Red kitchen set: features, types, combinations, choice of style and curtains

Shades and features of red

Active red belongs to a rich and warm group of colors, bright shades awaken, and dark ones add solidity. It is a symbol of action, fire, power and love.

Red has strong energy, shares it, but with an abundance of red it also takes away strength. Stimulates the work of the nervous system, blood circulation, awakens hidden leadership, adds confidence. The kitchen set is neutralized by green and its shades, combined with cold and warm tones, white and black.

On the picture set with white top and red bottom with matte kitchen fronts and marble worktop in a rectangular kitchen.

Red typefaces look uneven due to intensity, brightness, saturation, and color depth.

Cold shades of red include:

• crimson;
• alizarin;
• cardinal;
• amaranth.

Warm shades of red include:

• scarlet;
• Garnet;
• rusty;
• ruby;
• poppy;
• Bordeaux;
• crimson.

Headset shape

The red kitchen set is chosen based on the size of the room and the number of people living.

Linear

A single-row set is suitable for medium and small kitchens, where all kitchen furniture takes up space along one wall. The optimal length is from 2.5 to 4 meters. With a straight layout, the headset, the stove, refrigerator and sink are on the same line. There must be a worktop between the sink and the hob.

Double row

The parallel layout is suitable for narrow, elongated kitchens with a width of more than 2.3 meters. In this case, the kitchen table is taken out to another room or combined with a set.

Angular

L-shaped red set saves time on moving around the kitchen, suitable for a small space. Here the kitchen sink or hob is ergonomically located in the corner, there is a capacious lower cabinet. For small rooms, a headset with a bar counter is suitable, to which you can attach a table.

U-shaped headset

It can be round or straight, suitable for studio apartments and rectangular kitchens. A sink can be located near the window or in place of the window sill. The entire kitchen set occupies 3 walls, and the exit remains free of furniture.

Island set

The red island set is suitable for a spacious room, saves travel time, not space. An island in a headset is the main table, which can be an auxiliary work surface with a sink or stove, a bar counter.

On the picture corner suite with an island according to individual sizes with a niche for a window opening.

Types (glossy, matte)

Based on preferences, the red set can be glossy or matte, you can also combine the appearance of the facades, for example, make the top glossy and the bottom matte.

Glossy kitchen set

Reflects lighting, suitable for any kitchen, can be cleaned, but also easily contaminated with handprints.

On the picture red glossy corner set in a rectangular kitchen with a gray kitchen backsplash and countertop.

Gloss in red tones is combined with matt flooring and worktop to avoid oversaturation.

Matte red headset

It looks discreet, it does not show fingerprints, it is suitable for a classic style, it is combined with a matte and glossy floor. Discreet and familiar appearance of the facade.

On the picture matte kitchen set with printed glass apron and neutral Austrian curtains.

Facade materials

The role is played not only by color, but also by the service life of the headset, its ability to transfer moisture and temperature changes, which depends on the material of the frame and the facade of the kitchen furniture.

MDF facade headset

Consists of a fiberboard panel, it has uniformity, relief and coating can be done on it. Kitchen facades are covered with enamel, foil, plastic. MDF has high strength, resistance to moisture and temperature.

Solid wood

Not suitable for a headset in a small kitchen, as the headset is not only heavy, but also bulky. The tree is treated with antifungal agents and varnish, and can be sanded to remove chips. Kitchen sets are decorated with pilasters, cornices and carvings. May fade, requires careful handling, is not produced in a round shape.

On the picture solid wood furniture in the spacious kitchen of a country house country house interior.

Plastic

Applied to MDF or chipboard panels. This is a durable headset that will not lose its shape and scarlet color. The red facade with aluminum inserts and glass increases the life of the headset.

Laminated chipboard

The kitchen set can be glossy or matte. The choice of design allows you to make the red facade of the headset pearlescent, chameleon. Easy to clean, does not absorb moisture, bent shapes can be made. Prone to fading in the sun, and does not tolerate bumps and cuts.

On the picture laminated facade in crimson shade, reflective light. The mirror reflects the window, which makes the kitchen brighter.

Choice of countertops and apron

Table top

For the work surface, materials such as stone (natural or decorative), laminated MDF, tiles, steel, glass, wood are suitable.

If the kitchen set is matte, then the work surface may be glossy, and vice versa. The black, white, green, blue color of the work surface is combined with a design or in a monochromatic version.

Apron

Should be resistant to frequent cleaning, moisture and high temperature, it is better that it is made of tiles, fireproof glass, steel, mosaic, brick, artificial stone, plastic.

On the picture a red brick kitchen backsplash combined with a gray stone countertop and a scarlet facade.

The height of the apron is up to 60 cm. The color can be monochromatic or combined depending on the zone, for example, it may differ in the area of ​​the hob and sink. Suitable colors: pistachio, black, white, mustard.

Style selection

Modern red set

It is created by a red set of simple or round shape, glossy or matte facades without additional decor. Kitchen fittings are selected with a simple design. The set is equipped with a convenient storage system, door closers. Top pencil cases are combined of vertical and horizontal drawers.

Classic red headset

The classics are distinguished by matte facades, carvings, solid color, lack of gloss. Drawers and kitchen cabinets are arranged in parallel, geometry is respected. Suitable for any kitchen size.

Red loft set

The red kitchen set is glossy and matte, combining novelty and retro wear, combined with red brick, white trim, gray stainless steel worktop. The furniture may contain glass, aluminum.

On photo corner kitchen in a loft style, combining wood, metal and glass.

Country red headset

Kitchen red set in a pale or dark shade with old scuffs, combined with wooden fittings, brown apron colors, mosaic or solid wood worktops.

Wall decoration and color

Suitable for finishing paint, plaster, tiles, plastic panels, wallpaper. The tint of the walls should not distract attention from the kitchen set, so neutral beige, sandy, vanilla shades, pastel peach and pink tones are suitable.

For a large kitchen, you can make bright walls of green, blue, orange. If the kitchen has enough lighting, then you should pay attention to brown, coffee, gray.

Wallpaper

Wallpaper should be chosen moisture-resistant vinyl that can be washed. They are also resistant to moisture and temperature fluctuations due to the impervious vinyl layer. Such wallpaper also hides the unevenness of the walls, which is an advantage.

Suitable wallpaper for painting, liquid wallpaper with a protective layer, decorative with a large or small pattern.

On the picture burgundy and black kitchen with Art Deco striped wallpaper. Vertical stripes make the kitchen look taller, and the black and white combination does not create a dark effect.

Ceiling color

For the kitchen, you should choose the shade of the floor or make it white. Plastic panels, paint, wallpaper, stretch ceiling, drywall are suitable.

Combinations

The kitchen set can be solid or combined with a warm or cold shade to create a unique kitchen interior. You can combine colors linearly vertically or horizontally, in a checkerboard pattern or making color accents.

Red-black

A set with a red top and black bottom looks stylish, for the top it is worth picking up a glossy facade, and for the bottom - matte. Combines with metal fittings, steel worktop. The apron can pick up matte black with a glossy pattern.

Red and white

A set with a white bottom and a red top is suitable for a small kitchen, does not look intrusive, but at the same time bright.

Black-white-red

The set is a classic, where the proportions of colors play an important role. The kitchen countertop can be white and separate the red bottom from the white top, the black countertop separates the white top from the red / black bottom.

Red gray

The set is suitable for high-tech style, modern kitchen. Light gray is combined with burgundy and other shades against the background of light walls.

Red-violet

The kitchen set looks stylish and modern, suitable for any room size.

Red beige

Suitable for white walls, red curtains, beige floors.

Red-green

The red and green kitchen balances the colors. Scarlet goes well with olive, pomegranate with light green.

Choice of curtains

It is better to combine a neutral shade of curtains in light colors with a red set. Kitchen curtains can be with red stripes, red loops or hooks, burgundy embroidery or an insert.

The optimal length will be short curtains over the sink, roman, roller blinds or blinds.

Long curtains are suitable for a window near the kitchen table.

For the kitchen, it is better to choose a mixed, synthetic fabric with a dirt-repellent impregnation that does not fade in the sun and tolerates frequent washing (organza, a mixture with viscose, polyester).

Small kitchen interior

In a small kitchen, you can pick up a red set, subject to certain rules:

1. Choosing muted or bright shades, deep red in the kitchen is permissible with a combination of two-tone facades.
2. The shape of the kitchen set is angular, straight.
3. Combine a red set with a white ceiling, light walls and a glossy floor in the interior.
4. Choose the facade in a glossy version, made of plastic or PVC film, which will reflect light.
5. Do not block the window and use light textiles for curtains and upholstery of chairs.
6. You need enough light in the kitchen, and additional lighting above the work area is also important.
7. Do not load the kitchen interior with small red decor, photo wallpaper, dishes on the countertop.
8. Store your kitchen appliances and appliances in cupboards.

On the picture on the right is a compact set in a small kitchen, placed in the corner and combined with white walls.

Photo gallery

The red headset is suitable for brave personalities, active housewives. It arouses interest, looks unusual and stylish, is combined with basic colors and remains in fashion. A variety of shades and combinations allows you to choose a set for every kitchen size. Below are photos of examples of the use of red on the facades of the kitchen set.