And if you are looking for an easy way to introduce more color into your home, painted cabinetry is the way to go. "Kitchen cabinets are now being looked at almost like an accent wall in the kitchen," notes Cesa. "A fresh coat of paint is a quicker, but still impactful way to update your kitchen."

When deciding which hues will work best in your kitchen, take a look at colors that are currently trending. For a fresh, clean look, Alabaster (a warm white) is a popular selection for contemporary kitchens. Guadeloupe-Rojas credits this creamy shade for providing "the perfect backdrop for stone countertops, colorful cookware and kitchen accents." She is also seeing earthy green, citrus colors and ocean and deep shades of blue, which provide an airy feeling to smaller kitchens or those with limited natural light.