By now, we bet you have heard about the Masala colour, recently declared by Pantone, a US colour company, as the colour of the year 2015. Gradually, the new trend is beginning to settle-in on the minds of everyone and a few have dared to put it to use.
Introducing the new trend, leading interior design expert and CEOof Rosemary's – The Soft Furnishing Company, Ezinne Kufre-Ekanem speaks from her showroom in the high brow Lekki area in Lagos.
She describes the colour as impactful, rich, elegant and assures her clients of her company's readiness to help them put the colour to good use,
'It has become our norm at Rosemary's to follow the outlook and trends in the world of interiors and share our 'finds' with clients every year. This year is no exception, Masala is the new trend and we can't wait to help our clients explore the colour in cool amazing ways' she says before offering a few tips.
1. As An Accent Colour: Take a bold step and apply Masala to your walls either as paint or wallpaper. Combine it with a complimentary colour for an impactful visual. Note that a colour like this can accept lots of divergent metallic hues for accessories, so feel free to indulge.
2. As Pillows For Your Sofas: Being trendy shouldn't cause us to break the bank. Throw pillows in Masala are fun for the couches. Look for one that already incorporates some of your existing colours or be bold enough to make a statement by creating your own original colour blocking scheme.
3. As Window Treatment: Masala comes with a readiness to play. Its subtle romance with bright lights will sure throw up interesting contrasts and pleasures. Either as wood or fabric blinds, the colour is guaranteed to deliver stunning windows any day!
4. Rugs Of Passion: Texture and Pattern are everything when it comes to rugs but then, beyond both there's colour. In most cases, rugs are selected to define a space but with masala, you can achieve more. If you choose the appropriate hue of masala for your rug, you will please your feet, your eyes and your heart in one seamless rich string which ties your entire space together. Explore.
5. As A Bed Cover: Everyone deserves a goodnight rest and using duvets made with masala guarantee this. It will also serve well for bed skirts, pillowsham trimmings and work well against whites, creams and biscuit coloured sheets.
6. Sofas In Masala: As far as fabric colours for curtains and sofas are concerned, the richer the better. To stay ahead, make your sofas the focal point of your sitting areas by covering them in the masala colour.
7. In The Kitchens: A rich colour, masala is perhaps the most ideal colour to pep up the kitchen. No doubt an appetite stimulant because of its symbolic closeness to the colour of a rich sumptuous meal.
8. Kidzones in Masala: Your kids will be grateful if you choose the masala colour for their room. Decorate your children's rooms to suit their ages and creative imaginations. Pretty and practical, bold and bright, masala brings cheerful comfort to the home for just about everyone.
