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25 Ways to Work Pantone's Color of the Year Marsala Into Your Home Decor in 2015

Right around the same time as we cracked open our 2015 planners and calendars to prepare for a new year, color authority Pantone announced its color of the year — the hue that will dominate the world of fashion, beauty, and home decor for the next 365 days. Last year's color, Radiant Orchid, continued a trend of bright, bold shades — preceded by gorgeous Emerald and festive Tangerine Tango — but that trend seems to have ended with 2014. Pantone's 2015 Color of the Year, Marsala, is a lovely red-brown shade that is just perfect for giving your current home decor a little face lift.

Marsala is a soft, subtle color that can vary from a worn adobe to a red wine shade. It's easier to coordinate and decorate around than a brighter shade of red, and luckily, Pantone has provided a handy guide showing us which colors pair well with Marsala. Who knows, your current decor could work with it already!

by Emily Kelley

Kash Armchair

Aside from its gorgeous color, doesn’t it look like the perfect place to read one of the new books you got for 2015?

Kash Berry Armchair, $199.95, lampsplus.com

Desk

Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions was to write more or to be more organized. This chic desk can help with that.

Treshold Campaign Desk, $119.99, target.com

Baking Dish Set

Functional and fashionable — perfect for cooking and presenting a Valentine’s meal, perhaps?

Rachael Ray Stoneware Baking Dish Set, $51.91, lampsplus.com

Sequin Pillow

Get your sparkle on, girl.

Marsala Glitter Pillow, $33.95, zazzle.com

Serving Tray

Whether for serving drinks at all your fabulous parties or just a place to keep your keys, this tray is a must have.

Manta Tray, $49.95, zgallerie.com

MURGRÖNA Curtains

Marsala looks lovely with similar shades (like pink), as well as earth-tones (like green).

MURGRÖNA Curtains, $19.99, IKEA.com

Robert Abbey Pop Art

Talk about a statement piece. A perfect way to bring a pop (sorry, not sorry) of color into a room.

Robert Abbey Pop Wall Art, $167.20, lampsplus.com

Ikat Duvet Cover

Give your duvet an easy makeover with this cute ikat duvet cover.

Organic Ikat Ogee Duvet Cover + Shams, $29.99, westelm.com

Floral Rug

Florals aren’t just for spring!

Cottage Floral Rug, $191.24-$373.99, target.com

Surya Throw Blanket

It’s getting cold out there, you guys. Get yourself something to bundle up with.

Surya Tian Tian Throw Blanket, $109.80, lampsplus.com

Double Gourd Table Lamp

Lamps are great investments since you can buy different shades to diversify their look even after Marsala is done with.

Marsala Double Gourd Table Lamp, $99.99, lampsplus.com

Office Chair

Don’t neglect your home office when adding Marsala!

Fuse Adjustable Chair, $141.99, overstock.com

Mirror Table Lamp

Don’t you just love the mirrors and Marsala pairing?

Lite Source Specchio Mirror Table Lamp, $179, lampsplus.com

Accent Round Pouf

You’ll need something to put your feet up on after all the hard work you’re going to be doing in 2015, right?

Marsala Wood Grain Color Accent Round Pouf, $122, zazzle.com

Oval Twist Wall Mirror

Have a small apartment? Adding mirrors helps the space look bigger!

Marsala 30” High Oval Twist Wall Mirror, $199.99, lampsplus.com

Pantone Marsala Mug

A mug right from the source itself.

Pantone Universe Mug and Gift Box, $25, pantone.com

Clock

Great for an outdoor patio or bohemian kitchen.

Mosaic Wall Clock, $100, etsy.com

Knitted Throw Pillow

Pillows are by far the easiest way to add a new color into your decor.

Paprika Orange Sweater Knit 18” Square Throw Pillow, $32, lampsplus.com

Patterned Rug

I love the pattern in this rug — very regal!

Biazzo Rug, $299.95-$499.85, zgallerie.com

Mosaic Ampersand

This is a piece that can work inside or outside.

Marasala Mosaic Ampersand Stained Glass, $50, etsy.com

Shower Curtain

Add some color to that neutral-hued bathroom with a Marsala shower curtain.

Shower Curtain, $68, society6.com

Storage Box

Great for mixing and matching — also, you know, for that whole being more organized resolution we talked about.

Square Red Storage Box, $14.95, crateandbarrel.com

Tea Light Holder

This tea light holder is just the right size to accent an end table or bookcase.

Glass Tea Light Holder, $4.95, hm.com

Toss Pillows

Gotta love that herringbone weave and subtle color.

Threshold Solid 2 Pack Toss Pillow, $29.99, target.com

Guest Towels

Your mother-in-law will seriously be so impressed with these comfy towels.

Large Guest Towels, $14, selfridges.com

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