I would paint it the same color blue as the rug in your kitchen.

I agree, blue would be very nice

tangerine, or coral, or indigo blue

I like your kitchen clock, but could you move it to another spot? Perhaps you have or could get a colorful piece of art over the cabinet and tied in with the paint color. Since it is a family kitchen, I think I would good with some whimsy and cheerful.

I would LOVE to move the clock! But theres some kind of weird recessed outlet behind it. That's why its up so high! I would need to have it removed or something else put over it :-) Maybe a tall colorful piece of art :-)

The rug is actually a dark gray :-)