It s slapped on cheap apartments and homes about to be put on the market.
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.
Beige is nearly infinite in its subtlety.
It varies from nearly brown to very pale cream.
Peggy s white and light 2.
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.
Which beige you choose can alter the entire mood of a room.
Toss down small throw rugs on either side of a bed for example to break up the beige and add color and function.
It looks different depending on the architecture and kind of light.
The scourge of the rental the never quite clean enemy lurking underfoot.
Allow beige to fade away by using it as a canvas for fun colorful or beautiful rugs.
So how to deal before we get started we need to set a few things straight.
Then add a strategic punch of color.
One of the easiest ways to combat the lack of vibrant color is with really bold bedding and artwork.
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.
If you re stuck with the stuff here are nine coping strategies pulled from the apartment therapy archives top row.
Select different size rugs to achieve different effects on your decor.
Finn s diy domain 3.
Between beige walls brown floor tiles and oak wood cabinets most rental apartments have cornered the market on neutral.
Delineate a conversation area using a medium size rug.
Gavin s winning woodsy nursery 4.