MARSALA - PANTONE COLOUR OF 2015

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This is a post I've wanted to feature for a little while but I've been MIA lately dealing with some personal issues. Back in full swing now, though, so better a little late than never, I suppose. For those of you in the know, Pantone, the international authority on colour, recently announced its choice for 2015. Marsala is just as the name suggests - a robust and earthy wine red, and I'm right on board! I absolutely love it on lips and in fashion but I'll admit I was initially a little worried about its use in interiors. It probably didn't help that it was announced during our Summer and I just couldn't connect with it at the time. It's such a warming and earthy tone, I remember feeling a little weighed down by it. But I must say, those initial reservations were short-lived and I'm absolutely loving it now! It's so damn rich and sexy - that's right, I said sexy! It certainly has the grrrr factor. I particularly like the idea of it in velvet and leather (again, very sexy) and paired with deep blues and greys. I think I might have written about my aversion to red in a previous post, but this is a sophisticated red that I definitely approve of. Deep and a little dirty - just up my alley! Can you see it in your space?

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Hans Agne Jacobsen, glass ceiling light, 1950s (via Pinterest) 

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WHITE BATHROOMS WITH A TWIST

Trend alert - sterile white bathrooms are out! And I'm glad for it. I'm not a fan of stark white, shiny rectangular tiles paired with shiny chrome tap ware. Don't get me wrong, I love white bathrooms. But they need to have soul. If you choose to go all white, use different textures to make the space interesting. Perhaps incorporate a little stone or timber for an organic finish. Stark white can look clinical and I think many people use it because they just don't know what else to do. Deciding on a white bathroom doesn't mean EVERYTHING has to be white. You can still achieve a clean "white" look by adding subtle layers or pops of soft greys, blonde timber and creamier whites. But if you decide to use all white on your walls, basin and tub, think about using matte black or bronze/copper tap ware instead of silver/chrome. You'll get a lot more oohs and aahs. Promise. 

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