The Trendy Kitchen Color That Does Nothing For Your Home Value

Yellow kitchens are currently in vogue. As the new "it" color for kitchens, yellow transforms these busy areas of the house into sunshiny, cheerful, and vibrant spaces, all while imparting a hint of vintage nostalgia. Even celebrities have jumped on the bandwagon, with actress Eva Mendes painting her kitchen cabinets sunshine yellow, singer Elton John opting for country-style cabinets in a soft lemony shade with hints of green, and actor Josh Brolin coloring most of his cooking area in different shades of yellow.

However, unless you do not have plans to sell your house anytime soon, there's a big reason why you shouldn't even consider painting your kitchen a bold, buttery hue. This trendy color is by no means one of the worst colors to paint the kitchen; it even adds personality to the space. Nevertheless, it can be polarizing to potential buyers. Zillow's data analysis of paint colors for different rooms in the house even found that properties with yellow kitchens tend to get lower offers from home shoppers — around $3,915 less than offers for a standard home, to be exact.

Thinking one step ahead is necessary if you don't see yourself living in your present home for good. This includes avoiding kitchen design choices that may hurt your property's resale value early on, as well as being cautious of construction and design mistakes that could compromise your chances of generating good profit from the sale of your home. As mentioned, one paint mistake to avoid is coloring your kitchen cabinets yellow. Although there are ways to bring bold color trends into your kitchen without making it go out of style, it's best to avoid this and other trendy colors to spare yourself from all the drama and challenges that come with selling a house that's not everyone's cup of tea.

To boost your property's universal appeal, experts highly recommend going for neutrals when painting the kitchen. White, navy, beige, and other warmer tones are guaranteed to not only make your kitchen bright and airy but also increase your home's sale price. "Buyers today are more cautious and intentional; they want a home that feels well-cared for, updated, and easy to make their own," Texas-based real estate agent Christie Cannon told Zillow, while explaining why nature-inspired colors help sell houses for more money than bold, playful ones. Other shades to consider that may have the same effect include olive green, brown, cream, light blue, and gray.