Marsala: Color of the Year 2015

Want to redecorate your home in the most on-trend way possible? Go for marsala because it will be the color of next year and you'll find it in all the proposals from designers and artists. And this isn't just anyone saying it, but the Pantone Institute, the international authority on color trends.

I would describe marsala as a rusty red, reminiscent of the hue of Marsala wine, specific to the Sicilian city of the same name. It is a strong, intense color that can be integrated into a multitude of décor variations: from Gothic and vintage to modern.

Marsala can be combined with beige, black, yellow, gray, and white for original mixes and exceptional arrangements. Maintain proportions and use marsala for details that complete the design of a room: a rug, a decorative cushion, a headboard, a throw blanket, curtains, a lamp, an ottoman chair.

Marsala is a hue that emanates subtle seductive power and invites you to embrace its warmth. Its versatility finds expression in fashion, beauty, industrial design, and interior design. It naturally complements the interiors of kitchens or living rooms.

Marsala accents – tableware, rugs, lighting fixtures – will give a home a unique ambiance, says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.