In need of David Bromstad from HGTV

The kitchen has been the biggest headache. My dad and Chip worked for days replacing countertops and cabinets before we moved in. Chip and some guys tiled the floor which looks AWESOME. It is honestly my favorite part of the house. But, now we are trying to paint the darn thing. Last night Chip trimmed out the kitchen in a "pale" gold. It was supposedly several shades lighter than the den. However, it did not turn out that way. So, today we went with our second choice--a "pale" apple. The word PALE is beginning to be a four letter word around here. We are being lied to by Laura Ashley. Chip was determined to paint the entire kitchen, figuring at some point the paint color had to get better. After he made several comments like, 1. Once we get some pictures on the wall, 2. Once we get the cabinet doors on, 3. Once we get new light fixtures...I decided it just was not going to work. Neither of us are happy with it. The problem is, we are having to work around some "loud" pieces of furniture--my table and chairs and my china cabinet. Both are painted and are so cute. They are just not working as well here as they did in the rental with white walls. I have no energy to post pictures at this time. My memory card has 6mts worth of pics on it so in order to get to one picture it would take lots of time. I will however post before and afters so that you too can experience the GREEN that is overtaking me at this moment. I need something soothing. Tonight Ella was going crazy in her high chair. Between her and my lime green walls I was about to lose it. Suggestions are welcome!