Thanks. I like that one best too. Hopefully this series of photos will persuade him as well. I think it is a pretty clear decision. There are 5 doors into this room. What would you do with them? Would you paint those white as well? I kind of like the white trim/dark doors look (see link below for examples). I thought of stripping them and staining (since they could be removed from the house, stripped and refinished off site - easing lead paint concerns), but they are sort of cobbled together (extra wood added top or bottom, whatever necessary, to make it fit). I worry that the old paint might be the only thing holding them together! I also worry that there's milk paint or some other penetrating finish that won't come off (I found that on a built-in cabinet, original to the house, in an adjacent room), or that it just won't be very nice wood under there and won't be worth the expense. Would a faux wood finish (painted) on these be an acceptable compromise? Or do you think that would just look fake in comparison to the real wood floor below? If no faux - white? Or some other color? Here is a link that might be useful: Thread about dark doors with white trim

Yes, based on these latest photos, the French gray is far too dainty. I think you're looking at the paint samples in the wrong context. Any color you have there coordinates well enough with your fireplace. But the cabinets will not be placed up against the FP, will they? I think you should be looking at the samples in the kitchen with the island barnwood, wall color, counter material and flooring.

How exciting that you're building a new home! Congrats! What sort of style/feel are you gravitating towards? Warm or cool? Modern, traditional, rustic, etc.? There is so much more to cabinets than just colors. There are also finishes and styles. For example, gray rustic kitchen cabinets look very different from gray contemporary kitchen cabinets. Usually when people don't mention the style they're thinking in a traditional style sense, so I'll take a guess that you're coming from that angle. With a lot of natural lighting, you can get away with having darker kitchen cabinets and still having a kitchen that feels open and bright. In my opinion, light countertops look best with dark brown cabinets.

Thank you for the feedback - MUCH Appreciated. - I'll check out the Garage Door windows. The Garage Door definitely needs painting! Yes FL - We are in SW FL - Near Sarasota. I'm thinking about SW Urbane Bronze for the gutters and possibly the siding. The siding I'm struggling with - SW Evening Shadow or SW Crushed Ice also 2 that seem to be recommended with Alabaster which is the 'safe' color choice for the body. Greek Villa (another thought) seems to have a slight pink undertone. Unfortunately you can't really see the front door, except when is the front porch area. But it's a sweet sitting area with a lot of potential. We also need new screening in that area and will go with the dark bronze to match the pool cage. This small area has siding, stucco and the door to figure out paint colors that will work together There is a slight grey/blue in the roof shingles which is why I thought that could work. But then again I'm spinning and looking for help and appreciate the advice! The landscaping also 30 years old so that's a project coming soon. Along with interior needs. The house is deceiving in size. Inside it opens into an split & open floor plan with cathedral ceilings.