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Oh yeah, paint the cabinets. Just keep in mind that bright, bold, trendy colors are fun but you may want to limit them to the easier to paint/change walls and accent accessories. Trust me that the work involved in painting the cabinets isn't something you're going to want to reproduce when you get tired of the trend. Go with a white, off white or other appropriate neutral..just remember to be aware of the undertones in your counter and choose something that doesn't clash with it. Changing up the hardware and as everyone else has said losing the scalloped piece will make an amazing difference. The rest will be so much fun...and the difference will be astonishing. Please post pics!.

Gives me a warm fuzzy to know I'm not the only one. If you're going to go with the whole not into symmetry thing go big and really make it asymmetrical and not oops I don't have a ruler or a level!

So, the panther sheets would be a ....don't be havin' these if you're lookin' to impress..right?

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I once did my bedroom in a deep maroon with a high gloss finish. While it was interesting and I enjoyed the red I found that the glossy finish was an unfortunate choice. I ended up repainting the room in the same color but with a flat finish. I found the matte finish more relaxing and it complimented the soft burnished finishes of the framed artwork and textures of the fabrics much better. Less competition for attention I guess.Though I understand the notion of pairing a dark color with a finish that will bounce the light around I think that adequate lighting will do the job better and will give you more control over what you want to draw attention to.