Kitchen ideas

Known for its connection to

energy and passion, bold red
is an excellent choice for keen
cooks who love to entertain

• Consider whether cooler red (more

blue) or warmer red (more orange)

BOLD RED
tones will work in your space, and the
amount of natural light you have. If
your kitchen gets very little daylight,
will a red décor scheme feel IDEAL
overpowering? If so, you might want ABOVE AN
to use it as an accent colour instead.
ISLAND Spectrum Red antique-style Smiths wall
• Rich burgundy is especially suited to 1.7L pyramid clock, £60, Lime Lace
country kitchens and looks timeless Chelsea 8-inch dome kettle in Red,
mixed with warmer taupe-grey door pendant in Burgundy, £30, Dunelm
fronts and worktops in black granite, £79, Industville
white composite or warm wood.

• Modern high-gloss cherry red

cabinetry will reflect the light in the
kitchen, adding depth to the colour
during different times of the day.
White worktops and splashbacks will
keep the colour scheme feeling fresh
and contemporary.

• A red splashback or red metro tiles

are great ways to inject energy into the 12cm cast iron
kitchen, especially when combined casserole in Graduated
with cabinetry in neutral colours. A Red, £25, ProCook
sliver of red goes a long way to add a
touch of personality to an otherwise
understated kitchen.

Vospeed stand mixer

in Red, currently
£89.99, Amazon

8 cup 1L ceramic
cafetiere in Red, Herogo silicone kitchen
Anchovies & Mackerel storage £17.50, Habitat utensils in Red, £22.99 for a
tin set, £9.95, The Northern Line 25-piece set, Amazon

Hampton kitchen in
Crimson, from £5,090,
Smile Kitchens

Kitchen cupboard
paint in washable matt
finish in Soho, £24.99
for 750ml, Rust-Oleum

Soft Sheen moisture

resistant and easy-clean
paint in Medina Quarter,
£29 for 1L, COAT

Maison Deco Refresh

Kitchen paint for cupboards,
worktops and splashbacks
in Burgundy Satin, £27 for
750ml, Homebase