For those that don’t follow the color trends, Pantone is the world-renowned authority on color. It may sound silly, but in the design world, this is a major deal.

This year’s color is Marsala, a rich, dreamy, burgundy, plum, red that oozes elegance. The best part? It reminds me of wine!

Marsala is set to be trending in graphics, fashion and home décor in 2015. So if you’re not one to follow the color trends, now you are officially in the know.

Isn’t it fabulous?

Here are some cool and creative ways to use the color in your home this year:

1. Go BIG!

Perry & Lestat’s Colorful Romanian Home via Apartment Therapy

Are you an all-or-nothing type of person? Try using it as your primary paint color. Just make sure to add plenty of lighter tones or other colors to offset the deep, dark tones.

2. Leave ’em wanting more.

Beautiful interior by designer Marianne Tiegen

For a touch of drama, add splashes of Marsala to your neutral toned room. A few touches are all you’ll need to make a big impact.

3. Use it artistically.

Dining room design via Commune Design

Adding a piece of Marsala inspired art is incredibly hip, and can make a sans-color room become a stand-out one.

3. Add it to an existing color scheme.

Via 1 Kind Design

Have other colors you’d like to incorporate with it? Marsala actually isn’t as limiting as one might think. You can mix a TON of different colors, even ones you may not have thought of like pink, lime green, and yellow.

Fore more design inspiration, follow my Pinterest board – 2015 Pantone Color of the Year: MARSALA – by clicking HERE.

What do you think or Marsala? Leave a comment!

XOXO

Michelle Lynne

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