However, not all colors are created equal since some can actually make your space feel cramped or outdated.

Yet designers warn that a yellow kitchen can grow tiresome.

“These colors can easily make the space feel outdated and create a sense of claustrophobia and stress.”

Rustic yellow painted kitchen with aga and oak ceiling beams

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What to Use Instead: Alabaster

If yellow catches your eye, dont dismiss it.

After all, there’s probably no better color to add a sunny disposition to your space.

A soft, yellow-based cream like alabaster will brighten your kitchen without overwhelming it.

Classic modern kitchen featuring Alabaster White Sherwin Williams

Sabah Mansoor Design/ Photo by SEN Creative

Sabah Mansoor Design/ Photo by SEN Creative

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Kitchens that appear bright white online are usually cloaked in a much softer hue in real life.

It has a white appearance but has a depth that prevents it from feeling too cold or stark.

Modern and bright kitchen with wood worktop and hidden dishwasher

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Red hues are often better suited for spaces like a local diner rather than your personal kitchen.

Even worse, black can be an unforgiving shade when it comes to things like fingerprints and grease splatters.

Modern Kitchen With Benjamin Moore White Dove Walls, Marble Island, and Statement Pendants

Sabah Mansoor Design/ Photo by David Livingston

Chairs sitting around a large table in an open plan home with a modern kitchen in the background

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Charcoal gray classic modern kitchen with paneled island and industrial pendants

Cohesively Curated Interiors/ Photo by Carina Skrobecki

A general interior view of a shaker style kitchen with grey fitted cabinets, units within a home

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Rustic contemporary butler’s pantry with dark sage green walls and cabinetry