It depends on a lot of factors but my personal preference is bold, bright colors.

It is impossible to answer a question with no idea of your space. I happen to like gray it works with my funiture, my style and I add my color with art. Give us some more info and we can help you. Timeless is a misnomer your home is YOUR home and should reflect who you are alwyas

You have a blank canvass but a small room with low ceilings. what is your favorite color palette. all is a blank canvas.

Do you like bright colors, warm colors or pastels?

I don't think anyone can answer that question. I happen to like an eclectic look - mix of modern furniture, tribal oriental rugs, copper trays and lots of art. For me, a light neutral works best. Someone else in the same house might go for English cottage style, and want deep reds or blues on the walls. Nothing is really a blank canvas unless you have no furniture, no art and no rugs to put in it.

What is your favorite color palette ... for you, for your LR?

Take your pick.

Do you want to know our favorites, or what is timeless and classic? ;)

My personal favorites are blue, green and white.

Purple bdrm, blues in LR, white kitchen, bath blue toned gray.

It seems this is where trends in home decor live. Gray/griege is the color of the moment. What color makes you feel HOME--that's where I would be headed.

nancyjwb - curious about favorites but the timeless/classic question is also interesting. I think beige/taupe is timeless and my favorite is cream/white with anything in the blue family - more towards the lighter/ice blues

No matter the trends, paint colors for a room should be based on the fabrics and textiles, and maybe the art in the space.

I've used the same palette in my home for many years. Greeny blues,blue-y greens,turquoise,teal,peacock,pink,blush,ochre,butterscotch,cream. The amounts of each shade varies and so does the execution. (these days evermore pattern is creeping in) I blame Richard Diebenkorn.

See, it looks like hollybar has a favorite piece of art that informs her color choices. Do the same with art you love and you'll never tire of the palette.

Hollybar, love your colors.

A trip to the museum for color palettes; what a great idea.

I hired an interior designer. I just could not do it myself and the only thing I have to focus on now is what I like from a select few items and zeroing in on what shades of colors I like. Best thing I ever did.

Please show us when done. :)

Ok. It is going to be beautiful!