28 Red Kitchens That Prove Color Can Energize Your Space

If you are attracted to the idea of a red kitchen, there are plenty of ways to incorporate this striking shade, from wall paint and cabinetry to appliances and decor. Red is a versatile color that can work in any style kitchen, from contemporary to modern, farmhouse, rustic, and beyond.

There are shades of red—from soft and rosy to deep, jewel-toned, or bright—that will energize your space without overwhelming your senses. Pair reds with neutrals like white, black, gray, and brown, or mix it with other colors like blue, yellow, or green for a bolder look.

Check out these red kitchens in a range of styles and shades for inspiration.

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Pair With Pale Gray

deVOL Kitchens

Paint kitchen cabinetry in a dark red color, and use a paler color on the inside to provide contrast. In this space from deVOL Kitchens, rich red cabinets with pale gray interiors make a classic match.

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Accent With Red

Maite Granda

A few bold accents will have you seeing red in an otherwise neutral space. Interior designer Maite Granda woke up this pristine white and gray kitchen with electric red bar stools and an oversized sculptural floor lamp.

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Stick to Red Base Cabinets

Sarah Jefferys Architecture + Interiors / Photo by Morten Smidt

Pair red base cabinetry with white upper cabinetry in a small space to keep the color from overwhelming. Sarah Jefferys Architecture + Interiors chose glossy flat-front cabinetry in this renovated brownstone kitchen that reflect light from the glass bulb pendants and wall of windows to the balcony outside.

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Install a Red Banquette

Design by Maestri Studio / Photo by Stephen Karlisch

An orange-red channel-tufted corner banquette will brighten up any kitchen. In this space from Maestri Studio, it's paired with abstract green marbled wallpaper, bright white trim, black-and-white graphic tile flooring, and gold accents for a high-glam look.

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Create a Country Feel

Fantastic Frank

Mix red with other shades to create a lived-in feel in a in country-style kitchen. This Swedish country house from Fantastic Frank has wine red cabinetry and a matching range hood. The backsplash combines shades of primary yellow and blue for a bold geometric look in the homey space.

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Try a Ruby Red Shade

Design by Space Factory / Photo by Herve Goluza

Ruby red accents will add a sophisticated feel to a modern kitchen. Space Factory paired a striking red faceted island with inlaid flooring in shades of red and pink in this modern kitchen, balancing the strong color with plenty of white and black.

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Choose Red Appliances

Design by MA Allen Interiors / Big Chill / Photo by Catherine Nguyen

Turn up the energy in a basement kitchenette with red appliances. This Raleigh, NC, guest suite designed by MA Allen Interiors features a retro fridge and cherry red microwave from Big Chill that is balanced with white walls, butcher block countertops and open shelving, and dusky blue base cabinetry.

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Mix in Red Chairs

Pluck Kitchens

Upholstered or painted red kitchen table chairs will brighten a neutral kitchen. This space from Pluck Kitchens mixes chairs in primary shades of red and yellow with a marble oval-shaped table in the extra-wide galley kitchen lined with soothing sage green cabinetry and terracotta countertops and a matching backsplash.

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Pair With Rustic Finishes

Officine Gullo

Elevate a rustic kitchen with red accents. This luxury kitchen from Officine Gullo includes custom base cabinetry and appliances in fire engine red contrasted with rustic finishes like stone and wood and patterned backsplash tiles for a mix of old and new.

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Create an Accent Wall

Fantastic Frank

Bright cherry red cabinetry will create a bold contemporary look in an open-concept kitchen. Fantastic Frank combined red cabinetry in a matte finish with stainless steel fixtures and a concrete backsplash to create a striking kitchen accent wall.

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Mix Dark and Light Tones

Ashley Montgomery Design

Pair rich burgundy red with light blue-gray and light wood cabinetry to create a warm feel in a large country-style kitchen. Ashley Montgomery Design combined the rich red island with an aged copper countertop for a nuanced feel.

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Try a Red Vintage Runner

Marie Flanigan Interiors

Pair dark stone flooring with a red runner to ground a white-walled kitchen. Marie Flanigan Interiors added color, pattern, and warmth to this bright space with a vintage red patterned runner near the sink.

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Opt for Soft Rosy Reds

deVOL Kitchens

Pair rosy red cabinetry with shades of red tile and blush walls to create a soft and inviting feel in a traditional kitchen, like this space from deVOL Kitchens. The shades of red finishes are complemented with antique decor and fixtures, dark wood and stone finishes, and brass hardware to add warmth.

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Paint Window Trim Red

Marie Flanigan Interiors

Energize a neutral kitchen with an unexpected flash of red by painting the window trim. Marie Flanigan Interiors paired the red trim with natural wood finishes in this modern farmhouse kitchen.

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Balance With Green Cabinets

deVOL Kitchens

Pair antique red walls with green cabinetry to highlight the beautiful bones of an older home, like this space from deVOL Kitchens. Brass accents add extra warmth to the cozy space.

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Choose Red Cookware

Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls

Decorate an all-white kitchen with small bright red accessories. Leanne Ford Interiors brought this compact kitchen with a U-shaped layout to life by displaying a mix of red cookware and decor on open shelving, from the enameled cookware to the tomato soup can planters in the window.

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Paint the Pantry Red

Design by Maestri Studio / Photo by Stephen Karlisch

Create a moment of drama by painting your hidden kitchen pantry in a bright shade of tomato red. Maestri Studio painted the wood-paneled walls, open shelving, and cabinetry behind the black doors of this vibrant kitchen in a shock of red that feels like a surprise every time the door opens.

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Try Dark Red Accents

Erin Williamson Design

A few dark red accents will add depth to a kitchen decorated in shades of white, black, and dark brown wood. Erin Williamson Design chose a vintage red and brown rug and rusty red throw pillows on the banquette of this spacious eat-in kitchen that add dimension to the neutral space.

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Pair With Mustard Yellow

deVOL Kitchens

Pair burgundy red cabinets with mustard yellow walls for a traditional kitchen, like this English space from deVOL Kitchens.

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Focus on Small Details

Marie Flanigan Interiors

Even a small dose of red will go a long way in a neutral kitchen. Marie Flanigan Interiors chose a range with signature red knobs to complement this kitchen finished with rich wood and stone and navy cabinets.

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Pair Beige With Brick Red

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Red accents add warmth to a neutral space. Kendall Wilkinson Design paired a brick red subway tile backsplash with beige flat-front cabinetry and gray countertops in this modern kitchen. The nearby breakfast nook has red chairs and a copper pendant light that spreads the color accent throughout the space.

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Try a Red Brick Tile Floor

Marie Flanigan Interiors

Introduce a subtle dose of red with brick tile flooring. Marie Flanigan Interiors gave this farmhouse kitchen pantry a timeless European-inspired feel with red brick floors, white walls and Shaker cabinetry, and dark wood countertops.

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Try a Red Backsplash

Officine Gullo

Give your kitchen a retro feel with high-gloss red cabinetry and a matching backsplash. Officine Gullo paired this wall of cranberry red cabinetry with shiny stainless steel accents that add cool-toned contrast to the fiery shade.

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Hang Red Kitchen Wall Art

Pluck Kitchens

Decorate the walls of a light neutral kitchen with a red painting that will focus the eye and energize the space, like this space from Pluck Kitchens.

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Pair With Black Granite

deVOL Kitchens

Mix dark red cabinetry with a matching backsplash and black granite countertops to create a rich and calming palette in a traditional kitchen with a streamlined sensibility. Bronze accents and cream paint on the wall above the backsplash add warmth to this space from deVOL Kitchens,

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Mix With Stone and Wood

Design by Bockus Payne / Justin Miers Photography

Energize an outdoor kitchen space with a shot of red. Bockus Payne incorporated red steel support trusses in this spacious outdoor kitchen and lounge space that add contrast with stone and wood finishes.

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Create a Red Centerpiece

Design by Bockus Payne / Justin Miers Photography

Inside, a monumental ceiling-mounted range hood with integrated lighting carries the signature red details on the outside of the home inside. The sculptural hood is finished with a lattice detail that to create a striking centerpiece in this contemporary kitchen from Bockus Payne.

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Choose a Red Patterned Rug

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors

Disrupt a black-and-white kitchen palette with a spot of red. Tyler Karu Design + Interiors chose a patterned rug with a red background and shades of blue and cream to anchor this historic Maine kitchen renovation.