Nice choices!!!! I might pick up a gold for the paint. Can't wait to see the finished project!

Love all of your choices. While the paint color is pretty, and would certainly work, I think it makes everything kind of blend together. Lots of rust in the cabinet color, the cork floor, and in the granite.

I would think it might be fun to do something a little more interesting, being this is a casual family space. Perhaps a deep grey blue?

A pretty warm green would work well, too.

This is why I consult here first! Les, you are right about the rust colors already present! I hadn't thought of that. While I like green, I have green in the kitchen, EK Edgewood Green, and DR. You all see things I do not. I have the BM and SW fan decks, so keep the suggestions coming!

What great choices so far. I cannot wait to see the finished product...you must be so excited! I was thinking the same thing though...while the rust color is gorgeous, it may be too much.

Do you have any inklings what furniture you may be leaning towards? I like the idea of using a gray blue, but nothing too dark. I personally like basements to be bright, so that the cave feeling can't creep in. But that's just me. You could also go with a neutral tan color that would blend, depending upon what look you are going for. And then do an accent wall perhaps.

Funny you mentioned an accent wall. Usually, I am not a big fan of them, but in this space, it might be fun! So, yes, an accent is definately in the running. Trying to get a feeling for colors. As for furniture, I am leaning towards a crate and barrel contemporary feeling, sort of. I like the Lounge Sofa in walnut. It comes in a sectinal or a sofa and big chair also available. This is it:
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Here is BM Hot Apple Spice. A bit darker than Audubon Russet. Still too much? Something bout these fall colors I am drawn to lately. With BM Shaker Beige, maybe?
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kmcg - what kind of granite is that? It looks a lot like the one I have in my kitchen. My basement is EK mustard seed, my cabinets for the wet bar are the same as my kitchen but the bar is green laminate - I think it is Willow. The carpet you are choosing looks similar to the one we have.
Do you have a lot of windows in the basement? Maybe and EK paint would be better if there isn't a lot of light.

Looking good. Hey did you ever finish your bedroom?

Hi Hoyamom! The granite is Santa Cecelia Gold. The darker version. I know there is a light too. The basement does have one small window. Not a lot of light. MBR is painted, but not done yet. I have too many things on the burner at once!