When you're looking at paint colors, make sure you have a sample of flooring that has already darkened most of the way--the difference is very dramatic. That said, I think you can use most beiges or taupes. I think the only ones that might conflict are those with peachy or yellow undertones. Are you looking to paint your house before buying furniture? If not, you should consider coordinating with your furniture. In my house, I chose a light taupe, plus one a shade darker, that looked good with the granite surround of my fireplace. I used the darker shade as an accent in alcove and certain walls to emphasize light and shading. I had originaly painted my library navy blue, (which looked OK as I have white painted woodwork throughout), but later painted it over in an deep brown, almost espresso. I recovered some furniture, painted oak bookshelves an off white, and the results are stunning. Enjoy your floors!

Hi shareher - Read your post on another thread praising your cabinetmaker. I am also in Houston and would really appreciate knowing his/her name or location or phone number or whatever info you can provide (easily). Don't want to impose. I'm a pretty good detective so if you could give me some kind of tidbit of information on this, I would REALLY appreciate it. My gardenweb profile is set up so you can send me an email. Just click on my name. Hopefully you don't mind if I don't post it publicly in this post. Hope to hear from you. you wrote: "I have a wonderful cabinet maker in Houston, if you are looking for one. He deigned and built out master bath and we are just finishing the kitchen. He has a good eye for design. If you are looking for someone, I'd be happy to send his name. His work is beautiful." - I am responding on this thread because you weren't the original poster on the other thread and so I wasn't sure you would be following the other thread if I posted this query.

@Katie B. we put a large piece of black paper there to get an idea, but it was too severe. We also will be mounting a flat screen TV in the space as well. So if not black, which one?

Since you won't be repainting your living room color, I think Dorian Gray SW will be too cold for the cabinets. Have you considered a greige color? Something similar to this: I think it will better lend itself to the warmer tones in your home.