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Kitchen gone red!

13 years ago
So I am painting my kitchen a "rustic red" and I am super nervous for the outcome... darker, bold, etc. Typically red is good for an accent wall but I didn't know if anyone had any other advice about making a whole kitchen red. I've only painted one wall so far. The other walls are pretty busy with oak cabinets and such. Does anyone else have a very bold kitchen or room to make me feel better about this execution?? I want to make sure I am not making a bold mistake. But sometimes I need to take risks I guess...pictures to come when finished
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Comments (12)

  • 13 years ago
    Can you give the name of the paint color and manufacturer? Oak cabs, what kind of flooring?
  • 13 years ago
    Yes, rusty red, behr ultra paint and primer in one, semi gloss. Flooring is worn laminate white tiles with tan grout. Eventually getting real tile
  • 13 years ago
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    I think it's wonderful you're going with a bold choice. Do keep in mind that it will take a few days to get accustomed to the new color-be patient. Room pics for inspiration and ideas for tile... I think a nice gray slate or a slate looking porcelain (easy maintenance) floor. Go bold with backsplash-hand painted tiles-STUNNING! Hope this is helpful. Good Luck!

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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hi, you are daring just by asking for so many opinions! True confessions, I voted against because I prefer neutral bases upon which accent colors can be changed for each season, event, holiday...quite dramatically. But with that said, this is your space so I can't wait to see the photos!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    Hi ascotty, Marie here.
    I'm with insideout on this one. Red is such a bold statement, and a pain to paint over. (two coats of primer for sure...)
    If you really want the red, have a design plan - how you are going to bring that red into the room, and just not paint it on the walls, but incorporate it in other ways (eg: drapery, upholstery, dinnerware, artwork, painted furniture etc.).
    This is why designs fail, not having a plan. Bold colours work, but it needs to make sense why you used it, repeat it and make it work! Good luck...
  • 13 years ago
    I love this idea! Good for you for being so brave. As long as you plan to stay in your house for awhile I say go for it. Neutral kitchens are a dime a dozen and I think it's great that you're thinking out of the (neutral) box!
  • 13 years ago
    creeser, funny, I wouldn't have paired red with those cabinets but it works! That looks really good.
  • 13 years ago
    Bobbi, I wouldn't have either, but found this and I think the red fits the rustic red ascotty might be going with. Loved how it looked with the oak cabinets.
  • 13 years ago
    I agree that it would be helpful to see the shade of red that you are using. I don't find a crimson red an appetizing color for a kitchen, whereas the paprika color in creeser's post is quite lovely.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Are you painting over the cabinets or just the walls?

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  • 13 years ago
    I am painting just the walls for now. I will eventually paint the cabinets if it clashes. I also need new flooring and countertops, considering my countertop is hunter green! Hopefully I will attach pictures soon. Still painting