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I do get it, but I wish these posts worked for ugly, big, hideous TVs, and not for these sleek, very expensive TVs. What's the point in spending money on a beautifully designed TV, only to be ashamed of it and be willing to paint a huge, black rectangle on your wall just to conceal it?

Look, we all care about the appearance of our homes (temporary or long-term), or else we wouldn't visit this website! One of the most rewarding aspects of decorating is the opportunity to work with what we have and to try our best to make it beautiful.
I'm from, and live in, Argentina. My home, compared to most of the homes I see on AT, is a hamster cage. I don't let that discourage me - I just love seeing beautiful homes, large and small, and what people have been able to do, whether they've spent fortunes or a few bucks. I feel blessed to have my apartment, and I know that I have put a lot of work and effort into it (although it's a rental!).
All that said, I too found my kitchen challenging at first because it had too many (and very drab) colors going on. However, I picked one strong color to repeat throughout the kitchen (in the china, accesories, etc), and it pulled everything together. I hardly ever notice the mismatched colors anymore.
Cheer up, and take it in stride. Instead of listing all the things you don't like, try to think of at least one positive thing about this house, and start from that. You might learn to love your kitchen, even with the pink :).

I really like your home! I'm a photographer, living in a small rental, just like yours, and can totally appreciate your artistic touches.