Sorry the photos are not the best. I only had a few quick minutes in the property and I failed to take the lighting into account. All of the items I mentioned are each a different color. I have definitely contemplated your approach. I think the white will not only unify things but it will also go a long way toward updating the feel of the home. It shows much older than its actual age!

Your kitchen cabinets are lovely! I'd change the hardware to longer pulls. Paint kitchen another color as I think the yellow doesn't provide enough contrast and looks dated. I agree with nan about painting trim and balusters white. Congratulations on house!

I agree. I definitely plan to change the hardware and go with a more updated neutral wall color! I'm also considering changing the stair railing by incorporating some iron spindles. Still not sure about the painting. It's a fairly large home.

We lived in a similar house with wooden kitchen, doors, balustrade, and trim and although I was never completely at peace with all the wood I did learn to appreciate its warmth. Actually variation in wood tones (like in nature itself) is better than one tone as they blend into a richness. We painted a few feature walls in strong colours to match the light (interior walls only which is easier than painting strong colours around window frames). We also added bold rugs to the main living spaces. While I love a serene light toned palette it just didn't come alive in our house but colour definitely worked.

Oops, we did paint the stair balustrade grey and that worked too.