Most notably fabric and wallpaper have taken the image of the bird in many variations to produce lovely colourful options for your room.

Whether is a gentle dove or a dramatic peacock there will be something to suit your taste.

The whimsical Chimney Swallows by Designers Guild is fabric with a strong image of the bird in flight . In the blue colourway is a gorgeous addition to a bedroom for curtains.

Birds aren’t always such a dominant feature in a fabric. The subtler usage of storks is used in the gentle Moss Bayou by Raoul textiles. This watery cotton linen has a faded feel reminiscent of French window dressings. A perfect choice for a sophisticated living area.

A bolder take can be illustrated in the indigo colour-way of Pheasant by Christopher Moore. This is very clipped with the static bird resplendent in clear foliage. Good in a kitchen this fabric is traditional but timeless.

Almost any room can be adorned by these avarian creatures. Once you look you will discover your inner bird watcher .

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The frame of the glass is all important and there are a huge range to choose from. A silver filagree edging as intensifies the glittering magical sense of space. This in a circular design gives a feeling of eternity.

In contrast a framed mirror embellished with a design brings the room some depth of colour and variety of pattern.

A more modern look can be achieved with a simpler outline perhaps with an oval or looped shape.
Many different shapes and materials are available to you to choose from. The fairest of them all will be ready to hang and adorn any room in your home.

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Pooky Lighting has a gentler take on the marble theme. A light touch gives a traditional method a modern feel. This atop of any light fitting will breathe new life into an old space.

Of course the traditional use of marble will give you the true marble effect but you can go off piste and chose one that has a contrasting marble top.

Lastly a cute little tea pot can sit on a shelf to add that touch of marbled glory.
In a swirl this pattern is an enduring delight.

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The paint shade to use on a wall would be the Paint and Paper Library’s simply named Teal. For a more powerful, greener hue Farrow and Ball have produced Vardo. These colours sit well with a subtle paintwork colour such as Clutch by Farrow and Ball or Grace by Little Greene.

If a whole wall is not for you try using a wallpaper which has a lighter background but with a teal design such as Cole and Sons hicks hexagon design .

Dark turquoise is a fabulous colour in a velvet. Many home accessories, like footstools and ottomans, grace a fairly plain room giving drama and elegance to the scheme. A silk scatter cushion on a cream sofa will also give that boost to the furniture.

This jewel colour looks great when contrasted with metallics. A brass side table and lamps with a matching teal lampshade are a pop of glamour. This combination can be further complemented by adding a tweed texture rug with a bright turquoise binding.

Layering down rather than up teal can be flexible and stylish. By contrast and tonal terracing, your room will be both lively and bright.

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