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I'm trying to sort out my similar sized garden at the moment, it's only a little bigger. I'd make sure there's room for a table and two chairs so you can enjoy a glass of wine out there come summertime. Rather than buy lots of tiny plants, be bold and buy fewer big plants like a tree fern or something equally dramatic. Use the walls to grow things on - hanging baskets, climbers, etc. - use every inch of space for something green or colourful! I think the wall colour is fine - it will look nice as a backdrop. A lot of the plants I'll have in my garden will be put in pots so I can move things around and experiment over time. There are benefits to small spaces - they can be really cozy and they are a lot cheaper to fill up with interesting things. Good luck and post some pictures when you're done!

Thanks for all your comments! Hopefully there will be more projects to follow.

I would go for two different tones - aubergine and a lighter mauve / purple - one to go on the actual cupboard door, the other on the frames. I wouldn't add knobs, it will look sleeker without and it's one less decision to make. The aubergine will bring out and contrast nicely with the green in the counter top. Brighten it up with some simple accessories.