I would suggest that you declutter, move out the cabinets, window frames, and TV and paint the entire fireplace wall a very dark grey or black. Then, I would suggest you have white-painted bookshelves with a place for storing the TV built on each side of the fireplace. The TV needs to be lower than where you have it, and doors on a shelving unit could be closed when the TV is not in use. A large painting with a wide, white frame would look wonderful above the fireplace and would emphasize the fireplace area as the focal point of the room. I love the wood cabinets, but they may serve you better in a different room of the house.

It is so hard to pick a paint color by picture. I recommend taking a sofa cushion to your local Sherwin Williams store and have them help you pick out a color. They have professionals on site to do this for you, but I don't know how much it costs. I know it will cost less than making another color mistake! :) If you want a neutral, the Almond coloring is too yellow, you need more of a taupe. They should be able to find the right shade if you take in the cushion.

I would certainly like to see a waterproof membrane behind the tile at least in the shower. Something like Schluter's Kerdi, or a liquid such as Redguard or similar. Is this job being done by a professional or is it DIY? I would urge you to address this issue before you go any further. You are potentially looking at leaks down the road. Grout and cement backer board are NOT WATERPROOF and must be detailed correctly to prevent problems. Also, does your PVC pan liner extend up the walls at least 8 inches? The best place I know to get answers to all kinds of tile questions is http://www.johnbridge.com/

Then have that colour mixed in washable matte. The contrast in finish between the wall and the trim will look interesting. White will show off your kitchen beautifully and you can add colourful artwork/accessories.