I agree with the other comments, wait until you white wash, but I would be tempted to paint some colour of the walls if you cannot remove the trim (it might be there to tidy up the joins).

there are way too many colours going on here. Your home is a traditional style and yes the cream and green are traditional colours with the reddish brick however why did you put grey around the windows??also you have red scollops above the grey and it doesn't do the house justice. What colour was there before you painted the grey?? considering grey is a more modern colour I think you were attempting to modernise the externals. in saying that the roof would have been better to paint charcoal the cream in white and then the grey and then the driveway would be done in a grey stain. but if you leave it the way it is and cover the red scolloping above the windows the same grey and the bricks below the windows near the ground grey as well then get the drive way restained to the reddish colour of the bricks on the house and then it would blend more and look inviting.

Hi Sue, I think the wall colour (white looks like an white/off white) is lovely. It’s neutral and light, and will be the best back drop for any soft furnishings. I would suggest maybe updating some of your furniture. Your sofas look in good condition, so re-upholstering to change the colour may be a expensive option. in a bid to save some money, perhaps updating your rug to a lighter/more neutral pattern/colour (look at armadillo rugs) is a better option. Also updating your dining setting (perhaps something with chair upholstery to compliment the sofa, and even a large light coloured marble top) to be more contemporary and in keeping with your lounge suite would be the way to go. My clients often find it difficult to part with certain pieces that hold sentimental value, but often a new home requires a furniture update. In summary, I’m not convinced changing wall colour will be able to link all your furniture together. Stick with one piece that works well (ie. the sofa) and work towards updating the rest. Good luck!

Whilst I don't totally love the beams and roof tones , they are pleasant enough and I wouldn't be too worried trying to change them -- it would take a lot of effort that may or may not be worth it . Or maybe I'm just lazy haha . BUT what I'd do is paint the walls -- maybe a bit creamier , maybe a blue or apricot tinge -- not a pastel , just a slight hint . OR embrace colours , go a pastel or a burgundy or sunshine yellow or forest green if you want , or maybe a strong feature wall colour and toned down versions on the others , with furniture and accessories to complement . Apart from the all white one of Julies pic's , the others all have a clear differentiation ( mostly through the use of the beams ) -- yours seems more 'barn-like' in the one tone -- yes , I know theres no furniture . But tio me , doing 'something' with the walls will work better than changing the ceiling tones -- especially with a light toned carpet , it will be too much 'nothing' in my view . Maybe you have bright furniture or art or cushions or rugs , but even then , upping the walls a notch or two won't hurt .