Step Into This Bold, Chef-Worthy Kitchen

In just one week, this eat-in kitchen is reborn as a sleek and vibrant place to prep and serve food in style. To stay on budget, the room's footprint is kept as is, while the existing cabinets are sanded, primed and updated with high-gloss, cranberry-red paint.

The existing cabinets are covered with a cranberry-red paint that contrasts with the cool shade of blue-gray on the surrounding walls. When pairing reds, whites and blues, choose unexpected tones to prevent a thematic look.

Interior designers ensure a well-balanced kitchen by sticking with a perfect mix of materials. In this kitchen, the cabinets are glossy and rich, while the butcher-block countertop is flat and neutral. To help tone down the intensity of the red cabinet color, reflective blue tiles are installed from the top of the counter all the way up to the ceiling.

For a classic yet on-trend look, the basic hardware is replaced with high-end satin brass pulls that add warmth against the glossy red drawers and door fronts. To add a layered element, the brass hardware is paired with the stainless steel sink. To successfully mix metals in a room, choose no more than two different finishes.