msrose - The picture came after the paint. I was wandering around JoAnn Fabric and decided to take a quick look down the art aisle "just in case" there was something that would look great in my new kitchen. I saw this and thought it was perfect! lyban - it's SW Sierra Redwood. And you are absolutely right, cheery and warm is how it makes me feel! pbrisjar - les917 and jejvtr suggested I try something in the rust/terracotta family, so I picked up a sample of the Sierra Redwood. I had actually almost decided on the Mountain Moss, but then I figured I should probably paint up a sample board of the Sierra Redwood considering I had already spent $5 for the paint :) Lo and behold, once I saw it on the sample board I thought, I LOVE this color! I still wasn't sure it would go in the kitchen, but my husband loved the color too, so we decided to paint one wall and see from there. I think the biggest problem I had before was 1 - I couldn't imagine what "went" with the tile and counterop so was really limiting myself and 2 - I was too focused on picking a color that "went" and not focused enough on finding a color that I LIKED. Actually liking the color made me bold enough to try it on the wall. As others have mentioned, I don't think most of us would look at it and say "oh yes that will look great" [well, except for Les and jejvtr ;)] It sort of takes a small leap of faith! Anyway, this has truly been a learning experience with color and I thank you all again!

hermustangs, if you'll read the "new to GW" thread below on this page (or if it's left this page by the time you read this, search for it) you'll find explicit instructions on how to post photos; very easy to do. I think you'll get many more responses if you include photos. I'm not good enough with colors personally to try to answer your questions without seeing the rooms. Good luck!

In MN houses with vinyl siding near our lakes seem to fade so quickly. Quite the chalky outer layer in time. Not certain why, but the same sidings in town did not. Our vinyl siding cracked/crumbled after only 11 years on the house. We went with a blue LP Smartside with white trim for our lake home remodel. It should outlast our lives. It will survive hailstorms (vinyl didn't). Neighbors say it really blends in with the blue sky and the blue waters of the lake.

Floating the bed is a nice idea but you wouldn't have room for any type of night stands. An armoire is a wonderful idea for extra storage. Something like this with some extra drawers would work. https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Grain-Wood-Furniture-Greenport-2-Door-Armoire/25739333/product.html?option=43173892 Then use bachelor chests or 3 drawer nightstands for more drawer storage. https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/rosalind-wheeler-lusia-3-drawer-nightstand-w001460587.html If there's room, perhaps you could add a bench under the window. Just simple white sheers on the window since you don't seem to need privacy. The floors are beautiful and it's a lovely room. A modern antique brass bed like this would make a wonderful juxtaposition in a traditional room! https://www.burkedecor.com/products/westwood-bed-in-antique-brass?