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I lived in Winnipeg for 3 years going to school. What area is this? Downtown?

I agree with EC. Where is it from?

Thanks everyone for your comments. To speak to some of the points mentioned:

- we've been living in 'beige-ness' for 6 months now, and basically purged most of our accessories before our move, so to draw inspiration from things we already own, well, there isn't anything - blank slate. Since I am a recent college graduate, I have not really amassed any collection of furnishings or accessories.

- the kitchen back-splash is a white subway tile

- the grey/brown couch and loveseat were floor model purchases - bang for buck, so color wasn't really an option, and since we moved with so little furniture it was sort of a rushed purchase.

- I like the idea of accent walls, since it would mean I wouldn't have to paint everything, however, my problem is which wall to accent - is there a rule of thumb? With the soffit in the living room and kitchen, it is hard to pick a wall. the wall on the right in the first picture spans the entire length of the condo (from the entry to the fireplace).
- Our last place was painted with a great teal-blue, and then a soft cool grey to complement, so I was hoping to stay away from the blues for a change, but I have a feeling that it might be the best option with all of the beige in the flooring, countertops, and cabinetry.

- I would like to start with the main living areas first, before moving onto the bedroom / baths, as we spend the majority of our time in these spaces.

- I was hoping for more specific color suggestions. I know it is hard to tell exactly what color it is in the photos. Right now I have a ton of swatches taped above the fireplace: from rustic reds, to avocado greens, teal blues to electric blues, cool grays and warm grays, but none of them are really jumping out at me. I'm drawn to reds and greys, but I feel like everyone paints a red wall the first chance they get! I also think the colors need to be warm versus cool so as to blend with the flooring - am I right?

Thanks for the suggestions! Keep 'em coming!