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Creating a “red” kitchen?

My husband and I are in the process of buying a big fixer upper in a great neighborhood. I have all red small appliances in my kitchen (stand mixer, microwave, coffee maker) right now and I want to incorporate them into my new kitchen without overdoing the red. I want the kitchen to keep it’s vintage charm (built in 1897) without being too loud. What neutral paint/cabinet colors would look good with red appliances on the counters? How about large appliances? Thanks!

I would choose a toffee finish for the cabinets, a shade of golden paint (like “anjou pear” by Sherwin Williams, and stainless steel appliances.

http://sherlink.sherwin.com/swapp/color_visualizer/index.jsp

Here is a kitchen makeover that was on HGTV with a similar color palette to what I am suggesting:

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_kitchen/article/0,1793,HGTV_3375_5560541_02,00.html

And here are a couple using red accents:

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_kitchen/article/0,1793,HGTV_3375_5549459_02,00.html

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_kitchen/article/0,1793,HGTV_3375_5530536_02,00.html

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_kitchen/article/0,1793,HGTV_3375_5530536_03,00.html

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