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What's 'Tomato Girl Summer' and How Can You Get the Look in Your Home?

Juicy reds, patterned tile, Old World history — the Italian-inspired fashion trend is sweeping TikTok. Take these steps to get the same Mediterranean style in your home.

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Ideas to Bring Tomato Girl Summer into Your Home

TikTok is an incubator for all types of fashion and home trends. There has been cottagecore, forestcore, coastal grandma aesthetic and, most recently, barbiecore. But over the past summer, a new trend has taken center stage that's all about recreating the romance of Italy: tomato girl summer. Tomato girls love wearing sundresses (especially if they're red), strolling through the farmer's market and hosting picnics or outdoor dinners complete with pasta, cheeses and adorable tableware. And although it's mostly a fashion and lifestyle trend, it deserves to be a part of your interiors, too. After all, tomato girls love their aesthetics. Read on to discover how exactly to get that Italian summertime feel at home.

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Photo: Karyn Millet, Evens Architects, Stagers: Darra Baker, Contractor: California Buildings, Inc.. From: Alana Homesley.

Incorporate Pops of Red

The heart of tomato girl summer is just what it sounds like — embracing fiery reds. While you may not want to paint your whole house red, it's easy to add in pops here and there, like this warm reddish-orange sofa the color of tomatoes fresh off the vine. Taper candle sconces and worn leather ottomans round out the Italianate vibes.

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Keep it Classic in the Bedroom

This breezy space has all of the elements of a tomato girl bedroom. The white walls and ceiling make it feel bright, the iron canopy bed is grand yet simple and the carved wooden nightstands add a touch of history. A settee and drink table are the perfect spot for a cappuccino in the morning or Aperol spritz in the afternoon.

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Photo: Karyn Millet, Evens Architects, Stagers: Darra Baker, Contractor: California Buildings, Inc.. From: Alana Homesley.

Create a Spot for Al Fresco Dining

No Italian-inspired trend would be complete without a place for outdoor dinner parties. A long wooden table has farmhouse flair and plenty of room for big bowls of pasta, bottles of wine, and friends and family to gather around. Fresh flowers and fruit make easy decor.

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