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If white's not right, try red instead

Temperatures are rising in the kitchen and the heat isn't coming from the stove alone. Red appliances in the form of dishwashers, ranges and refrigerators are becoming a white-hot addition to otherwise ordinary kitchens. If you like red but aren't ready to commit to a long-term relationship, you can try removable color panels offered in red by many manufacturers. On this page is a collection of heart-stopping appliances that will renew your romance with your kitchen.

Cooking with Bordeaux

Jenn-Air takes homeowners over the rainbow with its Blue Creek Water Colors Collection of built-in appliances. Clad in four different hues of tinted stainless steel, the dishwashers, refrigerators and cooking appliances can either complement or replace standard stainless appliances. In addition to red, the units come in green, blue and gold. They are available to the design trade and from Jenn-Air Preferred dealers.

Photo: Jenn-Air's Bordeaux red wall oven and dishwasher. Photo courtesy of Jenn-Air

Eric the Red

Serious cooks who choose to invest in a professional-style range no longer have to settle for an institutional look. Viking has added color - including red - to its line of commercial-style ranges. Some of the Viking ranges also feature rich brass trim. After all, if you are going to spend all day in the kitchen, you might as well enjoy the view.

Photo: A 48-inch Viking range warms up this Mexican-style kitchen. Photo courtesy of Viking

Retro red

Antique stoves are charming, but hard to come by and usually available in only black, white or gray. Fortunately, stove manufacturers have delved into their archives and come up with a collection of antique reproduction ranges in a variety of vibrant colors. Heartland's dual-fuel range, for example, features a mix of bright red porcelain enamel accented with a nickel-plated trim, It's guaranteed to add some spark to any kitchen.

Photo: Heartland's 19th century reproduction range in a Shaker-style kitchen. Photo courtesy of Heartland

Radiant range

Bucking the trend towards stainless steel, the red enameled cast-iron British AGA cooker is an impressive unit. The color is vibrant, yet not overwhelming, due to the distinctive shape of the stove itself. Invented in 1929, little has been done to change the original design, distinguishing it from other ranges on the market. Because the unit operates on radiant heat that is thermostatically controlled, there is no need for knobs or dials and the unit looks more like furniture than an appliance. It doesn't come cheap, but many owners think of their AGA cookers as a family heirloom.

Photo: The AGA radiant heat cooker shown here in Claret Red. Photo courtesy of Aga

Cute cooler

Small refrigerators, once found only in dormitories and finished basements, have become the favorite "extra appliance" for large multi-cook kitchens. Along with their new status, compact fridges are also getting a new look. Many manufacturers now offer a wide range of colors and finishes like the "mini cube" refrigerator by Haier, in a racy red. The cubes are great for serving areas or as an extra spot of color under the counter.

Photo: Heartland's 19th century reproduction range in a Shaker-style kitchen. Photo courtesy of Heartland.

Spicy import

Leave it to the French to design and build a range to fall in love with. The Morice Supreme vivid red stove is perfect for the serious gourmet cook. A bit pricey but worth it, the stove is handcrafted in the Borgogne region of France. Not just another pretty face, it features a duel-fuel high-powered gas cooktop, a gas oven for roasting, and an electric oven for baking.

Photo: The "Great Red Morice" is designed to look and feel like a restaurant range. Photo courtesy of Lacanche Professional Home kitchens, Bellevue, WA.

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