I would suggest Benjamin Moore’s Simply White. And I also recommend BM’s Natura Line. Simply White is more white than Beige. It’s a warm white. I think that could possibly work better in your space with the various finishes. Another one you could sample is Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee.

first i would change the art over FP. go with a green nature scape

something like this

something that 'speaks' to you - but u get the idea....

then i would paint the walls a very light green. stay away from gray/greens

example: SW Lacewing #6729... but of course bring home samples to see in your space.

i would just get away from the beige's it will accent all the wood.

lighten up the items on the shelves over fireplace. everything is dark and blends in with the wood. again, green plants - real or fake. if u don't want the wood to be focal point then u have to put things that make it become the background.

I used BM Bleeker Beige in my kitchen and dining room area and was very happy with the results!

Hmmm thank you all, you've got me thinking. I've noticed my current decor is also contributing to the "darkness" of the room, so I will focus some energy there after this. I already have plans to replace the dining chairs & the dining rm light fixture. And the floors I look forward to tackling someday. I'll look into those lighter beiges & off-whites.

Sprtphntc7a - I love the suggestion of adding more greenery. Most of my indoor plants are now sunning on the porch, but I could always use more. I have a similar green paint in my bedroom & I love it, but I am hesitant about putting a non-neutral in the main area.

You need a warm neutral white, which will really update and lighten the space. Try BM Elmira White, which works well with all the warm wood tones.

Again thank you all for the suggestions. I am now leaning toward a warm white vs. a beige! Out of 12 samples (mostly beiges), I've narrowed it down to 4 (1 off-white, 3 beiges), now just trying to figure out which looks best with the kitchen backsplash. (I think they all look fine with the countertop, various woods, & living room, so it's coming down to the kitchen.)

If anyone would like to share their opinions on the following choices, I'd appreciate any input:

SW Creamy

SW Canvas Tan

BM Gentle Cream

BM Dulce de Leche

On the countertop

Earlier in the living room, with other samples. SW Creamy is at the top. BM Gentle Cream is on the bottom.

Earlier in the living room, with other samples. BM Dulce de Leche is at the top. SW Canvas Tan is 3rd from the top.

I've discovered it is very hard to capture beige on camera! Hopefully you can see the subtle differences in these photos.

It’s difficult to choose colors by holding it against the color you want to change, You may want to either paint several white areas and then place the paint samples on top, or tape up white poster board and then place your samples.

Dark or dimmed areas are not always bad, they give the feel of homeyness and coziness in the right spaces. That said, if you want it brighter, you may want to look at your light bulbs first. I think your lighting is casting a yellowish light. See if that helps, and if it does, then look at your paint samples in the new light.

Good luck and post updates.