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June 22nd, 2011 admin Comments off

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Red Kitchen Design: Boldness and Elegancy

Red kitchen design is really awesome. Since red is the color of vibrant peppers, tomatoes and spices, red paint or red accessories in the kitchen will bring a wowing effect to your kitchen interior. Though red color will give you energy and increase your appetite, you should be careful since its excessive use may cause anxiety or make your room feel smaller.

Using red kitchen accessories is the easiest way to make a bold interior design statement and at the same time maintain the calmness of the atmosphere. Considering red for such kitchen appliances as a red mixer, toaster or microwave will produce unexpected and eye-pleasing change.

Red and black kitchens look sexy and dramatic, just as a woman wearing a little black dress with red lipstick and red heels. You can make your own red and/or black kitchen accessories with a hot glue gun. Just apply a red/black ribbon to the top and bottom of ordinary plain white chandelier shades to give them new life.

You can use red in your kitchen in delicate ways. A very good interior design trick is leaving an exposed brick in the room. This will provide a vintage charm and bring in a red color at the same time. Combine it with rich wood cabinets and a cooper range hood. By leaving the rest of the colors neutral in your kitchen you will put a special emphasis on the red brick.

Though red is a strong color, it can be incredibly feminine at the same time. Try to soften it by giving it a retro vibe. Pair bright white walls with a red and white vinyl floor. Create an unsophisticated contrast by adding red sink and a white tablecloth.

Red is a bold color and using it requires a little courage. By opting for red kitchen design and red kitchen accessories you will make a statement in your room and make it bold, cliché free and elegant at the same time. You may hire a professional interior decorator in Los Angeles to avoid possible mistakes since red is not a safe color to experiment with.

About the Author

Olga Rechdouni, Allied Member, ASID, owner and founder of Duroque has over 15 years of experience in interior decorating and furniture design. Receiving her degree in Interior Design from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising while partnering with many furniture manufacturers, designers, and importing companies has given Olga experience, growth, and distinction in the Interior Design industry. Under Olga’s direction and perspective Duroque puts a vivid touch of sophistication on the latest trends in fashion, art, design and technology. By combining objects of a different era and cultural origin, the signature style of Duroque is displayed prominently in every project.

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