I really like that door, but worry that our existing storm door would take away from the look. But we live in Minnesota, so they are necessary. And having boys (8 &11) and all their friends in and out, I don't trust them with a storm door that is all glass. But that is the look I want. Unfortunately, I can't have any plants in the house - real or fake, even. The cat is obsessed with them, and even a pineapple sitting on the counter while I put away groceries is too tempting for him. I really have no idea what to do with that channel. The boys (husband included) pile stuff on there and the cat knocks it off. Felix the cat seems to think that is the best place to lounge and keep an eye on everyone. When we moved into this house, pretty much everything was original 1966 (including the KITCHEN carpet!) or cheaply and haphazardly replaced when the owner's children got it ready to sell. We are slowly changing out every almond light switch and outlet, hinges and door knobs are on the list as well. It's a hot mess of outdated drabness! But after a complete kitchen remodel and the entire level flooding after living here for two months, my dream of sweeping through all the cosmetic updates it needs fell by the wayside as my husband spent 6 months renovating the lower level. He needed a break from the inside and is now spending his spare time on building a treehouse. I'll get him back to it one of these days...

I would never recommend a specific color in anyone else's home or office and that's why I never do :-) Color is affected by everything from the orientation of the room to the height of the ceilings, the flooring, amount of fenestration, type of overhead lighting and wattage of lamps, and your location's latitude. It's a complete mystery to me how people can pick a color off a chip or use a paint because someone else has it in his or her home. Perceived undertones are just as affected by all of the above. Our accessible beige looks gray at night!

I am not as familiar with S.W. as I am with B.M. After reading your comment “unfortunately previous owners…): What if you have the trim stripped and restored? I found this link where you can insert your zip-code t o get an idea of the going rate for your area. Compare that to your painter’s quote. Just a thought. https://www.homewyse.com/services/cost_to_remove_paint_from_wood.html

Do you have carpeted areas where these paints will go? Do you have white trim? Best to look at these samples next to all of these elements. As for the cream cabinet photo the top one - canvas tan - looks better.