I would use a white like Dulux Natural White which is warm but not cream.

I really like the soft sage green in your photo ariettacocozza. We also haave terracotta tiles and have opted for grey and butter yellow. Although your tiles seem paler than mine. I have also seen a pale blue wall work well. Rugs help tie it in - see recent houzz article on use of Kilim rugs for example. And then there are the dramatic options (green below) which I also love - depends on your space and taste. You can go pale coloured walls and then pick up the terracotta in the furnishings.

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I have similar tiles, kitchen and a lot of timber, we have started repainting with 1/4 strength hogs brittle its a great colour for your combo its still has a warmth with out yellow and not as sterile.

Soft greens, blues and aquas all look great with terracotta and give it some life. Your present colour scheme is a warm one so consider whether you want to retain this warmth or cool the area down before choosing a colour.

Another colour that would look great is 'Warm Neutral'. We have used this throughout our home in full, half and quarter strength and it looks great with terracotta floor tiles. It is part of the Dulux Whites range that Hogs Bristle is a part of. Best of luck to you with choosing a colour you will love living with; it took us a while to decide but we are still happy 5 years on. Our neighbours used Hog Bristle with their terracotta flooring and this too still looks great 5 years on.

I had similar tiles throughout an entire house. Painted walls pure white, but they always looked vaguely pinkish - reflected tile colour.

I totally agree with you. GO NEUTRAL. Add colour thru access. I used Hog Bristle. Honestly, book a Colour Consultant thru Dulux or who ever, who will come out and give u the best advise. Dulux Consultant charge about $150, but this is refunded off the paint you purchase. So ur getting expert advise for nothing, if u purchase the paint. Money well spent. I did this and was so glad I did. She will explain where to use what paint, being 1/4, 1/2 or full strength of the chosen colour. I was going to upload photos for you of my rooms, but for some reason this page won't let me. If you would like me to send you photos thru email, I would gladly do so. ir u send ur email address. Good luck.

Jenny - this is an old thread, suggest you start your own design dilemma to get the full attention of the Houzzing community.

I'm moving into a 10 year old long brick home, the floors are light coloured terracotta tiles and the kitchen has black bench tops, it's open plan so what colour should I paint the walls

hello. What colour did you end up painting?

Ive had this problem twice in two different homes. I did Dulux hog bristle quarter strength the first time but it is too warm and beige overall. Best to do Dulux natural white. It will always have the peach but the light warm white will tone it down and be much fresher and modern. Goodluck.