By your description it sounds like a wonderful idea. I'd go for it but I'd choose something a little different - a deep moody blue that will read as a neutral and layer great with grey accents. BM Marine Blue...

Thank you Amy! I will check the colors that go with this to see what the other walls should be. I have been going in circles on what to do! Appreciate the advice.

The BM suggests Spanish Olive as a color that goes with the Marine blue...it may be too green for my room since I just got a rug that is mainly blue but does have a good amount of beige. Do you have a suggestion on a color for the other three walls? Here is a pic of the room (in process of changing lamps and pillows)

Oh liking the marine blue even more now that I've seen your rug. What color is your sectional? Pics a little dark on my monitor and I'm unsure if it is more grey or beige. Is the FP wall on the shorter wall opposite the windows? Just trying to get my bearings straight so not to advice incorrectly :)

Thank you! The sofa is beige. Yes the fireplace wall is across from the windows.

ugh BM site is down for maintenance will check back soon and get some suggestions to you dblumel

Thank you Amy! I went by the paint store and got the color strip for marine blue. Love it! It was hard to find a coordinating beigeish color (at least for me :). Thx again!

I actually like the BM smoke gray idea. Either that or a shade just a little darker (like BM trout gray or witching hour).

I have also just found a picture that I love with BM Englewood cliffs. So many good options!

But it may not be deep enough of a color from what I'm reading.

Or Newburyport Blue by BM?

dblumel the Newburyport Blue is beautiful too! Not a fan of Englewood Cliffs. I'm concerned that grey is a trend that is heading out. These navies we are looking at are much more traditional yet are starting to experience quite a resurgence. I would like them paired with a warm light tan color and crisp white trim. Here are two suggestions for you to try:

white sand & cream fleece

A little insight as to why I am gravitating towards a warm light color vs. a cool white or greyish color. (1) the color of your sectional (2) navy can look more nautical when paired with a brighter cooler color (3) I find it more sophisticated and lastly (4) I'm a fan of warm cozy spaces. Grey would still look great brought in through accents such as pillows or art. IMO :)

Thank you Amy!! I will follow your suggestions!

My pleasure :O can't wait to see what you come up with!

I will definitely upload pictures! White ceilings?

How high are your ceilings and how thick is your crown?

8'ceilings and 4" crown

Check out BM Elmira White...would blend nicely with everything you have. Trim in BM Chantilly Lace.

I can't tell a difference between white sand & elmira white

Paint getting mixed and paint goes on Monday! Newburyport blue accent wall and white sand on the others! Thanks all. Will post pics

Yeah I love instant gratification!

Not totally dry and set back up yet but here it is! LOVE IT! Just need new pillows for now and eventually a new chair and ottoman but they bother me less now! Thank you! Also want to look into curtains in place of the blinds :)

WOW dblumel that looks fantastic!! Way to go! Woohoo :)

yes I agree it looks great