Global color authority Pantone has named Marsala the 2015 Color of the Year. This naturally robust and earthy wine-red is easily integrated into any design style through accessories, furnishings and more. Here are a few great ways to bring the warmth of Marsala into your home this year.
Spice up the bedroom with City Loft’s Honeycomb reversible duvet cover set from Overstock.com. It features a bold honeycomb pattern on one side and a smaller geometric dot pattern on the other for two contemporary looks. (Photo: overstock.com)
Custom upholstery, draperies, bedding and pillows provide a wide array of fabric options in the Marsala tone. Shown here, top to bottom: Gala Floral in Mulberry by Fabricut, Fellini in Ruby by Kravet, and Brisbane in Apple by Golding Fabrics. All are available at LuLu Belles Fabrics in Des Peres. (Photo: Bill Barrett at LuLu Belles Fabrics)
Accessories are a great way to incorporate a touch of Marsala, such as the Infinity Wine Red Multilines down pillow from 55 Downing Street. Made of natural white cotton canvas hand-screened with a lively pattern of intersecting lines. (Photo: 55 Downing Street)
Los Angeles furniture manufacturer Modernica wasted no time releasing this brand new edition of its iconic Fiberglass Shell Chair in Marsala. The Eiffel legs come in chrome or black. (Photo: Modernica)
A beautiful designer wool area rug by Barclay Butera for Nourison features classic stripes that blend Marsala with other warm tones like gold and rust for a result that goes well with both traditional and more contemporary decor. Available at Amini’s. (Photo: Amini’s)
Versatile Bamboo Square Placemats by Chilewich bring colorful, modern texture to the table. They’re practical, too—all Chilewich products are easy to clean and made for both indoor and outdoor use. Available locally at Sallie Home. (Photo: Sallie Home)
The stylish Malbec table lamp, crafted in porcelain and acrylic and finished in a glossy wine glaze, adds a touch of color and class. Available locally at Savvy Surrounding Style in Ladue. (Photo: Savvy Surrounding Style)
Wallpaper has made a big comeback. Dramatic Madelaine Red Outline Rose paper by Kenneth James from Brewster Home Fashions makes a glamorous statement, whether on an accent wall or in an entire room. (Photo: Brewster Home Fashions)