I’m always game when the world of design moves in the direction of good wine.  What?  Oh, sorry, did I write that out loud?  Marsala, a wine produced in the region surrounding the Italian city of Marsala, AND, the Pantone colour of the year (#18-438).  An earthy brownish-red that is described by Pantone Color Institute Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman as “nurturing and fulfilling…Marsala is a natural fit for your kitchen or dining room, making it ideal for tabletop, small appliances and linens throughout the home.” That’s it?  NO WAY!  It’s an amazing colour.  Filled with the true essence of warmth and nature, sophistication and timelessness, this colour is definitely making my 2015 a very exciting year. Modern Marsala Think clean lines, awesome colour, lots of light.  Using Marsala in a modern space, against white walls, or light gray furniture creates a warmer effect to a colder modern design.  Funky white Butterfly chairs, as in the image below, against the contrasting wall shows off the chairs lines, and keeps things interesting without going overboard.  The key in more modern design is to keep the “accent” colour blocked, such as an accent wall, some toss cushions, or a pop from a […]