How to Decorate a Kitchen With Black & Red Appliances

Paint the walls a color that accentuates your cabinets and your style. If you’re going with a sleek, modern style, white or off-white walls are a pleasing choice. If you’re going for a warm look, try a beige shade.

Select cabinets that help balance the dark colors in your kitchen. White cabinets add brightness and they provide a pleasing contrast with black and red. To unify the look, attach black hardware to the cabinets. If white is too white for you, you could always go with a medium-colored wood. To make the color red pop, look for cabinets with reddish hues. If you want to add drama to your kitchen, go with black cabinets with a glossy finish.

Choose a counter that matches your appliances and cabinets. A durable marble or granite is a good bet. Find granite with reddish and black flecks for a contemporary look. Tiles and solid surface counters are other alternatives.

Hang a window treatment that combines the look of your kitchen. Hang striped or plaid cafe curtains for a cozy feel. If you want a more sophisticated look, go with shutters. Paint them a color that helps synchronize your kitchen. For example, if your window is opposite the side of the kitchen with red appliances, match the red in the appliances for harmony.

Ground your kitchen with flooring that brings the look together. Black and white pair up for a classic look. You could also go with a tile that matches the tone of your cabinets. Add rugs that add spots of color.

Add accents to balance out the red and black in the kitchen. If you have more black appliances than red, look to add red with towels, chair cushions, place mats and rugs.