I think that looks really good Beastie...
I'm now starting to feel very lost on which idea I like best...
Maybe what we should do is all concentrate on the structure of the page first (what Vaz keeps referring too) margins/taskbar location etc... to create a completely unform look and then all submit themes to meet that structure...
...themes could then be switched by the admins at given intervals to keep the site looking fresh.
I just think it's a shame to only pick 1 out of all these great ideas....