For the past few years, curating a quietly luxurious aesthetic has become the goal with interior decorating. We've seen brands and designers all start to lean towards a more pared-back and minimalist look — but neutral doesn't have to mean boring. In fact, introducing these more subdued shades can help counterbalance loud prints and patterns, and one designer favorite is taupe.
But what color is taupe, actually? Esteemed New York-based interior designer Paris Forino describes the shade as "a great neutral, as it's more distinctive than white and aptly pairs with exciting colors."
