Why use light colours for a small kitchen?

Why might you want to use light colours in a small kitchen? I heard once that it's a good idea?

Asked by Kelly on 27th Oct 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"lighter colours make the kitchen feel more open and spacious."
Answered on 22nd Aug 2023 - Member since Aug 2023 - report
"When Cooking despite what we all Cook.... Grease will be Stuck to the Paintwork/Walls.

Kitchen is the space we all Cook, - Colours is 100% your Choice.
As for myself the Kitchen neds to be Bright so what we are cooking as well as Chopping the recopy"
Answered on 27th Oct 2022 - Member since Mar 2019 - report
"You will want the area to feel open, bright and free of clutter and the lighter colours will give you this appearance. Also using mirrored backsplash can help give the appearance of more space and reflect the light for you."
Answered on 28th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Light colours in a small kitchen will always make the kitchen seem larger."
Answered on 28th Oct 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report
"It makes the space brighter and visually larger .."
Answered on 31st Oct 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"This is a pretty obvious answer. The lighter the larger the feel. I did a job recently where the client want black! Go figure."
Answered on 28th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"Light colours in a small kitchen make you feel your kitchen big and relax"
Answered on 31st Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
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