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Pia’s Picks: a juicy colour for your home

31.7.2024

Translation: Elicia Payne

Tomato red adds vibrancy to interior spaces and can be used both as an accent colour or over large areas – something that really speaks to my interior style at the moment.

The taste of a tomato and its colour immediately transport us to summer. That’s why on hot days I fall under the magic spell and turn into a «Tomato Girl».

The tomato girl aesthetic is a modern lifestyle trend that celebrates the Mediterranean way of life and the joy of simple but beautiful things in life. Tomato red plays a key role here. The colour is used in both fashion and interior design and represents energy, positivity and attention. According to AD Magazine, other colours such as scarlet, yellow, green and purple are used to reflect the variety of tomatoes too.

The rich red colour is perfect for the sunny season.
Source: Ferm Living

Tomatoes see eye to eye

There are numerous ways to use them as an accent colour in interiors.

On the wall: Whether its stripes or across a large area – splashes of red catch your eye, are playful and brighten the room. In a children’s playroom they radiate warmth, whereas in an entrance area they make a strong first impression.

In an all-red theme: Tomato red can be used boldly in an all-red colour scheme to create a dramatic effect. For example, in a bar area or a cloakroom.

On striking pieces of furniture: shades of red turn the simplest shelf into a real eye-catcher. When the surfaces also shine like fresh tomatoes, they’re perfect for making a statement.

Whether matt or glossy – the trending shade is vibrant and tasteful.
Source: Ferm Living

Thanks to these many possible uses, tomato red can bring a zest of life to certain areas of a room and create exciting effects with different intensities – in whichever way suits you. I’ve only plucked up the courage to have individual pieces of tomato-red furniture at this stage. You can find a selection of my current favourites here.

Vases

home24 Flory

1 x

Picture frames

CHF18.70

Room Copenhagen LEGO® Picture Frame

Candleholders

CHF24.70

Born in Sweden Apple

Storage baskets

CHF48.70

Omnioutil bucket

1 x, Ø 31.5 x 34 cm

Mirrors

CHF64.95

La Redoute Interieurs Oliko

Ø 40 cm

Newspaper racks

CHF84.91

Hübsch Westbrooke

28 x 5 x 32 cm

Garden chairs

Giardimo LAB String II

Table lamps

Oyoy Table Lamp Kasa 50 cm, Red

E14

Children's shelving

CHF266.–

Ferm Living Prerd bookshelf

In my «Pia’s Picks» series, I regularly showcase my favourite finds – things I might not need, but definitely want.

Header image: Ferm Living

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Pia Seidel

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Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.ch

Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.

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