Colour Trend - Tomato

Red is a classic colour choice for the autumn/winter months but we often feel the need to go for deeper and darker reds such as claret and wine to give a cosy and traditional festive feel. Why not opt for a more cheery and contemporary TOMATO tone this season that gives a fresh blend of red and orange for a rich and tasty autumnal ambiance. This distinctive colour will look wonderful in both modern and traditional homes and can be partnered with a wide range of interior decor styles.

Colour Palette

This gorgeous red colour tone looks great partnered with cosy cream, muted orange and maroon for a deep and rich colour palette that reflect the changing colours of the season. For a more botanical feel then partner tomato red with mustard, sage green or lilac grey to give a colourful yet sophisticated interior style that is reflective of a cool autumn/winter garden. If you prefer a more sleek and minimal interior then add bursts of tomato to a simple crisp white interior or partner with monochrome and pewter for a masculine ambiance with a hint of cheerful colour.

Cushions

Red is the perfect accent colour for a winter home interior and it works wonderfully as a cushion colour to add a visual focal point to a sofa or bed space. For a classic wintery feel select simple white and tomato red cushions in textural knitted fabrics or Nordic prints that will create a warm and cosy space to curl up and relax. For a more modern design select monochrome and tomato geometric prints that will look great in a minimal interior space. If you prefer more traditional and elegant designs that partner plain tomato red cushions with delicate floral and vine print patterns that will create colour and detail that works particularly well in living room and conservatory interiors.

Upholstery

Coloured upholstery is one of the hottest trends for autumn/winter 2015 and with Christmas fast approaching what better way to add some festive cheer to your home than with some tomato red seating that will transfer seamlessly into the spring/summer season. Classic oak dining chairs will look great with a rich tomato red seat pad for a pop of elegant colour or for a more vintage look then select white painted furniture items and upholster with a heart or polka dot, tomato fabric for a cosy and uplifting shabby chic interior. If you prefer a traditional, period home then select tomato coloured velvet fabric and upholster a co-ordinating sofa, foot stool and chaise lounge for a luxurious and glamorous finish.

Accessories

The beauty of this bold colour tone is that it can be complimented with a vast range of home accessories. For a vintage, kitsch style then select gorgeous pastel toned accessories in floral or polka dot designs that look particularly stylish on crockery and ornaments, displayed in a crisp white or tomato red dresser. For a more sleek and modern look then select black, white and silver accessories such as candle holders, vases and photo frames that will stand out against the rich red backdrop. If you wish to create a more classic, glamorous finish then select cosy cream and gold accessories that will add a period style elegance to your home.

Furniture

Classic oak furniture will look fabulous in a cosy tomato red interior space and will create a warm and welcoming environment with a hint of country cottage charm. For a shabby chic interior design, opt for crisp white or soft grey painted furniture with accents of natural wood for an elegant vintage appearance. If you prefer a dramatic look in your home interior, select bold, black painted furniture items with classic panels and carvings concentrating on statement items such as dining tables, dressers and bed frames for added impact.

For more ideas on using a tomato red colour scheme in your home interior, take a look at this week’s latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Tomato Colour Trend