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I like Jeanne Caldwell’s idea, but not sure if baseboard heaters like that can be painted. The inside mount valance is cute too. Keep it simple.

Are you going to put an insert into the fireplace, or just add a gas burner with the glass? If the latter is what you plan to do, you can buy the Fireplace Glass and Burner online and easily do it yourself to save some money. I would suggest painting the inside of the fireplace black first. Here's how it might look. Provided by: Hansen Wholesale

Agree on the blue-green being the statement color. I would paint the walls the same white as the upper cabinets and use coral for accent pieces. The kitchen is small and too much/too many colors will close it in and make it very busy. Or at least wait on the walls until everything else is done and see how it feels. Then get a paint sample and paint a piece of cardboard, hold it up or take a photo and then decide.