2015 Pantone Color of the Year Archives

Design Inspiration that will blow your mind!

November 10, 2015

This post requires that you grab and cup of coffee or tea and plop yourself in a cushy chair because you’re going to want to spend some time checking out every detail of these amazing home tours and photos! When you’re done, leave me a comment and let me know which was your favorite.

KariAnne shared this home tour on her blog and it stopped me in my tracks. It just might be one of the most beautiful homes in the history of forever.

via Thistlewood Farms

I could live in a mostly white house if it looked like this.

via Style Me Pretty photography by Tracy Ayton

This chic and elegant living room has a $99 rug— the perfect example of a high, low mix!

via AD

Just one more example of the power of paint, this time on the ceiling.

Country Living via my domaine

Now this is how you decorate a small space!

via house beautiful

The next time you want to redesign your pantry, take inspiration from this amazing set up.

via residencestyle

I hope you’re as inspired as I am!

2015 Pantone Color of the Year–Marsala

December 15, 2014

Today is day 22 of my 30 Days of Holidays series but I just had to change the focus a bit from all the Christmas themed post to share the 2015 Color of the Year with you along with my thoughts on the color.

Pantone, the leading color indicator in the areas of design, interior and fashion names a color of the year each December. The unveiling of the color is a big deal and is usually greeted with great applause. For 2015 Pantone has selected a color called Marsala that is getting mixed and not so favorable reviews. Count me in with those that were shocked and aren’t embracing the color.

Here’s how Pantone describes Marsala…

A UNIFYING ELEMENT

The impactful, full-bodied qualities of Marsala make for an elegant, grounded statement color when used on its own or as a strong accent to many other colors.

A TASTEFUL HUE

Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness.

A HEARTY YET STYLISH TONE

Add elegance to any room by incorporating this rich and welcoming hue in accent pieces, accessories and paint. Marsala’s plush characteristics are enhanced when the color is applied to textured surfaces, making it an ideal choice for rugs and upholstered living room furniture.

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Here’s my take on Marsala…

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