Apartmenttherapy iconApartmenttherapySep 12, 2026

A Dark Kitchen Got a Bright, Neutral Makeover — It’s Anything but Boring!

Even rooms with tall ceilings and large windows can feel dark if the color palette isn't lending itself to an airy vibe. Pamela Stewart's kitchen looked "dated, dark, and dreary" — despite the 9-foot ceilings and amazing views of the Arizona landscape.

A Dark Kitchen Got a Bright, Neutral Makeover — It’s Anything but Boring!

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Even rooms with tall ceilings and large windows can feel dark if the color palette isn't lending itself to an airy vibe.

Pamela Stewart's kitchen looked "dated, dark, and dreary" — despite the 9-foot ceilings and amazing views of the Arizona landscape.

While the walls were white, the floors, cabinets, and countertops were all shades of brown, which made the space feel darker than it actually was.

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Even rooms with tall ceilings and large windows can feel dark if the color palette isn't lending itself to an airy vibe. Pamela Stewart's kitchen looked "dated, dark, and dreary" — despite the 9-foot ceilings and amazing views of the Arizona landscape. While the walls were white, the floors, cabinets, and countertops were all shades of brown, which made the space feel darker than it actually was.

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