We just bought a condo and as we discussed, the kitchen needs to be updated. Dark brown seems to be a fairly common kitchen colour. Should we consider that or is there a better colour?

Whether you use dark brown or a light colour, you need to focus on keeping your cabinets classic with european hinges and up-to-date hardware. If you choose dark brown make sure your walls are a buttery colour, while your flooring should also be a light shade so that the cabinets pop. If you choose a lighter cabinet, reverse this combination.