Hi funcolors or whom ever is reading, I think I am catching on...recommending pumice/lighter color will compliment the white couch and give a nice balance. Where... if I were to go with Moondance/darker color with more saturation, the contrast would be greater and the white couch would then become more of a focal point. To keep the mural the focal point, staying a lighter color would put the focal where it needs to be and balance the couch in the room more? So, if I were to put a refinished piece of furniture directly across from the mural wall that will have the couch against it. I am guessing I would want to do a color with a bit more saturation to anchor the room or balance it? I haven't painted it yet...still trying to figure out color the right way. Maybe the depth of Moondance or a bit darker? Or would I want to do a very light color to keep the room light and airy with not to much contrast against the paint on that side of the room. I am guessing darker? Not super dark, maybe a medium depth of color? Thinking maybe: Hmm, actually I am not sure. Semi-gloss for sure, using Pumice on the walls and it being a warm color, my carpet being cool, I am guessing a cool tone, one of the medium colors pulled from the mural? Or a nice rich medium brown? Suggestions? Color sure isn't easy when you want to get it right. It is a console/chest/buffet style piece. Flat screen will be wall mounted over it and decor on top of it. Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, Pratt&Lambert are all local. Thanks for any suggestion once again. Happy Weekend Everyone, Lisa New Hampshire

Both of those colors (sea haze and healing aloe) would be great in theory, but it's hard to know which you personally will prefer, especially with regard to how dark or light they will actually appear, without testing a swatch on a neutral wall in your natural light. Also, your new floor will reflect and change the way the paint looks. I have seen healing aloe in particular look completely different in different houses, although it's one of my favorites and I always think it's beautiful. That being said, a color along the lines of healing aloe or sea haze is a really excellent compliment to your cabinets and would be quite a step above revere pewter or any greige.

If you have a black net over the surface. painting the ceiling black will stop your eye at the net. Painting the ceiling white will draw your eye through to the ceiling. Obviously, painting the overhead black will visually bring down the ceiling and will darken the room. Leaving the wood and utilities exposed does give a little of that loft look. You might just consider spraying on a little water based urethane varnish. A light coat of white wash stain might be interesting too.

You can paint your basement walls any color that you like. Your entire house does not need to all be the same color. BORING!