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i don't have any pictures because the house isn't finished being built yet, but i've selected all the aforementioned items.

With your description of your hardwoods, neutral stone, and dark sofa, I think you could go in many possible directions with paint. You could definitely head towards monochromatic by doing something in the brown family; Restoration Hardware Cappuchino, Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige, or even something like Macadamia by Sherwin Wms. It's a little more in the yellow tan tone, but it would still give you that mono look.

You could go dramatic with one of the new turquoise colors. Sherwin Williams Quietude is a blue green that would look great with hardwoods and dark furniture. Pratt & Lambert's Contemplation has similar tones and feel. You could try a subtle gray-green like Nantucket Gray by Ben Moore or even Flowering Herbs, which is soft browned green. Even a nice creamy white like Navaho White or Mascarpone could be nice for a little heavy accessorizing later. Any of those colors would lend themselves well to touches or red or raspberry, yellows and brighter lime greens in pillows or pottery or even floral arrangements.

What I think we need to know is, What style are you? Do you want your room to give off a contemporary modern vibe? Perhaps even Pratt & Lambert Feather Gray, (check it out on Cote De Texas today) something soft almost no color and yet modern looking. Do you want the room modern but cozy and warm? Rockport Gray, another BM color, is medium dark on the wall. I tested it for my study but needed something with just a little more light for that small room. What mood or feel do you want to convey? Are you looking for sophisticated and subtle? Do you love color and want the room to lift your mood when you walk in? When you look at photos in the Decorating magazines, what kind of look appeals? Barely accessorized yet looking finished? Or more earthy with lots of books, lamps, flowers, and throws? Do you love Traditional rooms or even maybe Transitional spaces?

We just need more info really.........

Red

That's a toughie then. Like Red wrote you could go in so many directions. I'd think about what your style is and the colors you'll have in your accessories when deciding paint color.

redbazel...thanks for all the advice. i think i'd like modern but cozy & warm. maybe like a warmish taupe color (any BM color name suggestions would be welcome) and i'd maybe accessorize w/a rust color & ivory. i like accessories but not to the point of looking cluttered. I'll look at the Rockport Gray. any other color suggestions?

If you have the Ben Moore store nearby, try to ask their decorator for suggestions. Or at least, pick up some chips. If you find something you like, try Googling that color in Google Images so you could see some painted rooms and determine if someone else has similar basics to work with.

Or if you find a shade you like, do a search here to see what others have to say. Once you are in your new home, it will be clearer what you want to do with it.

Red