One of the most popular fashion trends in recent years has been the use of wine-colored marsala in the interior. It is usually used in rich and luxurious exclusive interiors in order to emphasize the status and excellent taste of the owner, and this shade itself symbolizes maturity, success and inner harmony. At the same time emotional and calm, this color, depending on the characteristics of the decoration and lighting, will give you inspiration, endless energy, or put you in a philosophical mood, relaxing and immersing you in a light and dreamy atmosphere.
Wine-colored furniture, as well as similar decoration, is an extremely stylish and original solution, speaking of the strength and courage of the owner, but you need to work with it very carefully so as not to overdo it and not make the interior tasteless and tacky. Designers have come up with several simple solutions that allow you to harmoniously use the wine color of Marsala and use it to make your own home unique and stylish.
Color combinations
In order for the Marsala color to look good in your interior, you need to carefully select the rest of the palette, because this deep shade claims to be an accent color. Now we will analyze which shades will be the most advantageous in combination with wine.
1. White – This is the default base color and the best background for a wine shade. It does not overwhelm the burgundy, on the contrary, giving it richness and highlighting. Both cold and warm shades of white are suitable.
2. Beige and brown tones - such natural shades in combination with Marsala will create an indescribable atmosphere of comfort and homely warmth. This combination will look especially beautiful in the living room, setting all family members in a homely mood.
3. Gray - This color perfectly balances the brightness and richness of Marsala, allowing this color to be used in all styles and rooms. This versatile combination looks good in all rooms.
4. Black – This base color pairs beautifully and brightly with burgundy. Since both shades are very saturated, it is worth making sure that only one of the colors predominates, otherwise there will be an overload, and the interior will not look harmonious because of this. This combination is also quite bold, so it is more suitable for more modern styles, for example, loft or minimalism.
5. Blue - this shade perfectly balances the bright and rich Marsala due to its cool undertone. Azure or mint will suit you if you want to create a calmer interior using burgundy. This combination will look beautiful and fresh in the bedroom.
6. Pastel pink - the affinity of this shade with wine helps to create a stylish and now very popular monochrome interior. You can even play with the proportions, making one of the tones predominant and leaving the other as details.
7. Yellow - despite the contrast, it looks very harmonious with wine and looks great both in the form of prints and in the form of wall decoration.
8. Blue and green - in the interior they are the personification of sapphire and emerald, therefore they look especially advantageous in combination with marsala in a classic or art deco style. It’s interesting that these shades look like prints. This unusual combination looks advantageous both in minimalist styles such as modern, and in more vibrant ones, for example, boho and art deco.
Walls
The best option is not to paint all the walls, but to decorate an accent wall. If you use this color on all the walls, the room may look too gloomy. Now let’s look at the relevance of this color on walls in different style directions.
- Classic style - moldings and stucco moldings inherent in the style help the Marsala color to look most advantageous in the interior. Burgundy-colored walls also look very interesting in combination with furniture made of dark wood.
- Modern style - this direction takes a little more liberties than the classics, but it also has its own characteristics. The Marsala color in such an interior is best mixed with other dark shades, wood and geometry in the design.
- Minimalism - a combination of burgundy with basic and natural shades, such as white or gray, will look restrained and calm in this style.
- Mid-century - in this style it is worth using simpler forms of furniture and abstract paintings that would balance the brightness and richness of the finish.
- Art Deco - in this style direction both paint and wallpaper look great, the main thing is not to forget to add some interesting details made of brass or gilding, for example, lamps, paintings or mirrors.
- Boho - it is better to add interesting prints with this color to Marsala-colored walls in this style, and to make the atmosphere more harmonious, it is worth adding fresh flowers.
One of the basic rules in decorating walls with marsala is not to overdo it. That is why in many designs they make an accent wall. However, if desired, you can cover all the walls in the room. This is worth doing only if you rarely and do not stay in this room for a long time or if you live in these rooms temporarily. So you can safely decorate your bathroom or country rooms in a wine shade.
About color
We learned about Marsala in 2015. It was then that Pantone declared the red-brown hue of Sicilian wine the color of the year and gave expert recommendations for combining with other tones.
The executive director of the Color Institute believes that Marsala is the ideal color for interior design as it enriches the mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and stability.
The color is a combination of red and brown shades that create a warm and elegant color accord. It is not surprising that wine colors are the same for all mature people and representatives of the younger generation.
Intriguing, like wine and soft, like velvet, the color attracted the designers. Its nostalgic brown shades evoke a 70s vibe, blending modernity with a classic spirit; matches perfectly with home details and decorations, complementing modern decor schemes.
The velvety effect of Marsala is enhanced when the color is applied to a textured surface. Carpets and furniture look stylish and impressive.
Cushioned furniture
Sofa - this piece of furniture in a wine shade looks incredibly beautiful, and in any style direction. However, in modern styles it is better to use more strict forms and a minimum of details, and in classic styles - voluminous armrests and a quilted back.
The chair is ideal for a living room or office. It will look especially advantageous in the art deco style in combination with other interesting and bright furniture elements, for example, yellow.
Pouf is furniture that fits perfectly into any interior. It can be a great accent without upsetting the balance.
Wine-colored elements and interior styles
The abundance of burgundy in the interior can be overwhelming and cause fatigue, so it is better to use it in doses. However, it is suitable for decorating a space in any way - from wall decoration to textiles. How to incorporate it into the design of your home?
Marsala color in various interior design elements
Walls in marsala shade
A room completely painted in dark wine can be depressing: spending a lot of time in it is uncomfortable. A compromise option would be an accent wall, which is appropriate in various interior styles:
Accent wall in wine color
- in the classic style, Marsala looks great in combination with any colors - with light accents in the form of moldings and stucco, and with furniture in dark colors;
Wine color of walls in a classic style interior
Combination of burgundy walls and white moldings in a classic interior
Dark wine-purple walls in a classic interior
- in minimalism, a combination of wine with neutral basic shades looks good - white, gray, beige (both in furniture and other decoration);
Wine walls in a minimalist interior
Marsala-colored tiles on the walls in a minimalist interior
Rich burgundy paint for walls in a minimalist interior
- in the Art Deco style, both burgundy paint and wallpaper are appropriate - complement them with shiny details (yellow metal or brass lamps, paintings in gilded frames and mirrors);
Dark wine color of the walls in the interior of the Art Deco style bathroom
Wine Purple Art Deco Wall Paint
Burgundy wall in an Art Deco interior
- in boho style, a dark red wall will be supported by printed textiles, where the same color is repeated, and living greenery will effectively set it off;
Wine walls in a boho style interior
Accent wall in wine color in a boho style interior
Wallpaper in wine color in a boho interior
- in mid-century style, complement the accent decoration with contrasting furniture of laconic shapes and works of art with elements in red - for example, abstract paintings;
Dark wine color of walls in a mid-century style interior
Marsala accent wall in a mid-century style interior
Wall decoration with wine-colored paint in a mid-century style interior
- For a modern style, use wine paint for the walls and combine it with dark colors, geometric decor and natural wood.
Wine accent wall in modern interior style
Burgundy walls in a modern style interior
Dark burgundy walls in an eclectic interior design in a modern style
In rooms where you are not staying for too long, it is permissible to cover all the walls with burgundy paint or wallpaper: for example, this will become a stylish and bright solution for the hallway or bathroom. It is also suitable for spacious rooms in country houses that you use only for temporary residence.
Wine walls in the interior of a spacious hallway of a country house
Wine wall color is suitable for spacious guest rooms
Wine-colored upholstered furniture
A sofa in dark burgundy is a good solution for any interior design: it will equally harmoniously complement both traditional styles and ultra-modern loft. In the first case, give preference to models with a quilted back and voluminous armrests; in the second, give preference to laconic options without unnecessary decor.
Wine-colored velvet sofa in the interior, photo by Alberto Strada
Burgundy sofa in a classic style living room
Chairs
It is not necessary to make the upholstery in burgundy; colored legs will look elegant in the same loft. Burgundy looks very interesting on various textures, for example, on velvet or leather. The first option is more suitable for classic interiors, and the second - for modern styles. Marsala-colored chairs look especially advantageous in kitchens with darker and more restrained shades, or made of dark wood.
What shades does Marsala go with?
Despite all its favorable properties, the color of Marsala is quite insidious and so fastidious that not every designer will be able to correctly combine a wine color without making annoying mistakes that can ruin the interior as a whole.
For the confidence of those who decide to use color in their interior, we present the most compatible options according to Pantone. We also recommend choosing materials for finishing/decoration from one manufacturer and from one color palette - in this case, the brand’s designers should have taken care of good compatibility of all products.
Kitchen set
A kitchen in burgundy color will look interesting and unusual in all style directions. In more modern styles, we simply minimize the number of details, leaving only smooth facades - this approach will be close to both loft and modern. Carved facades and details such as gilding and glass inserts would be more appropriate in a classic, art deco or boho style.
Textile
Textiles will help you quickly introduce burgundy into your interior, because hanging curtains and laying a blanket is much easier than repainting the walls. Wine-colored items will serve as a good accent in your interior
Pillows and blankets will look interesting both on the sofa and on the bed, especially in a solid color.
Bed linen and bedspreads will add comfort and atmosphere to the bedroom. It will look best in a room with a dark design.
Curtains - in art deco and classic style, velvet curtains with tassels or fringe will look luxurious.
Carpets - minimalistic products without a pattern will look beautiful in all interiors, but for boho it is better to use an ethnic pattern.
Styles
Professional recommendations are quite contradictory. Recommended for use in:
- Art Deco;
- country;
- Provence;
- hygge;
- lagome;
- classics;
- neoclassical
- minimalism.
It seems that the shade of dusty rose in small volumes will be good in any chosen style.
Perhaps it will be especially good in avant-garde interiors with a futuristic touch. But no matter what style the designer chooses, Marsala will give the interior sophistication worthy of well-born aristocrats.
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Kitchen
Burgundy color is simply created for gourmets. A kitchen with such a shade is simply conducive to relaxing and preparing culinary delights. In a small kitchen you can use burgundy in detail, but in a large kitchen you can go wild - both on the walls and as a set.
Living room
Burgundy is initially conducive to reflection, so it’s great if you have some kind of sophisticated hobby, because this color sets you up for a quiet and measured rest, for example, reading books. However, if you wish, you can create a more modern interior in which unrestrained parties would look organic.
