White is simple and timeless, the feature can be artwork, timber joinery, natural stone floor or the space itself with expressed architectural features for example exposed structure or highlight glazing, interesting ceiling spaces or a fireplace. I think you need to be careful with feature walls as good design needs to be logical and based on reason, this leads to contemporary yet timeless spaces for people to live in.

Don't get a white kitchen if you can avoid it at all costs. I love white kitchens, they're fresh and crisp looking and add light- don't get me wrong I love white however it won't stay white for long- I've had polyurethane white, thermoform white and now polytec white and they all start to yellow- mine is only 4 years old and the doors look cream not white- going through warranty claim atm. Rather pick a colour for your kitchen then repainted the walls again. Trust me you will regret white- only works in display homes and magazines. Good luck

Hi Lucy Have you thought of using the same colour on the skirting boards and architraves but doing them in high gloss? That way they will look slightly lighter than the wall due to the light reflection off the gloss.

I agree with Gallery 360s idea. Personally I wouldn't choose any of your options for that space...but have what you love.