July 29, 2013

Sophisticated Serenity: Teals

Heidi Milton

Anyone else have the “blues” lately?  I keep seeing the most amazing shades of blue popping up in home decor and I’m smitten.   They’ve got me thinking of shades in the Caribbean seas and bright summer skies.   But one shade that’s a little bolder and a little edgier in home decor is teal… it’s much deeper than aqua, less green than turquoise, and packs an amazing punch.

So would you take the teal plunge in your decorating?

Would you go all in??

Teal walls, color showcase, Teal, Bright color, Sherwin Williams Varsity Blue
Sherwin Williams’ “Varsity Blue” via Country Living

 

Teal walls, color showcase, Teal, Bright color, Teal The End of Time blog post
Source: Decorator’s Notebook

 

Teal walls, color showcase, Teal, Bright color, Teal rooms, Deep impact colors
Source: aperfectkindofday.com

Or would you dabble it sparingly amongst a sea of white?

Bennett Place Coverlet Set by Hampton Hill, Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal Bedding, Teal and White decor
Hampton Hill Coverlet Set. Source: The Home Decorating Co.

 
Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal Art, Etsy Finds, Teal and White decor
Abstract Caribbean Ocean Print. Source: Etsy

 
Teal design, Teal decor ideas, modern dinnett, Teal and White decor
Source: MyHomeRocks.com

 
Would you add in shades of grey or yellow to play off its richness?

Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal Walls, How to Pair Teal, Teal and Grey, Teal and Gray
Teal with Grey? Source: Miss-design.com

 
Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal Walls, How to Pair Teal, Teal and Grey, Teal and Gray, Teal Grey Yellow
Source: decoratedlife.com

 
Would you simply amp up an otherwise neutral space with a few fun accessories?

Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal Accessories, How to Pair Teal, Teal Accents, Joss & Main tealight holders
Source: Joss & Main
Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal Accessories, How to Pair Teal, Teal Accents, Joss & Main throw pillows
Source: Joss & Main
Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal Accessories, How to Pair Teal, Teal Accents, Joss & Main bookends
Source: Joss & Main
Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal Accessories, How to Pair Teal, Teal Accents, Etsy Map, Teal Art, World Map Ombre Chevron Art Print
Source: Etsy

Would you choose a piece of furniture in teal?

Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal Accessories, How to Pair Teal, Teal Furniture, Joss & Main Teal Chair
Source: Joss & Main
Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal Accessories, How to Pair Teal, Teal Furniture, Joss & Main Teal Chest, French-Regency Chest Drawers
Source: Joss & Main

Or a rug with teal tones?

Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal shutters, How to Pair Teal, Teal Rug, Mohawk Home  Felicity Ziggidy Area Rug
Mohawk Home Felicity Ziggidy Area Rug, Target.com

 

Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal shutters, How to Pair Teal, Teal Rug, Mohawk Home Becker Area Rug
Mohawk Home Becker Area Rug, Overstock.com

Or would you adorn the outside of your abode in teal accents?

Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal shutters, How to Pair Teal, Teal Home Exterior
Source: Houzz.com

 

Teal Decor, Teal Design Ideas, Teal shutters, How to Pair Teal, Teal Home Exterior
Source: Etsy

Personally, I would take the “less is more” approach so that teal has major impact in my space.  How about you?  Are you a fan?  Could you go all in?

I have an entire Pinterest board devoted to the color teal… I invite you to check it out and follow me there.  You can find more home decor inspirations and DIY projects on my blog, Decor & More.

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