Marsala: decorate with the Pantone color of the year

Rachel Sloan | 08 Dec 2014 | Trends

The Pantone color of the year has been announced for 2015 and it is to be a year of wine colored bliss with Marsala.

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Not what you expected? That’s ok! We have a ton of ideas to get you accustomed to this new hue.

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So perhaps you’re still skeptical and wondering, why Marsala? According to Pantone, “This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors.”

Well we are certainly willing to give it a try! These classic casual roman shades embody the concept of Marsala by showcasing its warmth in a room.

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With it being a new color it’s ok if you aren’t so sure of it’s pairings, Pantone has been kind enough to provide the public with sample color pairings for it, though we love the contrast it provides with the white couch in these Premium Roman Shades.

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But if you want a few more options here is what Pantone suggests:

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So how do you use it in  your home? Here’s one example of incorporating the color without it taking over. We love how it frames to view of the next room without distracting form it.

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We love all these options and can’t wait to use this color all year! How about you? Send us your ideas on Pinterest and let us know what you think.

  • About Author

    Rachel Sloan is the newest social media intern for blinds.com as well as a student at the University of Houston pursuing a degree in Public Relations. Her decor and crafting inspiration comes from her sorority sisters and her love for social media comes from growing up in the technical age.