Pantone Colour of the Year 2015 - Marsala

“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.”

Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director, Pantone Colour Institute^®

  This elegant rich red wine colour of the year 2015 radiates warmth and earthly tones and will add comfoert into any home. Becoming a Pantone colour of the year isn’t a random choice, in fact there is very in depth research in to what colours are seemingly influencing creative industries. Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute, works alongside a team to take note of colours that are being repeatedly used in industries such as fashion and beauty and  research then moves into films, cars and art. They look at colours as a big picture and their influences on industry and people. Described as ‘a stirring and flavourful shade for apparel and accessories, one that encourages colour creativity and experimentation’ by Pantone the colour will no doubt prove to be very popular in the creative world this year. This sultry and sophisiticated tone looks fantastic on upholstered furniture, as a bold statement wall and in a range of patterns. We’ll be definitely keeping our eye on this colour of the year!! Want some more inspiration in how you can use this colour in your home? Then check out our pinterest board here! Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter also to keep up to date on the latest trends, get plenty of inspiration and get a whole range of tips and guides. Thanks for reading!   [caption id="attachment_342" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Marsala Colour Pairings[/caption]