New Kitchen Color
ju-ju
Why not use the cranberry in the kitchen on one dramatic accent wall?? Preferably paint it on a wall that is clearly visible from the great room, and this will keep the red continuous throughout the 2 open spaces and it will not be over powering. Cranberry accents and accessories in both rooms will tie them together.
crawdad58
Hope you decided to go for it. I painted my kitchen red 2 years ago and I love it!!!! I've gotten so many compliments. My kitchen will be red for quite som time to come
Concerned DIL
I've had a red kitchen to two years as well and love it! I suggest you buy good paint if you are going to paint a dark color. We use Benjamin Moore paint and it covers really well. We could have gotten away with one coat but did two because we bought so much paint.
Dutch Mother
I didn't have time to read all responses, but if your cabinets have some molding to them, you could paint them an off-white or light tan and rub some light stain on them (I love Golden Pecan by Minwax) and that will look yummy with your red as well as go w/ french country. Go with a deep red, too- NOT bright, fire engine as that will be too brassy. And remember if you don't like it you can always paint over it- paint is cheap! P.S. I have a red dining room w/ tan trim and it is luscious!
LuckyFrog76
I have a Chinese theme in my kitchen, a lot of red, and I LOVE it. I have red valances in the windows, red dishtowels hanging up, and one wall of red-painted cupboards. The floor is wooden, and I have red, beige, and tan striped rugs on the floor. It looks so cheery. Just don't go overboard. Keep it to accents, I'd say.
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