I need to paint my dated, ugly rental kitchen. I live in a victorian studio and it is an open space layout. I'd like to be bold with color, but I will be able to see kitchen from the main living area. One wall is continuous/shared (see photo) and thus will need to be one color, I assume. I have photoshopped a few colors in to get an idea of color (see pics)

The kitchen gets very little light as the window faces a lightwell. The cd rack on the left is going and will leave that wall bare. Floors are painted shabby gray and my velvet drapes are burgundy. Eclectic would be my flavor and I am open to color.

The main living area/parlor with high ceiling and architectural details, will perhaps get coat of grayish-white paint. I am torn between visually dividing the kitchen with color by painting the "beam" area (see ceiling photo) versus having one color for continuous flow (same color on kitchen ceiling, shared wall and parlor area.)

Any input is much appreciated !! Thank you!