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A professional tan

The epitome of a neutral shade is the classic tan from the brown color family. Choosing tan as the color to paint your living room, dining room, bedroom or bathroom is an excellent choice because the color elicits feelings of soothing security and warmth.

The color tan can provide an earthy balance in the home especially because it is a soft and relaxing shade.

If we are talking about trends in color schemes, tan is on the uptick, and you will not go wrong if you choose this as a base color in your home. Recently, tan has gained popularity as a color choice for painting rooms in the home.

Because it is neutral and pale, there are plenty of complementary colors that will flatter a tan spectrum in your home. Tan may once have been considered a “boring” color to choose to paint a room, but if paired with the right complementary color or colors, you can create a showstopper of a room with a tan base.

A beautiful choice is using tan with other tones in the brown color family which can offer a chic and minimalistic appeal. Tan along with white provides a classic and clean look that gives off a relaxing vibe and can temper moods. Choosing some black features in a tan painted room can easily make it look elegant and

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If you have wood flooring or flooring that resembles wood, tan is an excellent choice for a neutral backdrop for painting a living, dining, or bedroom. It also works well with muted carpet shades in the brown color family. A tan bedroom with accents in some of the colors mentioned can provide a tranquil repose and place for restful sleep. Shades of tan can be warmer or cooler depending on its undertones. Your paint store professional can offer some advice. There are shades of tan that are cool and can be energizing and others that are more warm and calming. Depending on what you want to accomplish in a room, choose which shade suits your mood. A bedroom should be serene and bring about restful feelings, but an office space should be conducive to working and productivity, so choose the shades that work for each space.

Tan shades have replaced the gray shades from last decade as preferred neutrals. When choosing a shade of tan to paint a room in your home, remember what you want your room to invoke. There are ways to make the muted shade of tan a statement and focal point of a room and will make an impression on your family and guests. p