Tan is the ultimate neutral. It’s earthy, organic, subtle, muted, safe and… trendy?
Yes!
Tan was a big color in New York Fashion Week, popping up in a variety of styles and textures and pieces. And because home fashion often follows couture, we can definitely expect to see tan become a big color in 2017.
Tan is essentially a pale shade of brown, which doesn’t sound exactly like trend material, but it’s the perfect backdrop for many colors and a great alternative to colder grays and yellower-toned beiges. With off-whites already showing up as Color of the Year from Benjamin Moore and Glidden, warmer-toned neutrals are forecasted to become the new gray. Tan is a sandy, chic neutral that’s neither cold nor the dreadedĀ beige, and it’s going to be very big very soon. So pay attention to these rooms!
Because it’s a versatile neutral, tan doesn’t clash with anything; it offsets both deeper and lighter neutrals (perhaps with the exception of gray), including white and black on both ends of the spectrum, and serves as a gorgeous complement to virtually any color scheme, from brights to pastels and everything in between; even the subtlest shade will pop against it. Use it in any room of any style for a warm and elegant vibe.
Tan is a restful, calming shade for bedrooms and living rooms:
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/d2717a580fb3ff67_14-9242/traditional-bedroom.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/08119ce10f902d22_9-9681/shabby-chic-style-bedroom.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/d391f88f0b63b74a_14-3852/contemporary-bedroom.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/2a31b80e01352041_14-1462/traditional-bedroom.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/7bf1d5ed01f2f0ac_14-2998/traditional-living-room.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/3b215fd5002e98fd_14-5236/transitional-family-room.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/bb01ccb5001afab1_9-6612/contemporary-living-room.jpg)
It’s an unassuming color to play with textures and materials, ideal for sophisticated accessories and fixtures even when not paired with another hue:
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/qb/s--NgEAsONA--/e_trim:0/c_limit,h_2048,q_75,w_2048/v1/images/originals/235/235483.jpg)
![](https://res.cloudinary.com/qb/s--bodlPV9k--/e_trim:0/c_limit,h_364,q_75,w_364/v1/products/niven_lgrcku.jpg)
Tan in the dining room: tasteful, refined, and fashionable.
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/d8b168e500ef27e4_14-4594/rustic-dining-room.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/adf110840d3fa1f3_9-6571/contemporary-dining-room.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/8f71b07c0f864113_9-4097/contemporary-dining-room.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/132177480106eecb_14-3839/modern-dining-room.jpg)
Try tan for a tranquil, productive workspace:
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/e841310600255acf_9-4569/traditional-home-office.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/e561ec38076f43bf_14-2821/transitional-home-office.jpg)
Create a warm and welcoming kitchen:
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/044136eb0e9db5fb_9-1496/traditional-kitchen.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/46e13c290f074be8_9-1312/contemporary-kitchen.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/76913d6a013f707f_9-9747/modern-kitchen.jpg)
And give your bathroom a spa-like zen feel:
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/f371569701256db2_14-2467/modern-bathroom.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/f061943a01e4aba5_9-5884/contemporary-bathroom.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/c3c13e0d0f7e4548_14-3219/tropical-bathroom.jpg)
And it works on exteriors, too!
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/06310f420fc965ee_14-3541/modern-exterior.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/40911cea0f29ad64_9-1293/modern-exterior.jpg)
![](http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/fcc1061505100dcd_9-5474/modern-exterior.jpg)
Ready for tanning season?