My Kitchen

I am trying to decide how I want to update my kitchen. Definitely paint my cabinets and add handles. Definitely get rid of any and all red! But what then? I have found that I am happier when I get sunshine, so I was thinking Yellow in the kitchen. Black cabinets? Dk Brown? Cream? I know the lighter color would brighten the small space and not feel so enclosed, but it's harder to keep clean. Since cleaning is NOT my strong point, I'm drawn to the darker cabinets. Also. New countertops? New sink? I got a new floor when we moved in and I still like it, so that's an easy "no". I'd love suggestions...also, this is a DYI projects, so tips, pointers, and websites with explicit, detailed instructions would be helpful, too.