Is it a sticky red kitchen?

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

Sure, it can be tacky if the color is over the top 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 kitchen red. Whether it’s on the walls or even 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 a maroon or wine color. 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 sleek appliances and decor.

Remember, it doesn’t have to be the paint that makes a kitchen red. Use the aforementioned accessories, like a shiny stand mixer or vintage-style red bread box on the counter, or incorporate some red mosaic tiles into the backsplash or counters. 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 tacky: bright, cheery, sophisticated, energetic, yes, but tacky, no!