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How to decorate with teal: our expert advice for designing a teal room

Our expert advice, tips and decorating ideas for decorating with teal – and the best antique pieces to pair with this bold, vibrant colour

Published: October 3, 2022 at 12:41 pm

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

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