Red-Hot Kitchen

A warm color palette transforms this bleak kitchen into an Old World culinary dream.

Color Correction : Episode HCCOR-206 -- More Projects »
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After: Warmer Environment
Ramos gives them a warmer shade of red and pairs it with tan and black to create the aged, worldly look they want. She adds track lighting, which is great for a kitchen because it's flexible and a bench that doubles as extra storage. To highlight the granite countertops, they use black ceramic tiles for the new backsplash.

Constance's Color Tip:


  • Red is known to stimulate the appetite, making it perfect for a kitchen.

textured paint (TEX100) - Modern Masters
yellow paint (Bronzed Beige, 2151-50), red paint (Cinnamon, 2174-20), tan paint (Princeton Gold, HC-14), charcoal paint (Ashley Gray, HC-87) - Benjamin Moore
fabric for bench seat (red and gold stripes, 5331) - Michael Levine
area rug (Sardinia Chin, 0081675366721) - Linens 'n Things
track lighting (008938240000), pantry kit cabinet (094803042350) - Home Depot



Resources
paint
Modern Masters
Website: www.modernmasters.com

paint
Benjamin Moore
Website: www.benjaminmoore.com

decorative project materials
Michael Levine, Inc.
Website: www.mlfabric.com

inspiration location
Il Cielo
Website: www.ilcielo.com
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