Saturday, April 17, 2010

The Teal Deal

There are certain colors that command attention whether they're used in large or small doses, and teal is one of those shades that makes a big impact on a space no matter how much or how little it is used in a room.


Jean-Louis Deniot


Lonny magazine


Homes & Gardens


Angie Hranowsky Design Studio

While I may fall more along the lines of teal in moderation when considering my own space, I do love the boldness of selecting this hue as a wall color as seen in the first two rooms. What are your thoughts on living with teal? If you were to select this color would you use a lot or a little?

13 comments:

Averill said...

I love teal, as does Dave. In fact, we painted his study "slate teal" (from BM) and I love the moodiness the gray undertones bring to the color -- makes it a bit more sophisticated and masculine.

Courtney said...

Averill- what a great choice for his study!

Unknown said...

Teal is just a little slice of heaven, isn't it? When I first saw the photo of the bedroom above, I immediately thought I'd love to do that in my room. Hmmm. Hope you're having a wonderful Monday Courtney!

xo Mary Jo

Sarah La Rose said...

Oh I love teal!! It does add such fun to a room. You picked one of my favourite nurseries as an example. I love the use of it with yellow. It could work for little boys or girls i think.

Karena said...

Love all shades of teal and turquoise!! Courtney beautiful images!!

Karena
Art by Karena

Bumpkin on a Swing said...

I was wondering if you were ever going to talk to me. Love UAPM. I really really do! Some bloggers just don't talk, I was hoping you weren't one of them. I love the teal shades here, but I think I would only want them for the summer season, and ain't no way The Captain would switch them out each season. On the coast, this color is always prevalent, but I'm really liking the richness of this year's aquas and turquoises, rather than just teal.

Beatnheart said...

just thought I'd pay your a visit...I came from House of Edward...what great images and ideas..love the teal wall very much.

Unknown said...

OMG, that photo with the cross, SO cool! I'm not super religious or anything, that just looks amazing! I have been all about the turquoise lately, there's just nowhere in our home to put it, so I just love seeing photos! Lovely little blog, I'm a new follower!

pixelimpress said...

we had teal walls in our atlanta townhome. lighter teal in the living room and then a stronger teal accent wall that stretched from the lr into and including the open dining room. i loved it! it seems to pair well with so many other colors.

off to vote for courtney. thanks for letting us now about that. pam

Kelley at My Island Wedding said...

EXCELLENT COLOR AND PICS!!!
thx for sharing.
-kelley

Haven and Home said...

I do love teal, I don't think I will ever get sick of it!

Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your Life said...

My living room walls are DARK teal, so I guess I like to live with a lot of it? It goes great with orange and red, and it let me go lighter with my couch and chairs which I liked...

studioJudith said...

Great teal moments !

Jjj