Red kitchen ideas – ways to use this bold shade elegantly

When most of us think of red kitchen ideas, we imagine traditional, rustic kitchens with punchy colored cabinetry, or contemporary glossy spaces with lipstick red cabinet fronts. 

And while, of course, you can find beautiful examples of both below, it's worth knowing that red kitchen ideas can span anything from rusty terracotta through to dark cherry – in a whole range of styles. 

So if you’re considering a red kitchen or simply looking for inspirational kitchen ideas to kickstart your kitchen remodel, thinking outside of the box can really pay off.

We've listed our favorite red kitchen ideas – some include all-red kitchens, others are subtler, with touches of red that you could add right now to update a kitchen you feel needs a quick refresh.