Any photos? Hard to deal with no pictures of space. Need a sense of natural light especially. Gray might not be the best choice with what you describe as lighting.

Great point. Here are some photos. Is there an email or tel no where I can reach you? The step landing shows the current warmer stain color (the other ones are the older finish). The family room does not usually get as much light as you see in the photo with the fireplace and rear picture window facing the rear of the house. The family, living, dining and study rooms have colonial crown molding in decorators white. THANKS

Wow! Beautiful home. You may have tried to contact me, but I wasn't available earlier this evening. When selecting paint colors for a home going on the market, it is important to select neutral colors that appeal to the widest group of buyers. With this house, I might make some exceptions. However, it is very dependent on your area and the market. Pricing will be critical as in most areas it is a "buyers" market which means, buyers are using the internet and looking on line for homes that catch their eye and are in their price range. I see there is a ton of renovations going on so those must be completed if you want highest dollar return. Since the predominant floor color I see is oak, that has to be taken into consideration, unless those are being changed? I see a darker flooring in one room. I can't distinguish which room is which so it is hard to determine direction of colors. The outside definitely needs some improvements in curb appeal. You have to get people inside first. From the tiny bit I can see of what might be the kitchen? it looks really small? So, I see quite a few issues that need to be resolved before this home can be sold effectively. #1 priority, outside property improvements (which doesn't seem to be your focus?) #2, completing projects inside, #3, figuring out best way to present this house to the market in terms of paint colors, floor finishes and other finishes. The light in the home is what is critical to paint selection because the natural and artificial light is everything and every room and house is different. Takes time and effort to get the right color for each room, unless you just do a super neutral for everywhere. The tile I see also sets a certain vibe that has to be dealt with. It looks like it is in good shape overall, so probably just need to clean that up? But the rust color will affect paint and etc. Lighting fixtures will also be important to set a tone. It is clearly a colonial style home, the question is, how to take that look and make it modern enough to appeal to more than old folks who yearn for a more traditional look. Quite a quandary that is for sure. One thing I wouldn't do based on these photos is select a gray color for the walls. Really, I see some samples of paint on walls, but without the context it is impossible to figure out what the look is intended to be. Most of the colors I see are "warm colors"? So, how do you think you want the house to look to buyers? And what do you see selling in the area? What do those homes look like? How big is the property? Can you fix the front landscaping to at least remove the old overgrown shrubs, etc and redo the front with new evergreens, perennials, and seasonal flowers? Two large black pots on the front porch near the front door. New black carriage lights for beside the front door so they are more visible? Perhaps some white or black rocking chairs for the front porch? Give me some additional information, I will do what I can to help. Are you flipping this house, or what is the situation?

Yes - warm wood tones and cool grays do not play well together - listen to Flo!

I won't weigh in as to color for your space, but the home next to mine just sold. The seller had done a lot of updating for the sale, including painting the interior a grey. The buyer has repainted in a white. Aside from all Flo said, I think grey has run its course in my area.

Anne, the grays are almost history. All the new "market" furnishings (which follow colors closely) are in deep tones, amethyst, cobalt blues, deep grays, deep browns. Now those are being used for accents at this point, but I sense these could become more dominate. Also, a lot of case goods (sofas, tables, chairs, etc.) are being shown in bright turquoise, bright cobalt blues, luxurious fabrics, etc. That is the coming trends in my book. But when listing a home for sale, most of these touches have to be used with great restraint.

I like the Accessible Beige suggestion, agree that grays are not as popular, all of the newly designed & decorated homes in my area are using colors other than gray.