Also what do I put up on the space above the door?

Here is more views of the room

You and everyone else is wanting gray. When I said this to my clients just over year ago to consider gray you would have thought I was suggesting to paint their walls something horrific. However, at this stage of the game, there will come a point that we will be grayed out. So, I would consider bringing in some grays in a limited fashion and maintain some uniqness. The warmthe of your color enhances gray and visa versa.

Resist the urge to put something every where. Especially with the crisp look you desire. Above the door needs nothing. Choose picture walls, and avoid putting pictures everywhere like many novices do. Select pictures that special and create a special feeling that ties everything together.

Thank you for your suggestions, I do have a wall in the dining area that is covered in pictures should I change that? Also, the walls need to be painted, right now they are a flat finish and with 2 children I need something I can wipe clean. What color would you suggest?

I think it would be lovely the color I just painted my son's room.classic silver

I agree with Mary - resist putting something everywhere. Nothing should go above the entry door - it would actually fight with the chandelier. There seems to be various styles of furniture from chocolate brown leather, to dark to medium tones woods and then white in the dining room. This alone warrants simplicity. You may want to consider painting the door frames and baseboard a white with a dray base to cut down on the pure white - I would also consider stripping the stairrail and stain them an umber tone to add a richness in the entry area and have a visual barrier from the living room.

Hi, The paint looks like it compliments the floor tile well so I'm hesitating to suggest you change the color of your walls. Also, the front door has a European influence and the crown moldings are traditional so they play together well. I understand that you want to keep things light and that you have no particular style you're going for too.
So with all of this in mind here's what I would suggest as an option. Consider replacing the hand railings on your stairs. They appear to be 60's contemporary and have no relation to the rest of the space. Usually people will opt for Colonial railings in Oak, but here you could make a big impact if you think outside the box! Iron railings are a great element to add to this entry. Look at the detail of your
leaded glass door panel and select a design that is in a similar pattern.
Next, repaint the trim and doors throughout in a softer/warmer white. The "appliance white" trim makes things look hard. Then go out and find a light fixture that is Transitional in style. The new chandalier can have some iron work, but go for a more sophisticated design. It might be a "bowl" style pendant with beautiful glass, or a European chandalier with candle shades.
Above the front door, measure the width and depth of the "shelf" up there first, and then have some fun with it! Maybe an old tricycle or a Chinese cut out screen. These will allow the light in and add architectural interest. No, you cannot put silk plants up there!!!
Finally, think about a new runner on the floor which extends from your front door, across the foot of your staircase. The new runner is your opportunity to add some needed color and pattern. Something graphic and clean like a trellis pattern would be cool. If the furniture is brown then add a shade of blue or green to liven it up. There's a lot of great looking throw rugs made of polypropolene and used for outdoors which are inexpensive and really easy to maintain.
Let me know how it goes and if you want some images of possible items just let me know!!!
Hope this helps, Jeffrey Brooks

PS, I hadn't seen the previous discussion so....................
Your wall color is not the issue here. I'd keep the walls warm like the floor color, just change your trim.
For the paint, consult with your paint dealer.There are lots of great alternatives for easy to clean paint these days!

Thank you for all the wonderful suggestions!! I am so lost, and horrible at decorating! I just want my hose to look lived in, notching like how it is ;) I was thinking about painting the table in the dining area black....

I want to add built-ins on the sides of the fireplace. Not sure whether I should just do straight across with the height of the mantle or go up. But if I go up where do I stop the ceilings are very tall. Do I stop at the cutout height above the door or go all the way up to the ceiling? I think most of my problem is I like too many different styles :/

When I think "crisp and clean" my first edit would be to remove your hat/coat stand and to get solid chair covers for your dining chairs. Anything that is "antique-y" or curlicued would not work ... Your whole architecture there is going to make most things feel crisp, clean and "airy." just because of the space. When you have smaller, daintier, or more complex pieces ... they will end up looking dwarfed in the space but also, distracting. Just a thought :-)

Don't paint the table. Instead, replace the head chairs with upholstered chairs and keep the rest as is.
Look for chairs with a back that is roughly the same height and width as your side chairs. A curved back will work well.
In the Living Room, I'd leave the sides of your fireplace clear and clean, but, you can add another pair of chairs. This would be another opportunity to bring in some color. Also, lay down an area rug here. Use an easy to maintain low pile rug.

Just hopped back on - as far as paint goes - it seems that you are leaning toward Benj. Moore - I've used their Regal Matte - and regardless of the sheen level - this is washable and durable - great for families.

Thank you for all the suggestions. My mind is spinning with new ideas!! Any recommendations on furniture placement?

Benjamin moore horizon is a light crisp gray,,,very intense

One of my favourite grey choices is Ben Moore Revere Pewter. You might want to paint out the doors black. Para Blackfoot Trail and leave your trim white. This is always a nice way to add some drama. I think that your tile is along the creamy beiges so another great choice might be Ben Moore Grant Beige. Not your average beige goes on with a olive green finish that is very appealing. The black doors would still look great with this choice. If you are changing your trim BM Timid White works well.

As far as the fireplace goes, I don't think I would use built-ins on either side. I like the 3-dimension of the design. Going up with bookcases, would only add another vertical element that you already have with the big window. I would suggest that to break up the flatness of painted walls - find a beautiful grasscloth or other natural wallcovering in a tone similar to the paint color. That'll add interest without building out more components. If you can add a beautiful contemporary mirror and interesting sconces flacking it above the fireplace. If you can't get elecrtric in the wall, get dramatic candle sconces of black iron - go to ArteriorHome.com for ideas. Good luck