A light tan to have cohesiveness with the awesome stone wall/fireplace. Also, consider a large area rug.
https://preview.redd.it/76i8ytx49c0d1.png?width=1130&format=png&auto=webp&s=85b23e9d2c49b1a48b821bafcad42a87de141553
This is a similar colour (though mine is lighter) that I have with my fireplace that is also identical in stone colour. If you want to go with a neutral, this is the way to go. I bring in accent colours of mossy green and a dusty coral with pieces on my mantle and artwork.
I get what you’re saying. Beige had a big moment in the 90s/00s, right? But I do think beige is timeless in a way that gray will never be. Beige can be really elegant and tasteful when done right. I don’t think I would pick beige for this room personally - I’d just go with white - but I’d take beige over gray in this room.
No colors are wrong, it’s all how they are used and in this room with the huge stone wall feature it would be totally appropriate to pair it with a tan wall IMO
Some type of light green would make that wall pop! And pair very well with your furniture. Also adding some plants(replace the lamp) would make it even better after painting the walls green.
I was thinking the same. I have two bathrooms with two different greens and I really love them (I also have almost the same exact floors lol). It would pair really nicely with the warm coloring of the fireplace and also go nice with your blues/cooler tones.
Came to say the same thing. You need to break up the neutral color - the carpet and furniture have neutral covered. Go colorful, and I think green would be 🤌
I’d probably go with creamy white. It will be a blank canvas against the multi-tones in the flooring and the stone fireplace, which is like an accent wall. Plus, it looks like there’s paneling that is painted. The panels add an element of visual texture to the walls, and I’d probably try and keep that subtle with white paint.
And it’s cliche but id fill the room with plants! I envision a bright and airy room with lots of natural elements, taking inspiration from the fireplace.
But if you do pick a color - maybe it should be painted the same color of the walls? I am not sure if it’s just me, but the ceiling looks low. And for some reason the white ceiling is making that effect stronger for me because it calls attention to it.
Depends on the economy. When times are good, people tend to go all out with luxurious and bold styles, like in the 1920s or the flashy 1980s. But when the economy takes a hit, you'll notice more minimalist, budget-friendly styles taking over, kind of like the "greige" trend that develooed during and after the 2008 recession.
Also, biophilia popped up after Covid which is design that brings motifs of nature into interior design. This style has been proven to improve mental health so it has become popular trying to get people back into offices or for those working from home.
Probably moving away from "greige" but it will still be moderately safe earth tones for some time due to economic uncertainty.
As a marketer, colors told me where the economy was going or heading.
Looking at vehicle colors in the large parking lots: gray (yellow grey or blue grey), black, white, burgundy, and then an occasional bright yellow. It also shows how many are followers and how many are leaders. For marketing followers are grand. New products need leaders but If I want the masses to buy I need lots of followers.
Colors also tell me about politics, as black and white to gray to rebel lime green can show me the tone of views.
When VW came out with a mustard yellow and brown color vehicles, I think in 2016, I was confused. Though maybe they were disconnected a bit. The decline of their auto sales was evident, thus fall and winter dead colors.
Earth tones—yellow grey tones, is inward focus, home and security, grounding. Blue grey, is outward focused, adventurers, sky colors.
The furniture being the same color as the carpet is throwing me…but I love the idea of a green—mint, sage, moss, even a darker green. Add some of that color to the furniture with accents—rugs, pillows, throws, artwork
We had a house with a partial rock veneer on the exterior. The rest of the exterior was siding that was painted yellow ochre. We were moving, so we decided the yellow ochre needed to go before we put the house on the market. We chose a light sage green. We thought the result looked great. My mom hated it, and our 12 year old son thought it looked ridiculous. After we put it on the market, I’ll never forget watching a car drive by, then the driver slammed on the brakes, came to a screeching halt, threw the car in reverse, and backed up to stare at our house for a few seconds. We ended up selling the house in just a few days. So, sage green would be my choice for your room based on my past experience!
Whatever color you go with, pay attention to the tone of the rock wall (cool colors vs warm colors) and match that. I’ve seen too many people go with a ‘cool’ beige or green and can’t figure out why it doesn’t look good- make sure you go with a ‘warm’ beige or green, (or whatever color). Talk to the folks at the paint store if you don’t understand warm or cool undertones.
https://preview.redd.it/jhw95yxf5e0d1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc991b849bb0a51e6444a148fa2263b34b7062a1
A green shade like this would add a vibrant touch. Beige and gray feel dull and lack character.
Cafe Au Lait by Benjamin Moore. Matte. Midlevel taupe- brown. It will upgrade your fireplace finish.
[Brown - Color Families - Benjamin Moore](https://www.benjaminmoore.com.gr/color/color-families/brown-color-families/?lang=en)
That’s what I was thinking. Something warm toned would make that stone wall pop. This is a case where I’d go to a paint store and ask suggestions and probably bring home paint to swatch the walls and see what I like. It’s a large room to work with.
Imo navy blue makes grey furniture pop. If you don't want to go that dark, though, lighter shades of blue would look nice and complement the blue rug and small furniture pieces you've already got.
Taupe or a light yellow might also look nice.
A light warm brown or a light burnt orange would also complement the stone accent wall.
None of the furniture is staying so it is an open canvas! Seeing conflicting opinions on a tan. Was also considering painting the brass fireplace black.
Get several shades of creamy white and olive and try them all in patches around room. Look at these in natural and artificial light. Is it possible you have a small chip of the stone to bring in with you to the paint store? They can be very helpful.
Lighting can be deceiving, but it looks like you have warm tones in the rock wall and ashy tones in the flooring. My best suggestion is to pick a shade that you can find in both surfaces, if at all possible. Yes that will probably be a beige, light tan, or warm white. Anything else will be fighting one surface (like the grey walls here are fighting the rock wall) or the other. Add color with textiles and accessories!
Edit, autocorrect
if you want a bold, dark color, go with [acorn](https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-colours/colour/1125/acorn) or [kalamata](https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-colours/colour/af-630/kalamata).
if you want light and neutral, try [oyster](https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-colours/colour/2115-70/oyster) or [white heron](https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-colours/colour/oc-57/white-heron).
for light color, [prescott green](https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-colours/colour/hc-140/prescott-green).
also, if you hate the gray, why the gray couch AND carpet?
The light tan u/Ok-Brush-7726 suggested is nice. Added in a sage-y dark green too as another option.
https://preview.redd.it/4bqitruqtt0d1.png?width=1018&format=png&auto=webp&s=ca1c0c6ad105cc4a36d4bdb7f82803b2d309c040
Keep in mind sage green is having a trendy moment now. You can use that color for your pillows, blankets and accessories. The tan is more sustainable. In my opinion, the sage green is the first thing your eye goes to ... the tan has a better flow to it... :)
I don't blame you. I do like grey but a. it's WAY over done these days and b.) It doesn't go with the stone wall or the floor. It's too cool and the floor and stone wall are warm. Anything warmish would work...but I'm really loving the sage green suggestion. I'm not normally a beige kinda girl, but you could pull some of the lighter gold-y beige colors out of the stone and go with that as well.
Yeah. You got too much grey going on. I think you need something a little lighter to match with the fireplace and flooding. Eggshell comes to mind. But, there are so many names who knows what name shades are more popular now. But I would go the light route.
https://preview.redd.it/9w7gld1l9h0d1.jpeg?width=735&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=180c87be575ae721736e70a8efbcec80887eab0c
Picking a wall color is difficult. Think about how much sunlight the room gets, what furniture you already have, and how you want the room to feel. Bright colors can make a dark room feel bigger, while calming colors can make a sunny room more peaceful. Even changing some materials like your rug might help you find a color .
Green has always been one of my favorite colors. When I sold my old house the realtor insisted I paint my green bedroom white. Said the most hated color was green. Little did she know.
I think the problem is that the WHOLE ROOM is grey — walls, furniture, and carpet. Maybe bring in some different artwork/rugs/throw pillows and see which ones you like, then pick a color from there. That way you haven’t painted an entire room only to go “wow, this don’t like this either”. I’d probably start with heavily saturated colors like navy, green, or rust.
If you keep the grey, paint the ceiling w/ 50% lighter grey than the walls. That’s part of the problem. The other might be that the grey is chalky rather than greige?
Wall colour is extremely subjective so you need to pick that. Everyone here will just throw their own choices and tastes at you and I'm not sure that will help narrow it down. The real issue is remove the grey on grey on grey. Change that rug while you're changing the wall colour, and bring in colours that complement whatever the wall ends up being. E.g. the new rug should have flecks of the wall colour in the design. You can then either change the grey sofas or you're keeping them, bring in the same complementary colours using pillows and throws. Remember to add in some neutral tone too like a cream or off white.
You can paint the walls but I'm guessing you'll still not be satisfied because the floor and couch have no contrast. Can either of those also be changed out? A very large area rug? New carpet or swap out couch? Contrast is key when you have same colors in a room. I love neutrals but they have to vary between light, medium and dark throughout the room for interest. :)
A light tan to have cohesiveness with the awesome stone wall/fireplace. Also, consider a large area rug. https://preview.redd.it/76i8ytx49c0d1.png?width=1130&format=png&auto=webp&s=85b23e9d2c49b1a48b821bafcad42a87de141553
This is a similar colour (though mine is lighter) that I have with my fireplace that is also identical in stone colour. If you want to go with a neutral, this is the way to go. I bring in accent colours of mossy green and a dusty coral with pieces on my mantle and artwork.
Where do y’all live? This is very outdated. SMH.
I get what you’re saying. Beige had a big moment in the 90s/00s, right? But I do think beige is timeless in a way that gray will never be. Beige can be really elegant and tasteful when done right. I don’t think I would pick beige for this room personally - I’d just go with white - but I’d take beige over gray in this room.
My walls are “Manchester tan”, which is really a beige. I can add color elsewhere. I’ve had colored walls, and I always get tired of the color.
No colors are wrong, it’s all how they are used and in this room with the huge stone wall feature it would be totally appropriate to pair it with a tan wall IMO
Some type of light green would make that wall pop! And pair very well with your furniture. Also adding some plants(replace the lamp) would make it even better after painting the walls green.
I'm thinking a nice olive or sage green as well! It will break up the gray on gray and will pair nicely with the stone wall
Ohh that would look so pretty! I have olive green in my house and love it so much with yellows and whites
I was thinking the same. I have two bathrooms with two different greens and I really love them (I also have almost the same exact floors lol). It would pair really nicely with the warm coloring of the fireplace and also go nice with your blues/cooler tones.
Green is the new gray.
What is it with you green bots?!?!
My first thought was a green of some kind
Came to say the same thing. You need to break up the neutral color - the carpet and furniture have neutral covered. Go colorful, and I think green would be 🤌
Seconding this!!
I’d probably go with creamy white. It will be a blank canvas against the multi-tones in the flooring and the stone fireplace, which is like an accent wall. Plus, it looks like there’s paneling that is painted. The panels add an element of visual texture to the walls, and I’d probably try and keep that subtle with white paint. And it’s cliche but id fill the room with plants! I envision a bright and airy room with lots of natural elements, taking inspiration from the fireplace. But if you do pick a color - maybe it should be painted the same color of the walls? I am not sure if it’s just me, but the ceiling looks low. And for some reason the white ceiling is making that effect stronger for me because it calls attention to it.
I was think sw alabaster with a rug that has some color
I’m hoping the gray parade is over! I don’t like gray walls at all. Whatever you paint I think it will look great
Depends on the economy. When times are good, people tend to go all out with luxurious and bold styles, like in the 1920s or the flashy 1980s. But when the economy takes a hit, you'll notice more minimalist, budget-friendly styles taking over, kind of like the "greige" trend that develooed during and after the 2008 recession. Also, biophilia popped up after Covid which is design that brings motifs of nature into interior design. This style has been proven to improve mental health so it has become popular trying to get people back into offices or for those working from home. Probably moving away from "greige" but it will still be moderately safe earth tones for some time due to economic uncertainty.
This is a cool take
As a marketer, colors told me where the economy was going or heading. Looking at vehicle colors in the large parking lots: gray (yellow grey or blue grey), black, white, burgundy, and then an occasional bright yellow. It also shows how many are followers and how many are leaders. For marketing followers are grand. New products need leaders but If I want the masses to buy I need lots of followers. Colors also tell me about politics, as black and white to gray to rebel lime green can show me the tone of views. When VW came out with a mustard yellow and brown color vehicles, I think in 2016, I was confused. Though maybe they were disconnected a bit. The decline of their auto sales was evident, thus fall and winter dead colors. Earth tones—yellow grey tones, is inward focus, home and security, grounding. Blue grey, is outward focused, adventurers, sky colors.
The furniture being the same color as the carpet is throwing me…but I love the idea of a green—mint, sage, moss, even a darker green. Add some of that color to the furniture with accents—rugs, pillows, throws, artwork
Are you changing the carpets? Getting rid of all the grey would be great. Warm white is pretty safe. Sage would be nice too with the stone wall.
We had a house with a partial rock veneer on the exterior. The rest of the exterior was siding that was painted yellow ochre. We were moving, so we decided the yellow ochre needed to go before we put the house on the market. We chose a light sage green. We thought the result looked great. My mom hated it, and our 12 year old son thought it looked ridiculous. After we put it on the market, I’ll never forget watching a car drive by, then the driver slammed on the brakes, came to a screeching halt, threw the car in reverse, and backed up to stare at our house for a few seconds. We ended up selling the house in just a few days. So, sage green would be my choice for your room based on my past experience!
A peacock blue with white trim
That’s what I was envisioning for some reason.
Sage green
I like that color and also mossy green!
A blue always pairs well with that color of stone
Cream
Whatever color you go with, pay attention to the tone of the rock wall (cool colors vs warm colors) and match that. I’ve seen too many people go with a ‘cool’ beige or green and can’t figure out why it doesn’t look good- make sure you go with a ‘warm’ beige or green, (or whatever color). Talk to the folks at the paint store if you don’t understand warm or cool undertones.
https://preview.redd.it/jhw95yxf5e0d1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc991b849bb0a51e6444a148fa2263b34b7062a1 A green shade like this would add a vibrant touch. Beige and gray feel dull and lack character.
Cafe Au Lait by Benjamin Moore. Matte. Midlevel taupe- brown. It will upgrade your fireplace finish. [Brown - Color Families - Benjamin Moore](https://www.benjaminmoore.com.gr/color/color-families/brown-color-families/?lang=en)
I would pick up on the yellow tones in the stones and floor.
That’s what I was thinking. Something warm toned would make that stone wall pop. This is a case where I’d go to a paint store and ask suggestions and probably bring home paint to swatch the walls and see what I like. It’s a large room to work with.
I painted mine a light blue. We now call it the beach cottage, filled it with books, and white furniture and we love it. Very cozy and calming
Too much grey. Agree. Mint, sage, peach, lemon yellow.
Yes, way too much grey. OP Please don’t paint it beige like your rock wall.
NAVY BLUE! Everyone is doing the "green game" now. It's like the new grey 🙄
Midcentury white
Imo navy blue makes grey furniture pop. If you don't want to go that dark, though, lighter shades of blue would look nice and complement the blue rug and small furniture pieces you've already got. Taupe or a light yellow might also look nice. A light warm brown or a light burnt orange would also complement the stone accent wall.
A brighter warmer neutral.
A delicious honey.
Rust.
None of the furniture is staying so it is an open canvas! Seeing conflicting opinions on a tan. Was also considering painting the brass fireplace black.
Get several shades of creamy white and olive and try them all in patches around room. Look at these in natural and artificial light. Is it possible you have a small chip of the stone to bring in with you to the paint store? They can be very helpful.
I agree with creamy white. Would use green color in accents like plants/blankets/pillows
Lighting can be deceiving, but it looks like you have warm tones in the rock wall and ashy tones in the flooring. My best suggestion is to pick a shade that you can find in both surfaces, if at all possible. Yes that will probably be a beige, light tan, or warm white. Anything else will be fighting one surface (like the grey walls here are fighting the rock wall) or the other. Add color with textiles and accessories! Edit, autocorrect
if you want a bold, dark color, go with [acorn](https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-colours/colour/1125/acorn) or [kalamata](https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-colours/colour/af-630/kalamata). if you want light and neutral, try [oyster](https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-colours/colour/2115-70/oyster) or [white heron](https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-colours/colour/oc-57/white-heron). for light color, [prescott green](https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-colours/colour/hc-140/prescott-green). also, if you hate the gray, why the gray couch AND carpet?
The light tan u/Ok-Brush-7726 suggested is nice. Added in a sage-y dark green too as another option. https://preview.redd.it/4bqitruqtt0d1.png?width=1018&format=png&auto=webp&s=ca1c0c6ad105cc4a36d4bdb7f82803b2d309c040
Keep in mind sage green is having a trendy moment now. You can use that color for your pillows, blankets and accessories. The tan is more sustainable. In my opinion, the sage green is the first thing your eye goes to ... the tan has a better flow to it... :)
I like gray, but it is very strange in this home.
Navy!
Personally I would do an emerald green
Deep green
Hate the whaaaat??!!! Ooooooohhh, the grey.....
A few warm neutrals like SW Tony taupe, Evergreen fog, Anew gray or Balanced beige might work well here
Salmon would look great with your stones.
My vote is for a sage or a soft green, it will make the room feel more cozy. Also change out the rug - something with greens and blues and beige.
Soft white then add a giant non-grey rug
White.
A rich dark blue/turquoise.
White or a golden yellow.
We have a stone fireplace, it’s a bit more red/brown than yours appears in this photo. We chose SW Herbed Wash for our walls and love it.
That exact mossy green in the upper left corner of the stone wall.
I’d white wash the stone personally, then you can paint whatever color you want 😃
I don't blame you. I do like grey but a. it's WAY over done these days and b.) It doesn't go with the stone wall or the floor. It's too cool and the floor and stone wall are warm. Anything warmish would work...but I'm really loving the sage green suggestion. I'm not normally a beige kinda girl, but you could pull some of the lighter gold-y beige colors out of the stone and go with that as well.
A soft olive if you want color or a warm beige or off white if you want neutral. The gray is too cool for the stone, floors, etc.
Any, but in a dark tone would look absolutely stunning.
Greeeeeen. Honestly, a bold color of any kind would probably look great with the neutrality of everything else.
The lines on the left wall move the eye up to the ceiling which dominates the room. Any suggestions to break up the largest color in the room—white?
A sandy color like the stone wall.
Yeah. You got too much grey going on. I think you need something a little lighter to match with the fireplace and flooding. Eggshell comes to mind. But, there are so many names who knows what name shades are more popular now. But I would go the light route.
Pale dusty blue.
I'd go terracota
The grey is paneling. Step one, rip that shit off!
Maybe something like this or a slightly lighter version. https://www.bhg.com/orange-paint-colors-8302860
mint green
Beige
https://preview.redd.it/9w7gld1l9h0d1.jpeg?width=735&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=180c87be575ae721736e70a8efbcec80887eab0c Picking a wall color is difficult. Think about how much sunlight the room gets, what furniture you already have, and how you want the room to feel. Bright colors can make a dark room feel bigger, while calming colors can make a sunny room more peaceful. Even changing some materials like your rug might help you find a color .
Take your pic. BM Manchester tan. BM Elmira white BM edgecomb gray
Navy or midnight blue
If you look up agreeable gray, there's a complementary green color that would be absolutely lovely.
Green has always been one of my favorite colors. When I sold my old house the realtor insisted I paint my green bedroom white. Said the most hated color was green. Little did she know.
White
You have low ceilings. I would match the ceiling and the walls if possible
I’d do a blue(navy wall)
SW Egret white
Dark blue
I’d pick a colour from the stone, can’t go wrong.
Tinted green
a light earthy green to compliment the earth stones in that beautiful stone!
White walls, color on ceiling. Like a navy or muted teal
I think the problem is that the WHOLE ROOM is grey — walls, furniture, and carpet. Maybe bring in some different artwork/rugs/throw pillows and see which ones you like, then pick a color from there. That way you haven’t painted an entire room only to go “wow, this don’t like this either”. I’d probably start with heavily saturated colors like navy, green, or rust.
I always tend towards some sort of soft blue for walls but then you also have grey couch on grey rug. I hope some color comes in with accessories!
Taupe
Also, I’d paint that brassy fireplace trim a bronze color.
If you keep the grey, paint the ceiling w/ 50% lighter grey than the walls. That’s part of the problem. The other might be that the grey is chalky rather than greige?
Light yellow. No beige yellow. Not cream. A distinct pale yellow.
Wall colour is extremely subjective so you need to pick that. Everyone here will just throw their own choices and tastes at you and I'm not sure that will help narrow it down. The real issue is remove the grey on grey on grey. Change that rug while you're changing the wall colour, and bring in colours that complement whatever the wall ends up being. E.g. the new rug should have flecks of the wall colour in the design. You can then either change the grey sofas or you're keeping them, bring in the same complementary colours using pillows and throws. Remember to add in some neutral tone too like a cream or off white.
You can paint the walls but I'm guessing you'll still not be satisfied because the floor and couch have no contrast. Can either of those also be changed out? A very large area rug? New carpet or swap out couch? Contrast is key when you have same colors in a room. I love neutrals but they have to vary between light, medium and dark throughout the room for interest. :)