Teal, like coral, sometimes divides opinion. Is it blue or green? Depending on what angle a paint company takes, teal can encompass a wide variety of hues – and decorating with teal can therefore follow a few different avenues. Here, we present some teal home decor ideas and suggest a few ways to incorporate this vibrant colour into your home.
How to decorate with teal: the best colour combinations
Graham & Brown's take on teal, Tiru, is firmly in the blue camp, where deep, dark blues continue to be a strong trend.
- Match bluer shades of teal with clean whites for a cool, classic look
- Use teal alongside shades of plum and green in the same tone to deliver a dose of luxury
- For real impact, use teal in two ways
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Inspiration and ideas for designing teal colour rooms
Pair multiple shades of teal
The view of this sitting room, papered in an opulent teal-coloured wallpaper, is framed by the dining room walls, which are painted in a matching shade from the same collection. Tiru Matt Emulsion, £38 for 2.5l, and Tori Teal wallpaper, £60 per roll, both Graham & Brown.
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Combine with different textures
Kitchencabinets painted a deep teal create a dramatic contrast to gilded walls. Aubusson Blue Chalk Paint, £19.95 per litre, Annie Sloan.
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Antique pieces to pair with teal
Dramatic blue walls provide a classic backdrop for marble, like this 18th/19th-century bust of a young boy from The Pedestal atOnline Galleries. It costs £2,500.
Check out our guide to decorating with antiques for more ways to incorporate antiques into your home.
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If you're a Farrow & Ball fan, read our list of the best Farrow & Ball wallpapers.
Top image: A living room featuring Aubusson Blue Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan