at home, what's trending 30/12/2014

Announcing the Pantone Colour of the Year 2015: Marsala

Pantone pic via pantonedotcom 5

Pantone says: A naturally robust and earthy wine red, Marsala enriches our minds, bodies and souls.

Each year, Pantone proclaims the statement colour of the year. Last year, it was the controversial (read questionable) Radiant Orchid; the year before, Emerald Green. This year Pantone are pushing for warmth.

Introducing the Pantone Colour of the Year 2015 – MARSALA.

Heady and homely, Marsala is decadently delicious. Add this inspiring and innovative hue to your interiors. Image source from left: georgiestclairdotcom and h-a-l-edotcom

Like the fortified wine of its namesake, Marsala is sweet yet spicy and rich. Its red-brown roots deliver hearty strength and body to your home. Exuding sophistication with an earthy essence, it makes an elegant adornment to your existing palette.

The Pantone Colour of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid. Were you a fan? Image source from left: blogdotkendrascottdotcom, pantonedotde, and ndadotacdotuk

Both statement hue and striking accent, Marsala works as a base in your soft furnishings. It creates an earnest harmony within your interiors.

Enhance the drama and the ambience in your home with this sultry shade. It’s ideal for entertaining and decor. Images sourced from pantonedotcom

Associated with romance, this alluring shade is both opulent and nurturing. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Colour Institute, points to its relevance to the kitchen and dining rooms in particular.

It’s “ideal for tabletop, small appliances, and linens throughout the home,” she says.

Image source from left: pantonedotcom and insideoutcolouranddesigndotcomdotau

5 ways to incorporate a touch of MARSALA into your existing decor:

  • IN YOUR LIVING SPACE: Exploit this seductive hue in your wall art to enhance the romance at eye-level

From left: Americanflat Locomotive Print Art, Americanflat Aimee Print Art and Americanflat Beer Stein Red Print Art, available online at Zanui.

Unisex in appeal, this versatile tone meets the mark in fashion and homewares. Image sources from left: frdotweddbookdotcom, creativecircusdotedu and youmeantheworldtomedotcodotuk

From left: LS Collections Blossom Candle, Casa Uno Medina Dinner Plates, D’decor sheets and pillowcases in dark red, and DG37 Boston Cushion, available online at Zanui.

From left: Cornermill Swirl Circular Wool Rug 160cm, Rug Republic Knots Chevron Modern Jute Rug, Red, and Living by Design Hug Red Armchair, available online at Zanui.

  • TRY IT OUT: Cushions are a great way to trial a shade in your home – select some statement piece to spice up your existing palette

Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2013 – Emerald Green. Image sources from left: livecolorfuldotcom, blogdotkendrascottdotcom and squeezeddailydotblogspotdotcomdotau

So what do you think? Are you intrigued or unimpressed? Tempted or completely turned off? 🙂

Hero image sources from left: hadleycourtdotcom and pantonedotcom

Kay is a feature, blog and copywriter. She collects empty jam jars, academic degrees and tawdry dreams in the hopes of turning them into something useful someday. Her work has been published in ACP magazines, ABC fiction, Overland, Brittle Star, Seizure, trade publications and online forums. Her creative writing has won several awards.

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