Sarah W. In OR's Profile

Also, you didn't mention how you feel about the shutters. I think shutters seem appropriate on the two windows above the garage, they just might look better about twice as wide as they currently are in a color that references the brick.

We live on a corner too and our house is large in relation to the lot. I think going dark us a great idea - that's what we did and u think it helps the house visibly recede a bit. We used wherein Williams thunderous (a dark cool gray-green) on the body, downing sand under the eaves and the trim, and brandywine (an orange) on the door. With a bigger house on a corner the bright door really leads the eye to the entrance that might not be so obvious otherwise. We're very happy with our selections, but ours is a 1968 home and not sure if the colors are appropriate for a craftsman.

I'm from the Walla Walla Valley and had to look up that snappy song.

The song used in the IKEA commercial is an original composition.  The song does not have a title and it has never been released.

Bummer

I'm seeing lavender here too, but not pale; almost a medium level of color. Also, I believe it is best to choose paint after bedding since bedding is more limiting- you can get paint in ANY color.

When we redid our kitchen I found the NKBA guidelines very useful in planning http://www.kitchens.com/Design/Layouts/NKBA-Guidelines.aspx

We installed Ikea Adel cabinets in white, so we used the Ikea kitchen planner; it can be a real pain, but it's an essential tool. For people who like modern, I recommend Ikea Applad in white.

We have a little jog in our wall and as others have suggested, that's where we put our fridge.

I would consider adding walls. Put the fridge in the "jog" and to the left of that build a wall perpendicular to actually enclose the kitchen with a trimmed out wide opening/walkway. You'd see a finished wall rather than ends of cabs or appliances from other parts of home. I'd only remove part of that living room wall to this perpendicular wall (hope that makes sense.)

Ikea has great undercabinet lighting and if it's in the budget pot lights are nice; inour area they cost about $90 ea. installed by electrician.

It also seems your dining table (although fantastic) might just be the wrong size and shape for your home. If you don't use it regularly, this might be a good inspiration for you http://articles.sfgate.com/2008-02-24/living/17139959_1_counter-space-kitchen-cabinets

Good luck!