17 Best Taupe Paint Colors for Every Room
For those who love neutrals but looking for something a little warmer than white.
We'll be the first to admit it: We love a classic white farmhouse. But with rambunctious children and muddy-pawed pets, stark white may not be the most sensible choice when it comes to picking out paint colors for your home interi0rs. If you're looking to stick to one of the best neutral paint colors, but you're stuck somewhere in between the best white paint colors and best brown paint colors, taupe may be the right choice for you.
Taupe is one of those colors that's often hard to define. We like to think of it as a combination of brown, gray, and white that comes in an endless amount of different shades. Taupe is one of the best living room paint colors, as it creates a warm and cozy atmosphere. But feel free to use it in every kind of room because it's the perfect background for textiles in all manner of colors and patterns.
Scroll through the gallery to find the perfect shade of taupe paint for your farmhouse—from lighter shades like Cool Fog by KILZ to darker shades like Night Horizon by Benjamin Moore. Once you've decided on your favorite color, check out our ultimate guide to painting your interiors for all the tips and tricks you need to nail the look.
Taupe Kitchen Island
The recipe for a modern farmhouse kitchen includes an X-braced kitchen island, shiplap walls, and classic taupe kitchen cabinets.
Taupe Lofted Bedroom
Spruce up a small space bedroom with a coat of taupe paint that turns this loft into the comfiest nighttime retreat.
Taupe Entryway Walls
Give your guests a warm welcome with soothing taupe walls in the entryway complemented by stained wood trim.
Taupe Kitchen Cabinets
Not *all* farmhouse kitchens are white. This dark taupe paint color makes the cabinets pop in Nancy Fuller's farmhouse kitchen.
Taupe Bedroom Walls
Turn your bedroom into a cozy sanctuary with dark wood furniture and a taupe painted accent wall.
Taupe Entryway Trim
Make your white walls appear even crisper by painting doors and trim a classic taupe.
Taupe Mudroom Cabinets
As a high-traffic area for kids and dogs, it's nice to keep things neutral in the mudroom. This pretty shade of taupe paint gives a clean and classic finish to cabinets.
Taupe Textured Cabinets
Sure, you could stain these rustic cabinets, but a coat or two of taupe paint adds a sophisticated element against planked walls.
Taupe Dining Room Walls
Add warmth to a dining room with a pretty taupe paint on the walls complemented with a soft, white ceiling.
Taupe Patio Columns
Add a coat of taupe paint to traditionally white columns, and you'll be amazed at how gorgeous the color looks with natural elements.
Taupe Kitchen Island
Your kitchen island will demand to be the center of attention with a fresh coat of taupe paint.
Taupe Kitchen Cabinets
Want to make your white farmhouse sink stand out? Contrast it with a light shade of taupe cabinets.
Taupe Gallery Wall
Create a neutral backdrop for your gallery wall with taupe paint that'll make sure your artwork stays center focus.
Taupe Cabinet Shelving
Let your copper collection shine in shuttered shelving with a fresh coat of taupe paint.
Taupe Fireplace Mantel
Make antique wallpaper look right at home when edged in trim painted a pretty taupe.
Taupe Living Room Accents
Update your wainscoting and window trim with a taupe paint that makes for a subtle, non-distracting accent color.
Taupe Two-Tone Dining Room
Add a touch of drama to the dining room by selecting a lighter taupe paint on the walls and adding a darker version on the wood accents.
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