From the photo it looks like there may be no ceiling lighting in that area other than the fixture above the sink. If that is the case. adding ceiling lighting could help add warmth to that area.

Home-Decorating Forum here is where color questions are better served.....

Faron

It looks like you have pretty light paint colors already. You might consider under cabinet lighting - that is the thing that most helps me during the winter. A couple of years ago I got some DIY LED strip lighting and put it up. The only real disadvantage was that I had to plug it in, so the cord was visible running down to the plug. Also, the switch was not the greatest. My plan was to have an electrician put a plug under my cabinet so I could hide the cord, but instead he wired the set up into a switch. I only have it between my sink and range, but it is so helpful in keeping the kitchen bright, and now I can see what I am doing from October to March:)