Can you tell us some of the colors you have already tried and what looked wrong about them? Twenty is a lot, so just focus on the five that were the best candidates. I would have just recommended a warm white like SW Alabaster or BM Simply White, but did you want something not white?

Thanks for the suggestions, but my husband really does not want white, and really we both would prefer more color. When we look at them with the fireplace, the best colors have been PPG/Glidden Neutral Beige, BM Bronzed Beige and Behr Journal White, which are both a little too boring. Of the goldish colors we tried PPG/Glidden Hayloft (which is probably the color in the background by the couch cushion on the floor), Behr Harmonious Gold, SW Ancestral Gold (which is an odd lighter greenish gold). If I had to choose one of those, it would probably be Hayloft. Our latest trials were SW Pale Moss, Independent Gold and Wheat Grass which all probably went with the rug and the fireplace, but just really are not nice colors. I spoke with a SW color consultant who recommended SW Koi Pond, but it did not go with the rug or the fireplace (it’s hard to see the true colors in pictures). We both like BM’’s Dried Parsley, and we may use that in the kitchen (next room over), but aren’t sure it would look right in the Familyroom. I love BM paint, but cannot find a color in their selection that works.

It looks like a MCM home and you have very traditional furniture so a bit of an issue IMO for decorating.I love the FP but the question is do you?I think it does drive the decor for sure. I use this color a lot for a nice neutral I cut it 25% for a hint of color and it should work with even the FP it is from BM . I am wondering if bringing the rug and the roman shades to try to make work in this space might not be a good idea.I would remove those items from the space and just leave the sofa for now then choose wall color BTW if using drywall to test it needs to primed with drywall primer then painted with 2 coats of a color. Narrow the choices down to 3 20 will never help ypu choose . I went to your idea books and there seems to be a lot of different styles there so maybe think really hard about what you love style wise.

I would start with the green tone from the rug.

I would also test the taupe sort of shade in the rug that is also one of the stones in the fireplace wall. Maybe not a match to either but something in between.

Thanks for the feedback. Of all the items we own, the rug is the keeper as to us it was quite expensive (and we love it). I also want to keep the FP, but would maybe consider covering part of the right side with a built-in bookcase/cabinet of some type, probably in a darker wood stain. Eventually the couch and chair will probably be changed out. The home really isn’t MCM, it was build in 1920, but you’re right, this room which was an addition in the early 80’s leans toward that direction. I don’t necessarily love traditional, and probably would want more transitional furniture, lamps, etc., but the total gut and remodel has cost more than we expected, so I have to live with what I have for now.

If you have the opportunity, I would try a much Browner floor than what you have in your current house. That flooring is going to do crazy things with the pinker toned stones in the fireplace, I think.

Browner

Wall color referencing rug

The yellowy color in your living room now, is not a good choice, with the fireplace in the house you are remodling. I agree, a green from the rug, would look nice, or a cream color would also look nice, since it goes with couch, and the rug, and the fireplace. My personal choice would be cream, with your furnishings, rug and fireplace. I also like more color, but, sometimes, the furniture and fixtures you have, do dictate the choice.

If you don't want to paint or whitewash the fireplace ( I wouldn't either) here is some inspiration for colors.

Kristen Elizabeth Design "Sag Harbor"

Please keep the fireplace as is. Your furniture style is not MCM, but the colors are perfect. Over time you can switch out the coffee table and add some more modern pieces if you want.

I would go with a creamy white for the walls and ceiling. I like BM's Navajo White.

I would match the off white in the rug. To me, it looks like B.M. Atrium White with warm undertones.

Bring an olive tone into the mix.

Test large samples of any paint with your lighting. Navajo white can look like a dirty yellow in some situations.

@Mary Iverson, I don't see Navajo White given as a suggestion. Your right, it is way too yellow for West light.

Navajo White was suggested in an earlier comment.

All the furniture & accessories you're keeping do coordinate with the fireplace stones. However all the beige colours you seem to consider are too yellow and dark, you'd need lots of white trim, which you don't seem to have, for it to look good. Therefore, as others have suggested, a warm white would definately be a better choice.

Here are a few pics with the flooring (already purchased but not yet installed so a browner color is out). You can see a few paint sample boards and an old piece of white trim I was using for contrast. We do plan to use white baseboard. The ceiling is too low in this room for crown molding though. I also included a pic of one of the Roman shades which are a little busy with the rug, but I love them and intend to use them.