Below, I am only interested in the ceiling beams. The paneling would be history were I to take this project on.

I am perfectly fine with the color of the wood floor.

The balustrade OTHO is a bit gray. I am hoping that looking at these elements in isolation is a mistake and they will all flow together nicely once all the furniture, textiles and art are in place.

Not sure your question but yes I see the gray you are speaking of.

On my monitor, the gray is quite subtle. The wood looks warm to me and quite lovely. The difference is apparent in the second picture. Exquisite details in every picture regardless.

Yes, you are being too picky, lol. It looks amazing!!! It couldn't be better if you tried.

Thank you so much for giving this silly issue thought. I appreciate it tremendously. I have decided the gray issue is quite small and I am being too picky ;-)

We put an offer in on the house. We'll see what happens in the next few days.

tartanmeup, I am not sure you saw my response to the Ville Saint Laurent/IKEA question on the other thread- yes, it was Ville Saint Laurent, thank you. I was born in Montreal, left straight away and lived there again for elementary school. My mother went back when I was in college and grad school, so I visited a lot in the late 80s- early 90s. I almost moved back when I married. I am from the West Island. And your screen name reminds me of my favorite, long gone store, Ogilvy's. I still wear the kilts I have from there.

I don't see gray on the doors or ceiling beams. To me, those look like what is often referred to when talking about French antique wood as "stripped oak" or whatever wood it is. I think those are lovely as they are.

How exciting! The house looks to be a stunner. Hope all goes well for you, Rita.

Ah, late 80s, early 90s weren't bad times for the city. I loved to play tourist guide back then. Ogilvy is still around, sort of. Holt Renfrew bought it not long ago. Yet another incarnation for that grande dame. Been a few in the last couple of decades. Ogilvy was a favourite store of mine as well. The chandeliers! Customer service was stellar. I wonder if they still sell their kilts? How lucky for you to still have them. I'm in the West Island now and rarely go downtown anymore so haven't seen this new Holt Renfrew/Ogilvy fusion yet.

I hope your new city has more clement weather. Never occurred to me to move but now, every winter, I wonder why I stay. If ever you want to reminisce, feel free. I'm just a message away. :)

I think it looks beautiful. I can see what you mean about a slightly grayed look in the balustrade and somewhat in the beams. It looks more of a wash than an actual gray color. And in a way it helps soften the look with the pale walls and the iron work. Love, love the door and the peek you have given us of the house. Good luck!