15 Beautiful Taupe Paint Colors

Posted on by drewloweryvilla

I’ve had dozens of emails asking me about this kitchen remodel from last year, specifically regarding the cabinet color and my answer has always been, “It’s the manufacturer’s color: Oat by Thomasville.” But the follow up question I get is, “OK, well do you know a paint color match?”

Now I do!

Some might call this color greige, some may call it mushroom, some may even think it’s khaki but I have always called it taupe, a color that’s the perfect balance between tan and gray, and a desirable neutral. On cabinets it looks amazing paired with matte brass hardware.

So I visited all my local paint suppliers, grabbed about a hundred taupe-ish swatches, then grabbed the cabinet sample and compared them all. (This image was taken under the florescent lights at Home Depot. Note I brought them all into the natural light outside for a true comparison resulting in odd looks from passersby wondering what the hell I was doing.) 🙂

 

The colors in natural light that are closest match to my Oat cabinets are 1) Sherwin Williams ‘Shitake’, 2) Benjamin Moore Affinity ‘Pashmina’, 3) Benjamin Moore ‘Stone Hearth’, and 4) HG Sherwin Williams ‘Loggia’.

Finding a great taupe is a tricky but not impossible. You don’t want green or yellow or lavender undertones. I narrowed down a great collection of taupe colors for you to choose from!

If you’re looking for a pure taupe, consider these fifteen paint colors:

 

In addition to cabinets, taupe is a really great color for a home’s exterior!

I’m considering doing this paint swatch color matching as a series, is there any color you’re looking for that I can help with? A perfect slate blue perhaps?

I’m thinking of that hue for a bedroom so it may be next…

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Picnic Ready

Posted on by drewloweryvilla

I’m meeting my best friend from college on Thursday, we’re headed to Napa for a picnic and to soak up some sunshine since spring as finally arrived. Relaxing with wine and good conversation is just about the best thing in life and I’m looking forward to catching up with her, we haven’t seen each other in over a year.

Picnics on a warm day also make for a great date! Grab your sweetheart, pack a few edibles, and head into the great outdoors for some sunshine and laughter. Are you picnic ready?

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I have a picnic backpack similar to this one that I use several times a year for outdoor picnics, I love it! It’s so great to have all the supplies cleverly stored in one place! Here are nine more for your consideration!

 

two bottle bag / woven picnic tote / red collapsible tote

bristol plaid / insulated tote with table / jungle collapsible tote

black laguna tote / 2 or 4 person gray backpack / ascot navy

 

 

Weekend Reading

Posted on by drewloweryvilla

Weekend hellos! Forgive me for a late post this Sunday, I was attending a dear friend’s 40th birthday party yesterday and celebrating her entry into this decade of life! I feel like my forties have been my best years so far and it’s nice to have close friends joining me!

I used to be afraid of getting older but recently I cast that fear aside and decided to look at life with gratitude instead. I’m grateful for good health, a loving family, amazing friends, and more wisdom in my ability to cultivate real relationships, set boundaries, and achieve balance. I wouldn’t trade any of it to be younger!  What would you say are the greatest benefits of growing older?

Favorite links:

 

Nicely done: the staging in this home by TomKat Studio.

I love the modern touches in this Melbourne home decorated in black and white.

Spring cleaning: 20 spaces not to forget.

Hmmm is this really true? The oldest child is the smartest child.

How emotionally intelligent are you?

Comfort food in an Instant Pot: spaghetti and meatballs.

So inspired by progress made by the Michael J. Fox foundation.

Travel tip: take pictures of your Airbnb before you leave.

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Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Weekend Reading

Posted on by drewloweryvilla

Weekend hellos! Forgive me for a late post this Sunday, I was attending a dear friend’s 40th birthday party yesterday and celebrating her entry into this decade of life! I feel like my forties have been my best years so far and it’s nice to have close friends joining me!

I used to be afraid of getting older but recently I cast that fear aside and decided to look at life with gratitude instead. I’m grateful for good health, a loving family, amazing friends, and more wisdom in my ability to cultivate real relationships, set boundaries, and achieve balance. I wouldn’t trade any of it to be younger!  What would you say are the greatest benefits of growing older?

Favorite links:

 

Nicely done: the staging in this home by TomKat Studio.

I love the modern touches in this Melbourne home decorated in black and white.

Spring cleaning: 20 spaces not to forget.

Hmmm is this really true? The oldest child is the smartest child.

How emotionally intelligent are you?

Comfort food in an Instant Pot: spaghetti and meatballs.

So inspired by progress made by the Michael J. Fox foundation.

Travel tip: take pictures of your Airbnb before you leave.

.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Weekend Reading

Posted on by drewloweryvilla

Weekend hellos! Forgive me for a late post this Sunday, I was attending a dear friend’s 40th birthday party yesterday and celebrating her entry into this decade of life! I feel like my forties have been my best years so far and it’s nice to have close friends joining me!

I used to be afraid of getting older but recently I cast that fear aside and decided to look at life with gratitude instead. I’m grateful for good health, a loving family, amazing friends, and more wisdom in my ability to cultivate real relationships, set boundaries, and achieve balance. I wouldn’t trade any of it to be younger!  What would you say are the greatest benefits of growing older?

Favorite links:

 

Nicely done: the staging in this home by TomKat Studio.

I love the modern touches in this Melbourne home decorated in black and white.

Spring cleaning: 20 spaces not to forget.

Hmmm is this really true? The oldest child is the smartest child.

How emotionally intelligent are you?

Comfort food in an Instant Pot: spaghetti and meatballs.

So inspired by progress made by the Michael J. Fox foundation.

Travel tip: take pictures of your Airbnb before you leave.

.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Weekend Reading

Posted on by drewloweryvilla

Weekend hellos! Forgive me for a late post this Sunday, I was attending a dear friend’s 40th birthday party yesterday and celebrating her entry into this decade of life! I feel like my forties have been my best years so far and it’s nice to have close friends joining me!

I used to be afraid of getting older but recently I cast that fear aside and decided to look at life with gratitude instead. I’m grateful for good health, a loving family, amazing friends, and more wisdom in my ability to cultivate real relationships, set boundaries, and achieve balance. I wouldn’t trade any of it to be younger!  What would you say are the greatest benefits of growing older?

Favorite links:

 

Nicely done: the staging in this home by TomKat Studio.

I love the modern touches in this Melbourne home decorated in black and white.

Spring cleaning: 20 spaces not to forget.

Hmmm is this really true? The oldest child is the smartest child.

How emotionally intelligent are you?

Comfort food in an Instant Pot: spaghetti and meatballs.

So inspired by progress made by the Michael J. Fox foundation.

Travel tip: take pictures of your Airbnb before you leave.

.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Weekend Reading

Posted on by drewloweryvilla

Weekend hellos! Forgive me for a late post this Sunday, I was attending a dear friend’s 40th birthday party yesterday and celebrating her entry into this decade of life! I feel like my forties have been my best years so far and it’s nice to have close friends joining me!

I used to be afraid of getting older but recently I cast that fear aside and decided to look at life with gratitude instead. I’m grateful for good health, a loving family, amazing friends, and more wisdom in my ability to cultivate real relationships, set boundaries, and achieve balance. I wouldn’t trade any of it to be younger!  What would you say are the greatest benefits of growing older?

Favorite links:

 

Nicely done: the staging in this home by TomKat Studio.

I love the modern touches in this Melbourne home decorated in black and white.

Spring cleaning: 20 spaces not to forget.

Hmmm is this really true? The oldest child is the smartest child.

How emotionally intelligent are you?

Comfort food in an Instant Pot: spaghetti and meatballs.

So inspired by progress made by the Michael J. Fox foundation.

Travel tip: take pictures of your Airbnb before you leave.

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Enjoy the rest of your weekend!