Until this explosion of tonal shades, beige had a bad reputation; seen as bland and used only as a foil for bigger and brighter colours, beige was a by-word for dull and unexciting fashion.

We asked interior designers and color experts for their thoughts on creating a harmonious beige color scheme, and ensuring to avoid any of the shades they don't think work. With help from ...

Beige is a lovely way to paint a room in a neutral shade without resorting to white or gray. Crème, a classic beige, is an easygoing, warm tone that can work in a living or bedroom space.

Beige doesn't have to be boring. Any room can get an inviting new look thanks to this sandy pale shade. Want to use it in your own home? With hundreds, if not thousands, of beiges to choose from ...