You can definitely combine different timbers in your scheme. Furnishings will tie into your floors as a material rather than a tone, although the red tone in jarrah is quite dominant, it would be a mistake to ignore that. I would opt for warm pigments and colour notes, but not so light on the walls that you emphasize the red by contrast! Without knowing your stele in furnishings, interior directions, I am making suggestions on rooms I have seen or created that do work in this scenario. You will take from it what is relevant. I have seen a rich wine colour, which does look fantastic with timber furniture, it creates a moody ambience which is rich and has a sophistication to it. Lighting is key to creating a successful look with rich tones. This deep rich plum shade can be used for modern, traditional or specific interiors, like provincial or deco quite easily. Have you read pantones colour of 2015 is Marsala. Is a crimson shade, so you can be right on trend too. I suggest keeping your trims white to really crisp up the architectural details, ensure your ceiling are Matt white to absorb light and introduce texture to soften the look. Jarrah an look very formal, so if you have a glossy finish, bring in elements that counteract or contribute that same shine, as in metaliics or mirrors etc. Textiles in plush textures like tactile fibres layering pillows featuring cashmeres or velvets will add to the luxe and keep it comfortable too.

Hi I would firstly take a look at other houses in the area and see what they have done. To freshen up this facade I would go dark, I don’t think white would stand out on the woodwork if you are not planning on painting the house. Have a look at iron/charcoal colour and perhaps go a high gloss for the door in the same colour or black for real impact, you could even choose a bright red or green to make a statement.

grey and white always look good but Google "choosing colour schemes" for all the different paint companies services for matching colour schemes

Hi Kim Badcoe, that is where i found the colour and thought it looked great, in the paint pot it looks quite light but as you see it dries a lot darker. like the picture the house is flooded with natural light. i love the sharp contrast of the white and grey, but my choice is what im going to have to live with even if i get it wrong. Aaaahh decisions.