Red represents love, life, power and passion in many cultures. A stimulating color that can raise one's blood pressure and increase one's appetite, red is a great choice for an accent color in the kitchen. For those who want to go big and bold, it can be used in larger amounts to call attention to cabinetry, walls or appliances. As this is an attention-getting hue, it's important to think strategically about how you use it and how it will work with other colors and materials in your kitchen.

What a colorful and fun kitchen this is! It's modern yet warm and inviting. By grounding the red with warm wood tones and contrasting it with a soothing green hue, the designer made this kitchen peppy without its becoming too much.