10 Reasons to Make a Splash With Tomato Red

Tomato red is a surprisingly versatile hue — it’s bold yet classic, fresh and modern yet comfortingly traditional. And with the markets (and perhaps your own backyard) overflowing with juicy red tomatoes, now seems like an ideal time to give this color a go. If you’ve been looking for a way to spice up your rooms, see if one of these reasons convinces you to give tomato red a try.

1. Tomato red highlights architectural shapes. Tomato red with a touch of berry turns a steeply sloped ceiling into an eye-catching feature. Paired with crisp white, the effect is light and modern.

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Or try tomato red on a single piece, like the barn door shown here, to create a focal point in a neutral room.

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2. Tomato red brings vibrancy to dark, overlooked spots. Wake up a built-in bookcase or china cabinet by painting the interior a fresh tomato red. Or bring a dash of glamour to a small powder room or closet by painting the interior in this warm hue.


3. Tomato red makes cool modern spaces pop. Black, white and natural wood make a hip combo, but the look can be a little boring. Spice things up by adding upholstered pieces, such as these from Ligne Roset’s Togo line, in tomato red. Reminiscent of Technicolor films and a popular choice for original midcentury pieces, this classic shade of red still fits in easily with current tastes.


4. Tomato red works in summer with pale aqua. If you think of red as only a fall or winter color, you haven’t seen it work its magic with aqua. A dash of tomato red, as on these custom pillow covers, adds zip to watery blues, so it’s the perfect accent for summer.

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5. Tomato red brings richness to an autumnal palette. When the weather starts to turn crisp, tomato red brings a vibrant note to a palette of fall gold, plum and tobacco. For a less expected look, bring in an accent or two in rich peacock blue — the hue works because it’s the color of a deep blue autumn sky.

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6. Tomato red punctuates a neutral kitchen. Grays and whites giving your kitchen a case of the blahs? Try bringing in a set of glossy tomato-red bar stools or pep up your stovetop with a shiny new tomato-red Dutch oven.

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Or pick up the red hue of the knobs on your stove with a pair of red barn lights. Suspended over a chalkboard wall, they look equal parts classic and current.

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7. Tomato red looks elegant in traditional interiors. Walls awash in tomato-red paint make a sitting room feel cozy and luxurious. Pair the rich walls with equally saturated chocolate brown, gold and black.

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8. Tomato red makes a strong first impression. Make a bold entrance with a bright red door — it’s fresh and eye catching, and it goes well with a range of house colors.

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Don’t want to paint your door? Try a tomato-red bench or chair on the porch instead.


9. Tomato-red artwork draws the eye. If you wish you could change the look of your rental but are not allowed to paint, look for a big, bold piece of art in red instead. It begs for a gallery-white wall as a backdrop, so your plain walls will seem intentional.

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10. A little tomato red goes a long way. Red quickens the pulse, which means that even a dash can make a big impact in a room. Try adding a pair of tomato-red pillows, a red vase or even just a bouquet of red blooms for a quick change.

Tell us: Do you love red? Share a photo of how you use it around your home in the Comments.

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