Help with open concept living/dining/kitchen paint

andrea6508 · 2025-03-26T15:14:47+00:00

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Help! We are moving into a new house and I'm stuck on what paint colour(s) to use. It's currently painted a dark grey (think steel), and the floors are a luxury vinyl that is grey/brown with cool undertones. The undertones are accentuated by the paint, and I would like to warm up the space. We want it to feel warm and inviting and enjoy an eclectic vibe. I'm thinking of repainting the kitchen walls and cabinets, so I really need ideas!

Photo 1-2: 2 story living room in new house

Photo 3-4: kitchen & dining

Photo 5: colour flows to upstairs/rug colour

Photo 6-7: current current couch & fabric

Photo 8-9: antiques

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AtHomeWithCookie

Do you have colours in mind when you say you want to go warmer? I could see a warm creamy, off-white like Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee for the kitchen or living room. Or you could go with a colour that suits your personality more. What are some of your favourites?

DanielaAraya

Congrats on the new house! I love that you want your space to have an eclectic vibe. I would go with a creamy white for the walls in the majority of the house to add some warmth and break up the current tonal palette. Then you also have a clean backdrop for your antiques and anything else you want to layer up. I'd use the kitchen as an opportunity to add some color since it's contained to its own little space there. What kind of colors excite you?

andrea6508

Thanks! I love accents in blues and greens, but generally lean towards bright and airy spaces. I did a previous place in SW Pure White, white oak floors and SW Naval accent walls. I've been thinking about painting the cabinets in the kitchen, and was toying with doing them a deep blue or green. I've got a million colour sample of off-whites from SW, and have been looking at ones from Benjamin Moore as well.

tigerlillysmom2326

We painted our new house in Behr’s base color white, after looking at and taping up large samples. I chose it because it is the purist white available, and reflects all the light available. Unlike the Ben Moore colors it does not read grey as an undertone. We love it! But we live in a sunny city and have south, west and east light. Check out where the windows in your great room face. If it is north, it might be too grey for you.

tigerlillysmom2326

PS It holds up and covers as much as Sherwin Williams.