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| today.com |
At the beginning of every year, all the design industries await the new Pantone color selection
for Color of the Year. For 2015, the color is Marsala, a magical color that exudes comfort and luxury
as well as earthiness and well-being. To quote Leatrice Eiseman of the Pantone Color Institute,
"Marsala enriches our mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and stability. Marsala is a subtly seductive shade, one that draws us in to its embracing warmth." I would add that Marsala is a color
that flatters everyone and every home interior.
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| districtre.com |
In the photo above, a city loft homeowner is fortunate to have a background of brick walls
in subtle shades of Marsala. The color makes the space look both comfortable and sophisticated and contrasts elegantly with the whites of the carpet and bedding. The wall color in the photo below replicates the same rich tones of the brick in this classic home interior and is beautifully matched to the warm hues in the wood flooring and furniture.
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| blog.hgtvremodels.com |
Darker shades of marsala can intensify the drama of its effect on painted walls as in the two photos below. Like that of fine red wines, the richness of color variations in these rooms is very appealing.
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| digsdigs.com |
Marsala is a color that is suited to both hard and soft surfaces. In the following two photos, a cubed ottoman and round garden seat display how well suited the color is to different textures. Soft pillows and chair seats complement the painted hardwood cocktail tables.
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Evidence of the magic of Marsala is seen in how well it goes with neutrals as in the photos below. In
one photo, the color is used in the rich texture of the carpet and window treatments in contrast
to the off-white furnishings. In the second photo, the furnishings carry the color against a neutral backdrop of soft whites and grays. The third photo highlights a sofa surrounded by both light whites and dark grays. In all three photos, the rooms exude a feeling of comfort despite the coolness of the background walls.
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| decorfox.com |
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| vida-design.com |
Jewel tones like blue and yellow complement Marsala just as well as the neutrals seen above. In the photo below, turquoise and teal colors in the walls, carpet and decorative accents are perfectly paired with the warm reds in the room. In the following photo, Marsala is deftly applied as an accent color in the windows and adds to the glow created by the golden tones of the woodwork.
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Every interior space can be enhanced with the color Marsala. In the farmhouse kitchen below, the wall color gives a cozy feeling to the room. In the modern kitchen, the color on the cabinets makes the room look exciting and sophisticated.
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In the final photo, a family room incorporates many of the ways cited above that Marsala can be used to add magic to any space. On the walls, it adds warmth and but also looks elegant in contrast with the neutral woodwork. On the soft furnishings and pillows, it enhances the texture of the fabrics. It also complements accent colors in jewel tones of blue and gold used throughout the room. Where can you feature Marsala in your own home?
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