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Text Seven. Decorating with Turquoise
Read the text below again and match headings a-d with paragraphs 1-3. There is a one heading you don't need.
In pairs, choose the right word to complete the following sentences. Then read Text Seven below and check.
- Turquoise can be effectively combined with …colour.
| a. every | b. few | c. two |
- Turquoise mixed with hunter green can contribute to … setting.
| a. dreamy | b. feminine | c. masculine |
- Lime green and turquoise give a room the feeling of …
| a. spring | b. autumn | c. winter |
- In a bathroom turquoise is perfect because it looks like….
| a. earth | b. water | c. air |
a. Using turquoise in different area.
b. The description of the décor in turquoise.
c. The meanings of turquoise in different cultures.
d. Combinations of turquoise and other colours.
Decor in turquoise can be bold, eccentric, dreamy, or lively. Turquoise can be used in traditional and classic rooms or contemporary spaces. Because it has both warm and cool undertones, turquoise can work with every colour.
Turquoise mixed with other cool colours gives an area a soft and pretty look. Lavenders, pinks and soft greens when mixed with turquoise can also create a dreamy atmosphere. On the other hand, this colour can be made more masculine if it is combined with darker colours such as charcoal, hunter green, chocolate or cappuccino brown. Turquoise is often combined with red or orange for a fun and bold look in home interior.
Decorating a room in turquoise and lime green gives the feeling of spring all year long. Also mixing it with yellow is a great way to create a sunny, fresh atmosphere. Darker versions of this colour with green undertones can be mixed beautifully with gold accessories.
Most designers don't recommend to decorate an entire room in this colour or use turquoise in a large amount. They think that patterns in smaller doses such as in pieces of art, accent pillows, picture frames, vases and small, upholstered pieces such as footstools can be enough. The key is to use a few and use them in different spots in the room.
Turquoise looks like water and it is nice for bathrooms. Turquoise tile on the floors and walls as well as towels and bathroom accessories in this colour can be fun.
63. Complete the table with the ideas from Text Seven:
| Colour Combination | Feelings and Effects |
| Turquoise and lavender | |
| Turquoise and charcoal | |
| Turquoise and red | |
| Turquoise and lime green | |
| Turquoise and yellow |
64. In each group circle the odd one out and prove your choice:
| 1. eccentric; | unusual; | contemporary; | extraordinary; |
| 2. setting; | spot; | space; | place; |
| 3. cool; | great; | terrible; | bold; |
| 4. undertone; | look; | shade; | hue. |
65. Match the words to make up word combinations. Make up your own sentences with them:
| 1. to give an area | a) in different spots in the room; |
| 2. to create a sunny | b) a soft and pretty look; |
| 3. to recommend to avoid | c) spring all year long; |
| 4. to give the feeling of | d) fresh atmosphere; |
| 5. to use turquoise accessories | e) turquoise in a large amount. |