My current kitchen style is very much "country kitchen" and I have decided to change the paint color, countertops, and appliances. Having never remodeled a room before, much less a kitchen, I need help in choosing colors. As far as wall colors, I am open to any suggestions, and would mainly like to get away from the current red color. For countertops, I have been contemplating stone grey or black; however, I am open to further suggestions. I am considering black textured appliances (as my kitchen floor is black and white tile), but am open to other choices there as well.

I have included a pictures of my kitchen

http://s1099.photobucket.com/albums/g394/ElusiveTree/

Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated = I'm fairly clueless in this area and some guidance would be excellent.