You can play with bright shades of cherry red or lemon yellow cabinets paired with vanilla white countertops. (thesinglenester.com)
I have painted walls in bright shades in the past and I'm a fan of accent walls, but for the most part, I prefer a neutral wall shade. (diyshowoff.com)
If you want to experiment with brighter shades for real wow factor, try painting the doors leading off your hallway to add interest and bold pops of colour in an all white scheme. (idealhome.co.uk)