Kitchen Islands In Red - An Excellent Choice With Lighter Woods

Kitchen islands in red are often seen in Country designs where natural wood finishes combine with a dark red painted finish for a very effective and stylish look.

Although island bases and frames are commonly painted in colors like white and black, maroon and deep red complement lighter woods very handsomely and enhance an otherwise simple style.

Many who buy kitchen islands find the grains in some woods like Red Oak to be too dramatic and choose to combine the strength and durability of the wood with a more subtle finish in dark red.

For those who have hardwood floors in their kitchens, the dark color provides a visual break between the wood on the floor and in the kitchen island.

Muted Appearance That Serves Well

Kitchen islands are available in a variety of designs and styles including Contemporary, Country or French Country, Hip or Avant Garde, European Chic, Traditional, and many more, but most islands in red are found in Country style.

Kitchen island tops can be made of hardwood, Butcher Block, stone such as granite, marble, or steatite--soapstone, or stainless steel.

Butcher Block is a common choice for islands painted red because the hues of the various blocks in the cutting surface are very much brought out by the red base.

Still, gray or silver granite and light or yellow marble also goes well with red.

Kitchen islands are commonly used by design experts to bring focus to the overall design of the kitchen and to the family's activities, as well, and so it's sometimes important to mute the appearance of the island, a role dark red plays well.

Many red islands leave the cabinetry and other features used to store things underneath a natural finish to vary the design and make things lighter inside so the cook can find them.

See John Boos kitchen island designs for models that are available in Red as well as other colors.