While I love this color, it does not work with your furnishings......which you already know. The furniture and the rug seem to be one as no contrast there, either. You need some pattern in the room and the rug is where to get it. I can see a cream working on these walls, too. Sounds boring, but I can see it working with your furniture. I would also love to help you rearrange the furniture to break up the LONG feeling in the room and things either lined up on the walls or running down the center of the area.