I agree with Billmore Homes paperbark is a very nice colour and goes well with Jasper http://colorbond.com/colour?Category=4969402186C2455AB302B1ECD6FE7176 The idea to use double strength is good for outside projects because the light can affect colour so much at different times of the day. Soft greys are back in fashion too so don't overlook Ironstone, Basalt and Wallaby( the web link shows what I mean by those colour titles) if you are stuck with the blue door it can be hard to coordinate with blue but you can alter its shade slightly by a freshen-up coat of the original colour or a tone or two darker or a few drops of black (and I mean drops) is amazing the depth it adds to a paint tone without changing the overall colour.

I think it is good to mix up the warm and cool colours. We have warm furniture too so its just the walls that are cool. I even have a beige/stone coloured curtain next to the grey wall and it looks so nice. Because this is an open plan room do you think those type of tiles will be too busy? I always go for plain things but i can see how something like that would look really good! This is one big room with lounge, dining, kitchen and french doors that open to a massive decking. I will post a pic of the whole thing when the final benchtop and tiles go on

portland - the first or second swatch. i always tell people keep in neautral as one day people love bold colours but they soon get sick of it and need a change but go light toned and you can change cushions and so on. Personally myself i have a amptons home and i keep it allcream, french beige and then change the accent colour as it is less expensive and easier to update

JL - your are all over the place with your thoughts on colour and it is impossible to really make a valid comment without knowing more about your apartment, like the size, the age, the amount of light and the existing finishes. Paint companies like Dulux have about 4800 colours, so the subtleties and nuances of the colours available go well beyond brown, blue and pink. I would suggest that you engage either an interior designer for a one-off colour consultation, or a Dulux Colour Consultation. Somebody will visit your apartment and give you accurate advice based on the existing conditions, such as the natural light and existing finishes. If hubby hasn't purchased the brown leather sofa yet it is time to get some photos and make some decisions as it will be an important factor in your colour selections. With paint and painters being so expensive a consultation for a couple of hours will mean that you can move forward with confidence with your colours, and end up with an apartment where the colours are perfect for your family and lifestyle. https://www.dulux.com.au/services/colour-design-service/overview?gclid=CjwKCAjw68zZBRAnEiwACw0eYVlpwuUyqj84aFQregEU_Hl3wm-eT6edhO6o9pQu0AOCm1todq843BoCUhsQAvD_BwE&cid=ppc|google|dulux.com.au_main||||||||||Brand+-+Service+-+DCDS+-+Other+States|||Brand+-+Colour+Consultant+EM|&s_kwcid=AL!4713!3!275304467169!e!!g!!dulux%20colour%20consultation&ef_id=WwYm5AAAApmQHzzJ:20180627071052:s Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls