Peggy s white and light 2.
Generic apartment beige carpet.
Neutral walls can be the bane of an apartment dweller s existence.
But rather than lament use the sea of beige to your advantage.
Which beige you choose can alter the entire mood of a room.
Select different size rugs to achieve different effects on your decor.
One of the easiest ways to combat the lack of vibrant color is with really bold bedding and artwork.
Then add a strategic punch of color.
Delineate a conversation area using a medium size rug.
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.
It varies from nearly brown to very pale cream.
Finn s diy domain 3.
So how to deal before we get started we need to set a few things straight.
There are few souls in the world who have wall to wall carpet topping their dream decor list.
It looks different depending on the architecture and kind of light.
Toss down small throw rugs on either side of a bed for example to break up the beige and add color and function.
Between beige walls brown floor tiles and oak wood cabinets most rental apartments have cornered the market on neutral.
Beige is also known as tan buff cream and even khaki.
The scourge of the rental the never quite clean enemy lurking underfoot.
Beige is nearly infinite in its subtlety.
And if you re a renter there s not a whole lot you can do to change it.
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.
It s slapped on cheap apartments and homes about to be put on the market.
Gavin s winning woodsy nursery 4.