I love red and I love color - that being said, I think the red has had it's day and it's time to change it up! Personally, I think homes should have a bit of a color flow and I'm not sure that going from the grey to the red is quite the right tone/color feel to be consistent. The off white isn't bad, but I think that there should be more of a contrast below the chair rail. I would paint the area below the chair rail the same color as the trim (which it might be, I can't tell for sure) - it kinda looks that way in the kitchen. Then I would go for a color that coordinates more with the blue/grey of your other rooms. Maybe a shade or two lighter on the same color strip as your living room? Just some thoughts.

What can possibly compete with all that red???!!! You can't just throw a couple of no color accessories in the room and then say you don't like it. The room needs some color and it's ime to get rid of the red.

Thank you for the feedback. I’ll try some accessories before I move forward and hopefully that will tone down the white. If not, I will a try a soft modern color.

sorry, but that current color on the wall is dreary and depressing. I would have left the bottom portion white.

are you using a new piece of art?

what if you went with a deeper sage green on top, and the white on the bottom?

I also do this wainscot on the bottom

like this (but a plain wainscot like shown above)

rug for under the table

You need to add some art! It will make the color you have chosen fade to the back ground and make everything else be the star.

Thanks again everyone for the feedback. I’m just not sure I can adjust to the all white. What does everyone think about this color palette?

a few thoughts.

it looks like you painted the bottom wainscot portion as well, is it possible to paint the bottom back to the original white so there is just a bit of contrast? it.will make a difference.
sounds like you want to have a more neutral look, so please dont go back to red because that wont reach your goal.
the pic you just posted looks like the wall is grasscloth, which could be interesting, but not sure if you want to wallpaper. could be wrong but it looks textural to me. the other thing about that room is that the accessories also help bring the look to life. I think that's why others are suggesting you need to add to the walls to finish up the look before you make a decision on if you like it or not

you have a multitude of options and maybe you should get samples.of a.bunch of options and sample them out and see what you like. I tend to get a lot of samples.before I make a decision... try some neutral greys and greiges.

Nice combination of color and accessories.

Thanks again. Who knew this would be such a challenge. The area is currently all one color, Benjamin Moore White Dove. The previous color had a bit of a yellow-ish tint and the 2 colors didn’t look good together. Also the upper portion of my wall is some sort of plank board or paneling. It came that way when we bought the house so there are two different textures on the wall. I’m considering replacing it all with shiplap but am waiting for contractors quotes. Even if I replace it, I still have to pick a color. More color swatches and samples, but I’ll eventually decide on something.

take your time with color. love the idea of shiplap and I would go white if that's what you decide. because the shiplap offers texture and breaks up the solid. also, be sure and think of the overall feeling and furniture and accessories make a difference to how wall color looks.

April, the color palette you showed is very.....bland. If that is what you choose, okay. But, there really is not a lot of color.

Here is our white kitchen with color added as accents.

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Here is Google Images of colorful art for white dining rooms.

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS868US868&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=colorful+art+for+white+dining+rooms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjukMT0zq7pAhUMS6wKHbzdD7QQsAR6BAgCEAE&biw=1920&bih=843

Hi Kathi,

The brown in this white kitchen is almost identical to my adjacent living space which also plays into my color choice. Nearly every room in the house is a different color (came that way). I haven’t touched much since we bought the house 10 years ago, so I am slowly tackling it room by room and it’s tougher to make decisions then I thought it would be. Thanks for your input. - April

April,

You definitely need something on the walls - bare walls are never attractive. I had red in my dining room, with Tuscan Green - beautiful, but dated. I have a coral/pink above my chair rail and white below. All my walls have something - a mirror, candle sconces, and art work. Accent with colors you love. Don't go back to red - it's very dated now.