I think teal might just be my color obsession for January. Fresh, but not in your face, it’s just the tonic we need for this time of year. Sort of the color equivalent of a detox!
I recently came across this stunning loft apartment, the Paris Home of artist Claire Basler, featured in March 2010′s Elle Decoration. (Found on the charming blog of furniture design firm Pacha Design). The colors in this space are so subtle but the teal wall is really exceptional. A great foil for the sculptural lighting and floral arrangements.
Then I remembered the winning entry from last year’s Apartment Therapy Room for Color contest. Here teal is moody, enigmatic and not a little whimsical.
And, just to prove that teal can work for more traditional designs too, this living room from Canadian House and Home has been doing the rounds (I spotted it on Delight by Design and Little Green Notebook) and it’s easy to see why. Teal walls knock the formality out of this classical space, bringing it firmly into the 21st Century.
Of course, if you don’t fancy the commitment of a teal wall, how about this gem of a wing back chair seen in Lonny Magazine? C’mon, if this doesn’t seal the teal (sorry, couldn’t resist), nothing will…
I have a tonne of teal in my wardrobe, but none in my home. I’m wondering if perhaps it’s not been a very fashionable decor color recently?
Anyway, I agree, it works great for this time of year – very fresh, but not too jarring.
Struggling to be Stylish is now The English Organizer – visits from old and new friends welcome!
Funny, teal always says “1980s bridesmaid dress” to me. But these rooms are great. Maybe time to rethink the color. What’s next? Peach?
we just did my husband’s study in teal venetian plaster. Really different looking. Yeah, teal was very 80s but what is old is always new again — and horribly, the 80s are a long time ago now!