Red color in the interior of the kitchen: 5 tips and 85 inspiring photos

Red kitchen

Red color more actively affects the psyche and consciousness of a person, both positively and negatively, therefore it is necessary to use it in the interior in moderation, in the right shades and well-thought-out combinations.

  • The red kitchen has the following advantages: stimulates the appetite of households, stimulates their mental activity, creates an atmosphere of hospitality;
  • Disadvantages of the kitchen in red: an abundance of red tires, annoys, provokes mental tension and anxiety;

Little red kitchen in the interior

  • Who is suitable and not suitable: The red kitchen is suitable for hypotensive and is contraindicated for hypertensive patients, since this color raises pressure, it is also a great option for extroverts and large originals, energetic, active, hospitable people. But, if you value peace and quiet in the house, then the kitchen in red is not the best choice;
  • Optical color properties: red visually brings objects closer, expands and makes them heavier in appearance.

For those who have just started planning kitchen design or want to refresh an already formed interior, we have prepared 5 design tips and 100 kitchen photos with red color in the interior for your inspiration.

5 design tips on how to enter the red color in the kitchen interior

1. Do not overdo it with red, even if you have a large kitchen

Consider the optical properties described above in red, setting large or small kitchen. Since red visually brings, expands and makes more massive pieces of furniture or walls, it is more appropriate in the interior of spacious kitchens, which lack a sense of intimacy and comfort. However, the scarlet gamma is so active that this color should not be used as a background and dominant even in very large rooms, and white, beige, gray companions and an abundance of wood will help to balance it.

Red kitchen interior

2. In the interior of a small kitchen, use red as accents.

In the interior of a small kitchen, it is better to use red color only as accents that will not overload the space, but will bring the necessary impulse of energy or comfort. For example, it can be chairs, dishes, decor, textiles or appliances.

Red accents in the interior of a small kitchen

Red technique

  • Red chairs

However, the red kitchen set is quite acceptable, if the wall decoration has a neutral color, and it is better - white as in the photo below.

  • Little red kitchen

3. Consider the temperature of the red and the orientation of the kitchen

Red color belongs to warm colors, but not everything is so simple, because some of its shades may be cold. therefore choosing wallpaper for the red kitchen, the tone of paint for walls and kitchen furniture, try to remember the well-known rule: the “northern” rooms should be “warmed” with warm shades of red (the first photo), and the “southern” ones - cold (the bottom photo).

Red kitchen in the interior

Red kitchen on the south side

According to the same principle, try to choose additional and auxiliary colors of the interior. For example, in the kitchen, which lacks natural light, paired with scarlet will look great yellow, sand, beige shades.

Red and yellow walls in the kitchen

In the well-lit "southern" kitchen will add a little cool and fresh cool companion colors: blue, blue, gray, pink shades.

Kitchen in red and blue tones

Also balance the glow of red will help glossy facades, glazed tiles, glass, chrome and metal surfaces.

  • Interior red-white kitchen

4. Do not paint walls entirely red

It is not necessary to completely paint the walls with red paint or glue red wallpapers on them, but you can draw a single accent wall with scarlet, as shown in the next selection of photos.

Accent wall in the kitchen interior

Accent wall in the kitchen interior

Red walls in the interior of the kitchen

Red walls in the interior of the kitchen

Red wallpaper in the interior of the kitchen

About the selection of wallpaper and wall paint read here and here.

5. In drawing up the color scheme of the interior, be guided by the principles of color combinations.

Whether you are planning the interior of the future red kitchen or want to refresh the look of the already formed environment, create a good combination of colors and the desired atmosphere with color schemes and a color circle. How to learn how to make the right color combinations on your own can be seen in this video.

You can also find your palette on special sites such as Color Palettes, Color Balance, etc., which make up the color gamut of the background (main) complementary and accompanying shades. Here are the combinations with yellow, blue, green, gray, beige colors we found in the base of the site Color Palettes.

  • Color schemes Color palettes

Photo Gallery

For your inspiration, we have compiled a large selection of photos of red kitchens, as well as white and red, black and red, and other design options in a variety of styles.

Red and white kitchen in the interior

The most versatile and secure option, especially relevant for the design of a small kitchen.

Red and white kitchen

Red and white kitchen

Red and white kitchen

  • White and red kitchen
  • Red and white kitchen

Black and red kitchen in the interior

This contrast range is more suitable for kitchens in the style Art Deco, minimalism, modern, loft and, of course, pop art.

  • Black and red kitchen
  • Black kitchen with red accents

Black and red kitchen

Black and red kitchen


Black and red kitchen

Black and red kitchen

Black and red kitchen

Black and red kitchen

Burgundy Kitchens

Bordeaux kitchens are a great alternative to the bright red kitchen design that looks great in both modern and traditional design.

  • Bordeaux Kitchen

Bordeaux Kitchen

Maroon cuisine

Kitchen with a red apron

If you want to add some bright spots to the color scheme of the interior, then you can arrange a red kitchen apron. The following photo collection presents examples. glass apron, mosaic, tiled, "Hog" or brick.

Red apron and white kitchen

Brick apron

  • Red apron and white kitchen
  • Red apron and black kitchen

Kitchens with red curtains and textiles

If you hang red curtains in the kitchen in any style, you will make it cozy and warm, but it is better to avoid bulk curtains of completely scarlet fabric - the red curtains will be much more harmonious in a cage, polka dot or strip.

Red curtains in the kitchen

Red curtains in the kitchen

Red roller blinds

Red tablecloth

Classic Red Kitchens

In classic style and other traditional directions like country music and Provence furniture does not look bright red, but burgundy, terracotta, madder and other muted or deep shades.

Classic red kitchen


Red Country Kitchen

Classic red kitchen

Classic red kitchen

Red kitchen in the style of pop art

Red kitchen in the interior in the style of pop art is appropriate as in any other. If you want to freshen up the design of your red kitchen a bit, then you can easily do this by hanging retro posters on the walls and adding a few black and white accents to the decor.

Red kitchen in the style of pop art

Red kitchen in the style of pop art

Red kitchen in the style of pop art

Red kitchen in the style of pop art

Red in combination with other colors

Red is perfectly combined not only with the base colors: black, white, gray, beige, but also with neutral green, cold blue, and warm yellow.

Blue red kitchen

Red and green kitchen

Red and green kitchen

Gray-red kitchen

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2 Comments

  1. given says

    Red,
    Of course the color of an amateur, I would be even
    she did not dare to say it, but my friend ordered a red kitchen for herself and is very pleased.
    We both ordered kitchens at the Beaver factory, I just have a calmer color, and she
    so bright. And each found what I was looking for. The main thing is the quality of the kitchens
    great I wish everyone to find the kitchen exactly to your taste.

  2. Emma says

    I do not know, depending on where the kitchen is taken and what is your apartment interior and of course the nature. I'm at the Beaver factory, I ordered the kitchen, a model called Caroline. Looks just gorgeous. Red and white. And I tell you that the eyes do not get tired. I personally feel very comfortable in such a kitchen.

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