Is it a sticky red kitchen?

Choosing a bold color in any room is always a little scary, but it can also add flair and character to a home. Some rooms work better with bold, bright colors and others work better with soft, calming colors. A kitchen is one of those rooms that can handle bright colors, even red, whether it’s the walls painted red, or a combination or powered accessories, or a combination of both.

Sure, it can be in poor taste if the color is overdone or too bright or even in too much space. But it can also be done with great taste and add a charm that makes the kitchen a star. A few different reds work well in kitchens, depending on the decor and feel the homeowner wants.

Cherry red is a great red kitchen. Whether it’s on the walls or even in the cabinets with a bright white accent, it will brighten up the room and give it a cheery feel. Many kitchen accessories are now available in red to play with color, and with cherry, the accessories will match very well.

Another nice color is a darker red, like maroon or burgundy. This makes for a more sophisticated look and also works great as an accent paint color, perhaps under a chair rail or just on a wall, paired with a more neutral beige. Deep red pairs well with stylish appliances and decor.

Remember, it doesn’t have to be the paint that makes a kitchen red. Use the aforementioned accessories like a bright stand mixer or a vintage-style red bread box on the counter, or incorporate some red mosaic tiles into the backsplash or countertops. Red is said to increase energy levels, and that’s not a bad thing in a kitchen.

So the answer is no, a red kitchen is not in bad taste: bright, cheerful, sophisticated, energetic, yes, but in bad taste, no!