Every year all the color experts pick a color for the year. It could be a major color in design, or a color that accents all the others and defines the year. My color pick for 2012, as the one color to use to update your space is…teal.
image via designwonderland blog
It works beautifully with many bright colors including Pantone’s color of the year Tangerine Tango!
Thanks for this retro image of teal from design sponge!
I love it used by itself or mixed with variations of the same on itself, teal…
image courtesy of earth.tumbler.com
I love it in fashion…
Gucci Collection, 2011-2012 via couture courier
And…I love it in big, bold jewelry, my own personal fashion statement…
my personal style, big jewelry-image courtesy of gypsyville.com
For me, the color that will enhance all other colors of the year… is teal. It’s perfect blend between blue and green, or heaven and earth; with a mysterious quality to it…I think it truly represents 2012.
For more inspiration in using teal this year, check out the video below. I’d love to hear from you as to your favorite pick of the year. Are you in Pantone’s camp? Do you choose Tangerine Tango? Or, do you march to the beat of a different drummer. What’s your color pick for the year? Leave me a comment below…I want to know!
#1 by Alexandra Brooks on January 17, 2012 - 9:55 am
I like both colors. Tango would be a great in a certain kind of limited space. But if you are the type of person that looks well with a Teal background? I’d go with Teal…it is rich. And you know how we feel about rich!
#2 by Irene Turner on January 18, 2012 - 11:42 am
Yes I do Alexandra! Rich, here we come…
#3 by susan wechsler on January 18, 2012 - 7:06 am
beautiful post!
thanks for sharing!
#4 by margrit on January 18, 2012 - 11:07 am
i enjoyed the pictures very much but i am not a blue or teal person
mom
#5 by Irene Turner on January 18, 2012 - 11:43 am
Thanks for commenting Mom! Glad to know you stopped by
#6 by Marilyn Storey, MS Design Maven on January 18, 2012 - 12:10 pm
I LOVE your teal, Irene! And I am especially partial to big, bold jewelry. Kudos to your Mom! Neither of my parents is able to get on my blog.
#7 by Irene Turner on January 18, 2012 - 12:42 pm
I know Marilyn. I’m quite proud of them actually. My Dad got an iPad for his 80th and loves it. He’s on FB and comments all the time! Love that about both of them…even IF my mother is not a blue or teal person: )
#8 by Donna Frasca on January 18, 2012 - 12:54 pm
Love the Teal! – My choice for color for 2013 is Salmon – from the spicy to the soft.
#9 by Irene Turner on January 18, 2012 - 6:35 pm
Thanks for stopping by Donna, I love hearing other experts opinions!
#10 by Terrie Hall on January 18, 2012 - 5:56 pm
I love both colors, but the teal is fabulous!
#11 by Irene Turner on January 18, 2012 - 6:35 pm
It is isn’t it Terrie? I’m curious as an expert yourself what you would choose to represent this year?
#12 by Dawn on January 21, 2012 - 7:27 am
Looking for a teal paint color. Any recommendations? Love the one in first photo here.
#13 by Irene Turner on January 21, 2012 - 8:40 am
depends on what you are painting Dawn. Interior, Exterior, front door, bathroom etc.