The teal appeal

You’ve probably noticed that the colour teal is so hot right now. In clothing, it looks stunning with a summer tan, and, from the catwalk it has filtered through the cat flap and into our homes. You’ll find a range of terrific teal soft furnishings and accessories on the high street, which are ideal for adding some zsa zsa zsu to your room scheme. ‘Teal is a beautiful jewel colour that effortlessly marries drama and sophistication,’ says Louise Smith, Dulux Global Colour Designer. ‘A mixture of blue and green, it combines the attributes of these two colours and creates a calming and soothing effect, but because of its intensity it still packs a punch. To create exciting, unexpected combinations, try accessorising with acid yellow or deep plum.’ Here are some of the most eye-catching looks you can create at home using vibrant teal finishes, to more sober pared-down offerings in soft furnishings and accessories…

Lighting the way: Tesco Direct lighting and soft furnishings (above and below)

Teal for two: Mix plum and teal finishes for a strong and stylish statement – bed linen and cushions by Tesco Direct (below)

Taste for teal: For a softer look, try Store Twenty One’s silky smooth cushions and accessories including perfume bottles and bed linen…(below)

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16 Responses to “The teal appeal”

  1. homebody, on August 18th, 2011 at 9:40 am Said:

    In the ‘Teal for two’ photo, where is the print on the wall from?

  2. Accessories | Kenza, on August 19th, 2011 at 11:45 am Said:

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  3. camilla, on August 19th, 2011 at 9:03 pm Said:

    I decorated my apartment in Nice with this colour 3 years ago… and have had a wardrobe of this colour for years.. so is it so new – no of course its not! perhaps I should get myself a job as a colour designer for Dulux and put then ahead of the game?

  4. camilla, on August 19th, 2011 at 9:06 pm Said:

    PS. I have had a coloured chandelier, very similar to the Tesco one featured also for 3 years – perhaps its time to get rid of it and move onto the next “must have”?

  5. Maureen, on August 19th, 2011 at 9:48 pm Said:

    answer = tesco direct

  6. Fiona, on August 20th, 2011 at 3:24 pm Said:

    In the ‘Teal appeal’ photo… where’s the grey chesterfield from?

  7. muna, on August 20th, 2011 at 11:03 pm Said:

    where can I get thee accessiorise in this picture kike cushions.

  8. megan trevor, on August 22nd, 2011 at 9:01 pm Said:

    Hi is the carpet from tesco direct aswell?

  9. megan trevor, on August 23rd, 2011 at 9:46 am Said:

    Hello, sorry I was also wondering the second picture down where is the lovely silver lamp from?

  10. Rosie, on August 23rd, 2011 at 11:34 am Said:

    Dear Homebody
    I’ve asked Tesco where it came from, but unfortunately it’s a stylists own piece and so we can’t track the stockists. If you try http://www.visoni.com there is a whole host of original looking artwork for the home you might like
    Thanks
    Emily

  11. Jan, on August 28th, 2011 at 8:25 am Said:

    Hi
    In ‘Teal Appeal’ where is the sofa from”? …….Such a great colour to be able to put the latest colours with!

    Thanks
    Jan

  12. Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com, on August 31st, 2011 at 10:21 am Said:

    Just checking and will come back to you as soon as I hear
    Thanks
    Emily

  13. Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com, on August 31st, 2011 at 10:25 am Said:

    Hi Megan
    Try Tescodirect.com
    Thanks
    Emily

  14. Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com, on August 31st, 2011 at 10:27 am Said:

    Just checking with Tesco and I’ll get back to you as soon as I hear from them
    Thanks
    Emily

  15. Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com, on August 31st, 2011 at 10:29 am Said:

    Indeed Camilla
    Sounds like you should be an interiors stylist
    Emily

  16. Rebecca, on September 2nd, 2011 at 11:22 am Said:

    Has anyone found where the sofa comes from – it’s lovely!
    Thanks, Becky

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