There’s no right answer when it comes to taste. Indeed, yellow kitchen themes can be “good” – if you like yellow. That said, you can improve the chances of your family and guests also liking your yellow cabinets if you pair them with a well-designed room.

It depends on your taste. Some people like a pale yellow kitchen, others dark yellow kitchens. At Masterclass, we recommend Sunset (pictured above) due to its warm tones, which are in vogue but equally timelessness. Want to make it look lighter? Use it alongside Scots Grey. How about extra drama? Try Onyx. The surrounding colours will influence how you perceive your yellow kitchen doors without compromising their individual style.

Multiple peer-reviewed studies indicate that bright yellow kitchen variations – be they white and yellow kitchens or grey and mustard kitchens – energise inhabitants, boost moods and encourage social interaction. As a result, a yellow kitchen means “happiness” to many homeowners.

According to Zillow’s 2025 Paint Colour Analysis, olive green, navy blue and various grey kitchens are currently garnering the highest average offers from homebuyers. As tastes are subjective, however, there are always outlier cases. A well-designed room with yellow cupboards could inspire the right buyer if you’re interested in selling your house after tailoring it to your taste.

Historical trends suggest that neutral and natural colours offer timeless appeal. If you like striking colour, though, there’s nothing wrong with going bold with, say, a grey and yellow kitchen cabinet combination. After all, trends only outline what’s popular long term, not what you will like long term.

The popularity of white kitchen cabinets has waned in recent years. More recently, homeowners are opting for two-toned kitchens or pale grey ranges with warm tones.