Yes, I'm finishing up the details of a fire restoration myself. Mine is a triplex I live in though... so 3 kitchens, 6 bathrooms! It's a lot. If you need help with decisions I would suggest you get a local designer that will to work with you on colors, finish/fixture selection. Of course that is a ways off. Is the house going to be gutted?

The floors appear to be in relatively good nick so I'd keep them as much as possible and match them as closely as possible in the rooms where you can't keep the original floors.

I'd scrub the soot with sugar soap. I believe Kilz is supposed to seal in any soot that is left and the smell associated with it, so internal and external walls and ceilings would get a coat of Kilz then the colours are up to you.

Does the external siding actually need to be replaced or is it just smoke damage? If it's just smoke damage I'd just clean it, Kilz it, then repaint maybe in a strong sage green.

Why are you replacing the ceiling fans? Also- is the wood board across the top of the fireplace an addition? I'd paint it the same colour as the rest of the mantel.

Paint colors for kitchen cabinets? The cabinetry remains?!

There is nothing worse than fire. Smoke and soot and stench.......

The first thing? Call a Serve Pro type post fire cleaning company. That is the very first thing you do and you pay whatever it costs.

Every nook and cranny will have some sort of soot or stink from fire. The attempt to DIY it will exhaust you before you even begin to restore life as you knew it.

You need Servepro right now do not let the insurance company fight you on that . There is no way to paint those walls without first getting rid of every bit of smake and soot damage . As for the rest maybe spend some money on a designer to help. Fires are the horrible for unseen damage and when insurance companies try to save money you are stuck with stuff that cannot be saved . Get servpro and get an estaimate for a proper cleaning present that to the insurance company before moving ahead.

Mitigation is already happening, waiting to start repairs. Got multiple estimates and all planned cleaning and repairs are standard. That’s all decided and done with myself, restoration company, and insurance.

Just looking for guidance on interior paint colors and new siding style and color. Will have to replace front siding and we are doing the rest of the house because it needed it anyways.

Start by considering the permanent colors: red brick on the fireplace and red brick outside. Wood flooring with a warm (not gray) finish will be good. A warm white paint will go with both. Warm white or tan siding will go with the brick outside. Do not chase the gray trend in its fade downward in popularity. If you get tired of looking at photos online, go for a walk in your neighborhood to see what looks good to you.

If you want to make your life simpler, plan to use the same color paint throughout the interior. It is difficult to go wrong when choosing among the top 3-5 best-selling off-white paint colors from a major paint company. The semi-gloss or satin trim paint can be the same color as the walls.

Once you pick out new upholstered furniture, you can finalize your choice. Bedroom paint colors are usually chosen after new bedding is purchased, but you can certainly start with off-white if you want to postpone a more colorful coat for a year or so.

Here is a paint company's list of best selling white paints: https://shop.dunnedwards.com/collections/curated-colors-whites-creams

Your interior is a new furniture opportunity.

Your insurance will not go as far as you think -

Start with your interior FLOOR PLAN

No law says your kitchen can not be rearranged if you are replacing some or all.

Your beds come first, you need seating in living room or great room, and you want a good fit to your space.

The point is, minus anything that IS salvaged, and not reeking of smoke . You plan before you buy.

There is help here for that. Paint colors inside, unless you just want a very simple white? are best derived from soft furnishings which means rugs, seating, bedding etc.

So sorry you are having to deal with this.

Have you browsed though Houzz photos? Spend a few hours doing that and save things that catch your eye in your Ideabooks. Set up a few Ideabooks for different rooms and materials.

For your flooring, if you can get new ones, I would look at a lighter mid toned brown stain for either site finished wood floors or engineered wood floors. Your rooms look dark with the current flooring.

Will the furnace and duct work be replaced? I certainly hope so.

To make it easy for you and an acceptable design decision, use one paint color on the walls and trim. Walls would be in an eggshell finish, the trim would be in semi-gloss finish, the ceiling in flat finish. One color, but two different appearances. Here is an article for you to read:

https://julieblanner.com/painting-walls-and-trim-the-same-color/

Pros of Painting Walls & Trim the Same Shade

• Enhance other aspects of the room.
• Less Masking of Tape Before Painting.
• It will make the room feel larger.
• Effortless & seamless.
• Base Of the Room Doesn't Stand Out.

Of course you are overwhelmed. You just survived a fire and smoke and that alone was super scary. Thankfully you are okay and now you need to pick up the pieces to get your life back in order.

I agree contact servepro. They do this all the time. They clean up after fires, floods, deaths... You are not alone and they can help you figure out what items you can salvage.

Then use this opportunity to make this space a place of comfort.

After dealing with the insurance company....

1) Serve pro

2) choose a calming pretty paint. Paint trim and wall all the same color. A soothing color like Benjamin Moore Simply White or Swiss Coffee also by BM

3) Start thinking about the way you want to be comfortable. Sofa, ottoman, chairs.

4) if the floors are good keep them otherwise try matching what you used to have.

5) If the siding is not worth saving, find a cool light blue gray that would like nice with the brick.

6) I like Minka ceiling fans I find them to be the most quiet for the price.

Meanwhile deep breaths. You are in survivor mode so this is going to take some time. Be good to yourself. You are winning the war on this terrible fire.