Then what? I can’t live with the yellow!!

Or the red.......

I'd go with a warm white. Neutral enough background for a more MCM decor and won't clash with your wood cabinets and warm flooring.

Is the accent wall the fireplace wall? Agree with Bri Bosh, you can't just put gray everywhere but you could cool this down considerably.

Do some searches on Maria Killams blog regarding updating Tuscan as well searches about gray.

Spend some time digging around there. Lots of good articles. I’m not affiliated.

https://www.mariakillam.com/white/

https://www.mariakillam.com/tuscanbrowntrend/

Missed the accent wall comment. Good question, hollybar.

The only thing that's really Tuscan is the paint - otherwise, the house itself seems reasonably contemporary to me. I agree with a warm off white everywhere (definitely not grey) and a simpler backsplash in the kitchen.

When you've been a color consultant as long as I have, you understand that brown has a much bigger story spanning many eras. "Tuscan" was a mere moment in brown's history and brown does not exclusively translate to "Tuscan".

I don't associate gray with Midcentury.

You essentially have a template of brown which is actually pretty awesome; just add the correct decor -- and color. Like Kelly or Emerald Green.

https://www.dwell.com/article/brentwood-home-kitchy-kitchen-claire-thomas-365a6458?fbclid=IwAR1I01AFF0ay_59LVAN5jn7t9QNfNcD9HwwiBcgp5wOqHAKOODdw0iGQUHo

Hi all, many thanks. The accent wall isn’t the fireplace wall, that’s in travertine. The accent wall is the red one in the dining room. It’s so funny, because when I was reading up online, everything I read basically said stay away from anything warm because it will encourage the yellow and brown taking over, so now I’m really confused! I will definitely read the Maria Killam article. Maybe that will help!

And I totally agree on the backsplash! That’s a first!

Thanks so much for the articles from Sheeisback. They helped a lot!

I didn't realize your fireplace was clad in travertine, Lauren. I see it more clearly this morning. I'd look for a white that's close to the lightest colour in it.

I think new paint and some different wall decorations would make a big impact. White it a great suggestion, potentially blues and greens. I don't see MCM for your space but it can definitely feel contemporary, clean-lined, and updated. The fireplace is rather clean-lined and doesn't feel like it fights a contemporary vibe at all.

The travertine fireplace is definitely mcm. Agree with white walls.

... and is that a brown leather sofa? :)

Are you asking me, Lori? If so, no it is fabric and there is a matching sofa off to the right side.

@provogal. Ah, I see it now. Looks fabulous!

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