Hi. On the second level of stairs, you have those three wall hangings. If you ran a blue tape paint line directly through the center square of all three wall ornaments you'd should have a profile approximate with the banister (thats what I thought at first. The wall color seems a good match right now for the banister hardware but if you need something easier on the eyes to transit the stairs, you could change the tone to the white of the lower wall.

That large banana tree offers a chance to change white hue to something more white-green tint, or a very subtle aquamarine. Its a very blocky suggestion. I did this mod on ms paint so , just heads up. The black line indicates the high contrast change of paint tone. I made a gap for the plant but it should all be filled in behind it. I think the blue looks better with the plant and the wall than the green and then could be continued to the wall below it.

Use the same color as the rest of the living room, presumably an off white or light tan. There's no need to have to make several coordinating color choices when buyers really just want light, bright and airy. The stairs are quite an attractive feature. Neither of the two samples looks quite right yet. Look at Manon Floreat's recommendations for alternatives to sample.

I agree with going with a white wall. It is a very safe bet that will not bring out the yellow tones of the railings. Painting the wall the same color as the rest of the walls will also make the area feel bigger and more unified.

Warm white, absolute simplicity & modernization :)

Hi mango box,

Does the stairway join with the kitchen in any way? If so, I would like to see the colors in that room (cabinets & counters). I'm assuming that the cabinets are of the same wood as the stairs.

Hi Everyone. Thanks for all the suggestions so far. To clarify, I will be painting the entire living room one color. The lower wall is painted with sample of SW Agreeable Gray (hate it). The middle stripe on lower wall is SW Canvas Tan. Looks different from the Canvas Tan I painted by the clock...probably because of the lighting. And I actually like how it looks. I'll get a few more samples up on the wall.

The kitchen is behind the staircase and the cabinets are the same color as the stairs. The walls are a brownish tan that looks good as is. I could paint the living room the same color but am worried it could look dated and dark.

Also, my drapes are a velvet maroon and I have brown leather couches in living room. What color drapes to stage? And any suggestions for artwork to replace my 3-piece? And remove plant??

I'm in So Cal where the trend is Farmhouse and gray walls.

Thanks so much!!!

Your decision on color will be easier if you'll paint the samples in the middle of large white poster boards, rather than directly on the walls where the surrounding wall color distorts the sample. Personally, I prefer the Bleeker Beige for a good neutral - the key to selling! And I'd remove those three pieces of wall art on the stairs.

Hi mango box, Sorry it took so long to get back to you and thank you for describing more of your home. After much consideration, and not being able to see the home in person, I am suggesting you paint the living room and stairway SW Sedate Gray (6169). Sounds like the home has nice earthy tones in it. The Sedate Gray comes from a deep green undertone and will complement the honey maple woodwork nicely, and give the space a bit of the trendy gray. Check it out and see what you think.

Question, What neighborhood are you in? My staircase is very similar to yours. Also, I know a good deal about interior decorating and once I saw Mikki's comment... The green stood out to me. But you also have to accommodate your tones with the furniture. A nice white would go as well, maybe even an egg shell.