It can be a little too easy for a small kitchen to feel cramped and cluttered—so you need smart design and a lot of clever storage to help it feel more expansive than it is. And choosing the right paint color for a small kitchen can play a role in helping it feel more spacious .

But architectural color consultant Amy Krane suggests that you also keep in mind what you love when you're choosing a paint color. "It’s better to accept the spatial limitations of a space and make a beautiful and interesting space—so if you have your heart set on olive green cabinets or navy walls, I say go for it," Krane says. "No color can literally make a tiny room look big—you have to have realistic expectations about how much you can use color to change the impression of a room."

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