COLOR CRUSH :: MARSALA

Every year, a new color seems to jump out of the color wheel and be everywhere. From furniture to walls, fashion runways to the makeup counter, that color becomes a superstar, a trend setter, the cool kid everybody wants at their party. In 2015, that color is Marsala.

Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director at the Pantone Color Institute, which determines the color of the year, describes Marsala as β€œa subtly seductive shade, one that draws us in
to its embracing warmth.”

Call us quick to fall in love but we’re definitely embracing this deep red with brown undertones.

Photo Credits:DigsDigs and This Old House

Photo Credits:DigsDigs and This Old House

It adds instant glamour when covering the walls of a room with black and white accents.

Photo Credit: By Koket and Real Simple

Photo Credit: By Koket and Real Simple

It complements neutral furniture, giving it a dramatic twist.

Photo Credit: The Decorista

Photo Credit: The Decorista

Photo Credit: The Everygirl

Photo Credit: The Everygirl

Photo Credit: Design Milk

Photo Credit: Design Milk

It gives otherwise simple furniture pieces like a love seat, ottomans or headboard a sophisticated upgrade.

Photo Credit: Carolyn Roehm

Photo Credit: Carolyn Roehm

Photo Credit: Wedding Chicks

Photo Credit: Wedding Chicks

It makes a centerpiece more luxurious.

Photo Credit: DK Photology

Photo Credit: DK Photology

And last but not least, it’s the color of wine. And we can totally get behind that!

What are you thinking of Pantone's new color of the year? Love it or ditch it?