegant and timeless, making it an ideal choice for a decor that you won’t tire of!
Image source for the featured image: Stadshem.