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Two words... Crackle Finish.

Prep and apply a coat of crackle finish. Then apply a off white or gray coat of paint over the crackle. When it dries it will give an antique finish to the cabinets and look amazing. In the cracks of the finish will be the green paint.. It will look like this :
http://www.ehow.com/how_6727766_instructions-crackle-paint-techniques.html

I would also paint the walls a nice color and take off the the doors on the cabinet on the walls. It will make it look more modern and chic. Get a nice (cheap.. think ikea) Bowls and plates sets to display and use. Like this
http://www.twolia.com/blogs/dwellingsanddecor/files/2009/02/ishandchi-blogspot.jpg

Paint inside or cabinets or use wallpaper inside.

Put up a Curtain that goes from top of window and extended it to the far wall by the door. It will give you the illusion on one huge window in the kitchen. Or you could get crown molding or wood pieces and a mirror that is the same size as the window and make a faux window next to the real window.

De clutter and it will be nice. I would paint the wood door and window frames white too.

nice ideas.. except the books in the fireplace..