Last week, Pantone announced its Color of the Year 2015 in this press release:
Marsala!
Think Faded-Wine-Red
I am already hearing lots of interesting buzz about this choice, and I’ll tell you – here is where I stand:
I have hardly ever met a color I didn’t like. The same goes for Marsala. Actually, I LOVE to be stretched out of my usual color palette and think of ways that I can be creative, making a new color work for me. When you are an interior designer, making a color work is kinda just a day in the office.
Sometimes you have to work around that sofa. Or that family heirloom. Or that client fave that you could (personally) do without.
And it is in that spirit that I pretty much ADORE the challenge of making any color work. So if Marsala is not your instant cup of tea, challenge yourself to pair it with colors that ARE your cup of tea. It may be just the kick (or calm) your space needed.
If you are itching to know how to incorporate a new, fun color into your space, I shared tons of tips in my post about last year’s color of the year, Radiant Orchid.
And I definitely recommend taking the Color Quiz that I wrote up. This will help you figure out how much to bring a “new, trendy” color into your space.
Enjoy some Marsala eye candy,
and envision adding a splash of this faded-wine-red into your home and wardrobe:
I am especially loving this pale red paired up with cool tones, like the blue walls above. Stunning.
And I was tickled to discover that I already have a dash of marsala in our master bedroom, in the pretty little corner chair:
Do tell! What do YOU think of Marsala for 2015?
Would you be willing to toss a Marsala pillow into your mix?
#Pantone #coloroftheyear2015 #thinkfadedwinered
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Do not like it at all. Remind s me of the burgundy and hunter green of the 90’s. Or was it the 80’s.
Do not like it at all. Remind s me of the burgundy and hunter green of the 90’s. Or was it the 80’s.
Oops. Didn’t mean to leave two comments. My phone is acting weird.
I like it better since I saw your take on it. My favorite is the red paired with the blue. That’s an exciting combination.
I agree with Ms. Nancy. I was actually going to say the same words as her
I actually liked it immediately. I seem to be in the minority though. I think it can be either quiet or very rich and sophisticated. But I have been around long enough to see ALL the colors repeat themselves sooner or later. It really depends on what is paired with it and where it is used. Had a mani/pedi on Sat in the color and it looks rich with depthAND it goes with everything from my Christmas red scarf to my little black dress to my brown boots!
I have this unusual color in a rug in my living room and could never put my finger on what to call it! I’ve been calling it dusty red. I like Marsala much better. I do like it very much and your pictures have been very inspirational as to what colors to pair with it!
I like it. But fear we might get a throw back to the mauve of the late 80’s early 90’s. I cannot even believe that I chose that color when decorating our beautiful new church… that and a dusty teal. Oh well…previously the old church was orange and brown. It’s all kind of humorous. Fortunately they did give the building a face lift with new makeup – so to speak. Lots of tones… no colors. 😉
would be a huge change for me at present but I can see myself wearing marsala! might be fun!
I wouldn’t have chosen marsala, but it’s growing on me. These are great inspiration images, and you make a good point about the fun of the challenge. 🙂
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