10 Kitchens with Burgundy Accents

"The spectrum of reds evoke just about every mood, from fiery to relaxed. Burgundy falls under the latter category and is an easy, delightfully comforting shade to live with. Which perhaps explains why it's having a color moment. Wine red may be associated with baronial settings, but it works surprisingly well as a prominent paint and tile accent in kitchens, whether contemporary or old world."

"Above: GRT Architects tiled an island in glossy deep red squares with dusty rose grout in an NYC Cook Space that Defies "One-Word Summaries." Photograph by Nicole Franzen, courtesy of GRT Architects. Above: Australian graphic designer and gallery owner Holly McCauley preserved her Queensland home's existing kitchen but enhanced it with a burgundy-and-pink-checked backsplash. See more in A Laid-Back Cottage in the Hinterlands of Australia's East Coast. Photograph by Amelia Rushforth, courtesy of In Bed."

The spectrum of reds evokes many moods, from fiery to relaxed. Burgundy occupies the relaxed end and provides an easy, comforting shade for interiors. Burgundy is experiencing a color moment and translates well into kitchens. Wine red associations with baronial settings do not prevent burgundy from functioning as a prominent paint or tile accent. Burgundy complements both contemporary and old‑world kitchen styles. Designers use glossy deep red tiles with dusty-rose grout and burgundy-and-pink-checked backsplashes to add warmth and character. These applications demonstrate burgundy’s capacity to create cozy, sophisticated, and versatile cooking spaces.

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