
White-painted cabinets make this kitchen come to feel vibrant, light and open. Green-hued granite counter tops and arbitrarily spread out attractive back splash tiles create just the correct contrast.

Adding a wooden ceiling can be quite a risk, but in some cases well worth it. These green-painted cabinets contrast superbly with the wood-paneled ceiling and butcher-block-topped center island of this old-fashioned kitchen. The copper range hood and ceramic tile backsplash strengthen the influence of natural materials.

If you're looking for an uplifting look, you can't do better than yellow-painted cabinets. Even a small kitchen like this becomes appealing and bright with the right buttery tone. The country-style beadboard island and shoolhouse light fixtures add their own unique beauty.

Don't be scared to alter up your paint colors. The cranberry-colored bottom cabinets and cream wall-hung units add a stunning look to this traditional kitchen. A gentle green wall color makes the contrast even more impressive.