I have a red kitchen. I love warm colors, I just cant help it. Reds and oranges are my the favorite section of any paint shop color deck. After much vacillation last year, we decided to go with a brickish red paint for the kitchen walls. Its not a crazy, danger sign kind of red. But a rich, warm red. I dont actually have a lot of wall space in the kitchen, so there isnt a lot of red either. The color red increases metabolism, so I think its very apt for the kitchen! Also, the kitchen is my favorite part of the house. Visitors seem to be gravitated to my red kitchen. No matter how many people we have over, everyone seems to congregate in the kitchen.
I took these pictures over the weekend to show you where all the cooking, eating, entertaining and so much more happen..
I would have liked darker cabinets and floors, but I’m not complaining as long as the walls are red.
We have some what of an open plan. This is the view of the living room from the kitchen. I love that we have gas burners, they heat up so much quicker and more evenly than electric.
We eat on the island. The swivelling bar stool type chairs are S’s favorite. I love that the stove is on the island; that frees up a lot of counter space. But see how the microwave is sitting on the counter? And the space meant for the microwave under the cabinets has spices in it? We bought the wrong size microwave, it doesn’t fit in the space meant for it.
See the square green scotch brite sponge cloth by the left side of the sink? My grandmother introduced me to those; they are super absorbant and great for cleaning surfaces. To disinfect them (or any non-metallic sponge), just pop the sponge in the microwave for 1 minute.
The pantry. My friend’s 3 year old walked into this pantry and said “you have a pretty interesting fridge”.
That dent on the wall near the pantry is a long story. Its too embarrassing to explain. But let me just say that it was caused by an air borne sauce pan 
You are free to guess the rest.
Incase you are wondering why we havent fixed it: a)we arent handy like that. b)we can live with a little dent in the wall. c)we are waiting for some good soul (aka, my father in law) to offer to fix it.
See the trash can on the floor at the end of the counter? Even though I keep a trash can in the kitchen, I prefer to hang a plastic bag near the counter. As I’m prepping and cooking, the trash goes in the plastic bag. When I’m done, I tied up the plastic bag and put it in the kitchen trash can.
A bottle of room freshener is permanently stationed near the trash can. We spray the kitchen trash can. So in my house, vegetable peel smells like apple cinnamon febreze.
Dining area of the kitchen. We are still using folding chairs because I hate shopping and I’m putting off buying dining chairs for as long as I can.
This is the ‘transaction’ area of the dining table. This is the spot where we leave each other money, notes, lists etc. There is a designated area in the house for this stuff, but somehow it lands up on the dining table.
View from the kitchen window.
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WOW. I am in love with your kitchen… yep, everything about it is wonderful, even that little dent with the great story behind it!
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What a beautiful home you have – I love that red! We’ve moved my kitchen around so many times, and no matter where we put it in my house, it’s always where everyone ends up hanging. Thanks for sharing!
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Beautiful kitchen. I had a white kitchen for 10 yrs and last year, I had it completely remodeled. You can see my new kitchen here! I do have “Laxurious red” dining room, much darker than that, love it!!:D
http://foodieshope.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-summer-harvest-2008-and-mixed.html
I love your view from the kitchen, that sun room. That would be our next project this year.
LOL @ flying pan and that dent. Man!! What the heck did you do? ;D
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That’s a gorgeous kitchen Sala! and I think the lighter cabinets just brighten up the room and the reds
I gravitate towards warm colors too, everything in my apt is in shades of red, brown and an occasional green. Love the sunlight streaming into the room.
I like the idea of having the the burners are on the island and that they are gas! I just recently made a mental note of that after fussing over the coil and plate burners. (Not that I have a house or am I buying one in the near future, but I can still dream right ?
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Congrats on the move too
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What a beautiful red kitchen. I really like the color that you chose for your beautiful home. I also like the fact that you can see the living room from the kitchen. I can tell that your home is pretty welcoming and warm.
Cheers,
Elra
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totally love the kitchen … the colours are just awesome and the view from the kitchen is soo relaxing
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I love your kitchen…
I have a rustic red on my walls as well, I love how warm it makes it! I love your island,your pantry dents and all…!!!
cheers,trupti
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What a lovely space. I’ve been thinking about that color for my living room (which is attached to the kitchen.)
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My Mom (and me included) would love to have a kitchen like yours: sizeable island, ample counter space and wonderful warm color. Marvelous design!
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this is one of the most beautiful kitchens i have ever seen. i wud just settle there if i had one like this!!
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Your kitchen is so pretty, I’d love to have a kitchen that size!
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I love the red. It is so warm and inviting. I also love the natural light you have in your kitchen and the view isn’t too shabby. What a treat it is to see where you work your magic!
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Lovely kitchen Sala! looks beautiful.
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Love this kitchen! Many olives, brie’, crackers and ‘good’ non-gas station wines later, this kitchen looks even more gorgeous
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I think your kitchen is the same size as my entire apartment!
It is lovely, though.
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My fav color is Red but somehow whenever I spot red in kitchen i felt it is darker. But the oak color of ur kitchen cabinet is just great compliment with a matching hardwood floor.
Love the open floor plan and burner in island which can open conversation with guess. I love the wine rack too, the only think is the microwave down.
I have a small kitchen, ur kitchen floor plan will be worth of million dollor or more in my area! It is totally lovable one !
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your kitchen is so beautiful and clean!
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Your kitchen is beautiful!!!!
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Wow what a gorgeous kitchen! And it looks like you get some great light! I think your kitchen may be the size of my entire apartment and my kitchen gets almost no natural light. Thanks for sharing!
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P.S. you can see my cave like dwelling here: http://bit.ly/4GqsFB
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gorgeous. this makes my kitchen look like a hole in the wall. wait…it is.
meanwhile, i’m gonna be on the lookout for some of that febreze!
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Gorgeous Kitchen!
Enjoy cooking in your spacious and beautiful kitchen dear!
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Lovely post Sala.. nice to get an introduction of your kitchen.. you are right, the red colour lends a tremendous warmth and I’m not surprised that you have pple congregate there. I’m intrigued by the dent in the wall!
I actually love the MW spot turned spice rack.. adds an interesting dimension.
Congrats on your new web space.
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Beautiful kitchen. Cute pictures.
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Looks beautiful .. Iam longing for one now ..
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Fabulous
Your kitchen looks great – but I especially love your little octagonal summer house, I’ve wanted something like that for my garden for ages.
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I am in love with your entire house:-) & neat!! with kids around the house I am sick of the mess. So airy & so much sunlight! I love the color.. warm.
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beautifully done…like the way the sunlight filters in…no wonder you enjoy spending time in it! the red is refreshingly warm…im reminded of the current Feng Shui obsession in India..(sprucing up houses with really bright oranges and reds)…the results of which can actually blind us!!!
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Uhm, when can I move in? That’s one gorgeous kitchen. No wonder you make such beautiful dishes: the inspiration is all over it!!!
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oh wow i wish i had a pantry that big! think i need it for all my baking things hehe
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Wow, your floor looks so clean!!!
And everything looks lovely.
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I came back to tell u that i spotted a pretty interesting thing in your pretty interesting fridge..what is that looking like a Tagine? looks real cool… put it up somewhere it will show:-)
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you are making me insanely jealous! I have to cook and bake in my teeny tiny kitchen in my teeny tiny apartment where I have to fight with my roommate’s pile of mail for counter space. Your space is beautiful!
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Soma, yes that is a tagine we got from Morocco!
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The red walls are nice! I wish we had gas stoves, sooo much easier to cook with!
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Lovely Kitchen. I can sleep in the kitchen too, my best part of my home
Congrats on getting new home in the web world.
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it was funny to note about your plastic bag being used for trash…Funny cos I do the same and my husband teases me saying that the treash can is just nearby and why I do double work..Oh well I prefer it this way
Beautiful kitchen. The dent is to ward away the evil eye
let it stay put 
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I love your kitchen! So warm and inviting! The “transaction area” made me smile.:D
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Your kitchen is so beautiful! I’m with you, I love warm colors. I’m soooooo jealous!
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Really beautiful kitchen! I love reds and oranges too… in the right shades they are amazing! I have a designated “junk” shelf in my apt. so that everything doesn’t end up on my dining table… but how in the world does stuff end up there anyway???
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Your kitchen looks very inviting to me…are we invited for a cup of coffee…???? Where did you climb to click the third pic….just kidding..good job
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What I wouldn’t do for an awesome kitchen like that!!!!! I mean it, dent n all! LOVED the warm tones and everything about it!!
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where did you get your valances? I’m moving and am considering a red kitchen and they would be perfect
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Sala @ Veggie Belly Reply:
August 18th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
I had them custom made here in VA..
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Michelle Reply:
August 20th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
do you know if they can fulfill orders online and do you happen to know the name of the fabric and store? Thank you so much!
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I just love the red color. Was this Benjamin Moore and what is the name of the color?
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Sala @ Veggie Belly Reply:
March 1st, 2010 at 6:09 am
yes, it is benjamin moore, i think the color is called pilgrimage foilage
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that green was from the previous owners, we painted over it, so im not sure what color it is
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