It s often the stuff of mcmansions and is commonly viewed as the epitome of dated decor but it s also the reality for countless american homes.
Generic apartment beige carpet.
Beige is nearly infinite in its subtlety.
It looks different depending on the architecture and kind of light.
So how to deal before we get started we need to set a few things straight.
Peggy s white and light 2.
Allow beige to fade away by using it as a canvas for fun colorful or beautiful rugs.
Select different size rugs to achieve different effects on your decor.
There are few souls in the world who have wall to wall carpet topping their dream decor list.
And if you re a renter there s not a whole lot you can do to change it.
It s slapped on cheap apartments and homes about to be put on the market.
If your walls are the color of a bandaid and your landlord has no pity for your palette woes it s up to you to take the bull by the horns and deal with it.
Between beige walls brown floor tiles and oak wood cabinets most rental apartments have cornered the market on neutral.
But rather than lament use the sea of beige to your advantage.
It varies from nearly brown to very pale cream.
The scourge of the rental the never quite clean enemy lurking underfoot.
Gavin s winning woodsy nursery 4.
Neutral walls can be the bane of an apartment dweller s existence.
Finn s diy domain 3.
Then add a strategic punch of color.
Which beige you choose can alter the entire mood of a room.
Layer in luxe looking elements such as sumptuous bedding and enviable area rugs yes it s ok to put a rug over carpet all in similar neutral tones.
If you re stuck with the stuff here are nine coping strategies pulled from the apartment therapy archives top row.
Beige is also known as tan buff cream and even khaki.