Clashing in the best possible way, Tomato & Sky is the bold colour combo shaking up interiors this season. Pairing a rich, juicy red with soft sky blue, this palette feels fresh, playful and full of personality – a visual contrast that reflects the wider appetite for more expressive, mood-driven styling.
Whether introduced through statement upholstery, abstract prints or smaller accents like glassware and cushions, this contrast-led trend brings a lively, confident energy to any space.
Here are the Times2 top picks from across Europe to whet the appetite.
This Tomato Red Iris cushion at approximately €40 by Claire Louise is made from either poly/linen or faux suede, is cut and sewn by hand in the UK, and can – like all of these suggestions – be shipped to Malta.
This Laura Ashley Thorncliff Daisy Sky Blue Outdoor Rug at €285 can be shipped to Malta by Traumteppich in Germany.
Here’s a characterful piece to make you smile, a hand-crafted and hand-painted fantastical porcelain Grimace vase with lid from the Folkifunki collection designed by Spanish artist and industrial product designer Jaime Hayon. It’s available from Micucci Interiors, and it’s price might not keep you smiling (€677). Dominated by blue and red watercolour accents with gold detailing, the shape of this decorative piece is very folkloric, with a dash of surreal and humorous approach.
This strawberry-shaped ceramic bowl is currently on sale at Matalan for €5.95 which we think is a bargain!
This Romero retro armchair from Covet House is a lounge chair where the geometric sleek lines merge with comfort. It is inspired by the boldest side of modernism, featuring oblique armrests with a fully upholstered body in high-end fabric. It has a slim leg style made of metal and a small ball foot, providing a sophisticated accent profile to it.
This statement cushion from Fabric Snug is made with handprinted linen by designer Jessie de Sallis figs in red blue colorways. Made in the UK, it has a plain neutral back and is ruffled in Ian Mankin Devon Peony.
This blue glass vase for €21 from Next here in Malta adds understated elegance.
An elegant and distinguished lamp from Mindthegap‘s Transylvanian Roots Collection, with red, blue and soft yellow hues in a large embroidered traditional folk design. Finished with red cotton fringes and fitted with reversible gimbal and white fabric lining.
Also from Mindthegap – their Sundance Villa collection – this sophisticated mural design is a statement work of art and an expression of a marvellous Greek villa. Fabulous Hellenic ornaments and motifs are combined in a hand-painted large design showing seaside inspired elements in a bold wallpaper design that reminds of an ancient palazzo wall. It’s also available in sunny yellow or deep sunset red.
At €11.50, this ceramic soup plate, the Dolce Vita Pomodora, from Easy Life, is far easier on the wallet and still adds a pop of colour to any kitchen.
Add a tough of fun to your sky blue and tomato with this Anna G. corkscrew with a blue dress by Alessi’s designer A. Mendini, which can be shipped to Malta by The Design Gift Shop.
This Laura Ashley Lilith Poppy Red Outdoor Rug at €285 can be shipped to Malta by Traumteppich in Germany.
The prints at the top of this article Read Wine for Two and Sophisticated Dog are both available for €12.56 from Desenio.
