Overall your aesthetic is very traditional. The dining room leans more farm style and the accent chairs lean slightly mid century.

Thank you, Sativa! My mother is very traditional, though more colonial style. I guess the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. I do like mid century modern and will have to find creative ways to add more. Overall do you think the two looks work together?

Generally I’d like to create a timeless look- as if it has been accumulated over the years. (I think that’s timeless?)

I particularly like your last photo, Beverly- the couches are scrumptious!

You're correct, it is an acquired collection of eclectic items from lots of different eras and styles. That doesn't necessarily translate into "timeless!" Can you number the pieces in order of preference. #1 would be the item you love the most and would never part with. Since paint colors should be based on fabrics and textiles in your space, I'd consider using the rug to find a neutral background color. Either the cream or the gray would work well with your sofa. However, you might reupholster the two chairs to work better with the rug colors and be more contemporary than the current floral. The main "issue" you need to take care of when you move is not to hang your art too high. Even with 2-story walls, you don't need to try and decorate above where the people are. Lone pieces of art should be centered 5' above the floor. Art over furniture should be 5" above it and no wider than 75% of furniture's width. Post again when you get into the new house and we'll help with arranging and with paint. It is best to sample on big white poster boards, painting the middle and leaving a wide border to keep current wall colors from interfering with accurate sampling. The light and other factors in your new home will make a difference, so you can't really pre-select the exact color you need. I know it is tempting to paint before you move in, but even your current fabrics and textiles will not look the exact same in the new house. Paint is always the last item done in a makeover or design project for these reasons.

I think you have a collected/eclectic style. More along the lines of this:

I would say a bit eclectic I like the room but I hate the art hung so high just because the ceilings are high does not change the height you hang art. I find the DR abit too many styles going on and not nearly as nice a feel as the LR. That black display cabinet just really throws it off IMO.BTW no textured walls

Thank you, decoenthusiast! I was thinking about using the chairs in the master when we move. What type of chair would you say? As far as furniture, I love my coffee table and I will keep piano- it won't be in living room at new house. I also really like the campaign chair, but things can be moved around house for sure! Also, DR chandelier will move with us and we will keep DR table,

Finallyhome, I LOVE that room! Thanks for posting.

Patricia, thank you for your insight. In new house the curio will go and we will have built in China storage. I will try to be a better picture hanger! But as noted above the art is centered between 5'1-2" from floor, maybe angle not good?? Also will add a couple more photos of dining room later today, still dark out:) Trying to see what you are seeing. Thank you for saying LR has nice feeling- I do think it's a comfy room-we enjoy taking happy hour in there!

i was working towards a gallery wall behind piano. My grandmother was an artist and I have a lot of paintings! I wonder if the angle of photo is making art look higher in general (not talking about piano wall). The pics in dining room are centered at 5'1-2"... I won't add more holes here, but when we move I will hang better:) I guess I need to do some gallery wall research!

What do you think of Farrow and Ball and the light bouncing/reflecting theory?

miacometlady, thank you! What I'm discovering about myself is that I actually like a fuller room. Maybe there's a happy medium? I may switch chairs out and could do something similar. Thanks for encouragement on texture front!

The new house has an L shape with kitchen in corner visible to DR on one side and LR on the other. Currently getting bids on kitchen cabinets similar to photos here- do you think it works with furnishings? China cab would be in DR. Thanks all!

I think that you will tire of the gray as you seem to like a more collected and traditional style. I would stick with the white cabinets, butcher block counter tops and and overall warm homely aesthetic.

I would go with smooth (untextured) walls and ceiling.

I agree, Sativa! No grey, photos just for style:) I don't have anything that is actually white in my decor; I'm thinking a cream or mushroom type color. Range is large and black- leaning toward some sort of solid surface stone top.

i have bid requests out for smoothing ceilings and walls; hopefully won't be cost prohibitive! Thanks, hatetoshop:)

Here are more photos of dining room. I'm hoping to get a little more feedback from Patricia, and whomever cares to comment, on how to have a tastefully eclectic mix and not appear to be a hodgepodge. Mirror too large for drawers but we are at a "stopover" house and I wanted to get it off the floor.

Turn the mirror vertically and lower the chandelier to 30" over the table top

I would have stacked art on either side of your china cabinet that have like frames. The pieces you currently have positioned there are too wide and would do better over the piano

The wall over the piano seemed a bit busy so I have removed some of the items and I would install the wood frame art from the dining room on the wall behind the two chairs.

Thanks Beverly! The chandelier is 27" to table from lowest crystal, not sure how to remedy if it looks high.

I appreciate the feedback in the artwork. There are windows behind the two chairs:) I like the way you show photos with pics on either side of China cabinet. Here's a photo of the mirror turned vertically. Initially I felt it was too tall for the width of the room. I don't want to move the hook; we are moving fairly soon and I don't want to add more holes! Perhaps it could stay leaning? It is secure on wall.

I keep reading about farrow and ball paints and that they help reflect light-- would they be good on the knowckdown ceiling?

Because Farrow & Ball is expensive and has their own paint/colorant processes people confuse it with full spectrum paint colors.

Farrow & Ball colors are not full spectrum colors. They are just regular colors like every other paint brand; no different from Benjamin Moore that also has their own paint/colorant processes.

The F&B colors are unique, the brand has a certain vibe and aesthetic and final finish or 'hand'. I've used and specified F&B and I like it but I like a lot of brands.

The idea that F&B is somehow super different from other brands and color palettes and *special* is overstating what the stuff actually is. It's a nice brand with lovely colors and if one appeals to you then you should use Farrow & Ball paint. #someperspective

They've had issues with some basic colors taking multiple coats but I've heard rumors that those colors have been addressed but I don't know for sure. If you buy, be sure to ask about the color you chose and and how well it hides.

Thank you Lori! What finish do prefer to use when you paint or does it depend on brand? I usually use eggshell or satin but maybe flat is the way to go? I'm going for an eclectic English/French farmhouse look.

I like matte and eggshell. Sometimes called velvet or pearl - depends on brand and grade. I don't do shiny walls or ceiling, just shiny trim/doors.