If you will like to go little different than Indian / traditional one, mint green colour is in trend and goes well with brick colour walls. Looks good if you have white appliances, crockery and some other elements that are visible with it. (Sourced from google images) https://goo.gl/images/Wyu1kR

I don't think your kitchen will be dark. because there will be light from dining room. in case utility can get a glass door. Still if the fridge wants to be moved out, u have to go for a partition next to Master BR entry n place fridge facing dining room.

Depund up on your cooking type for rare used ok

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