Here are the samples, although the camera doesn't really show the colour in it's true form. First up, Ball & Twine. And this is Warm Bisque. It was nice, but too cool for me. And this is Sisal, the wrong colour I bought by accident. I love the colour though, just not here. I am a little concerned that the Ball & Twine was throwing some green (although I love green), but I really love it in the rest of the house. We have those late 1990’s terracotta coloured tiles in the back room to consider as well. that room will have a terracotta, stone, charcoal look, I think, when we are done. Anyway, comments on the samples?

Hi Brooke If then plan is to fully renovate then go for it...! It will be just fine. A new finish on the floor will lift it too. Doing the floor before the skirting boards will save skirting getting damaged and having to touch up paint. You can find a white to go with your grey by reducing the grey down untill its white then you won't have clashing undertones. Other wise check with your paint store for the whites to compliment your grey choice. :)

I love them, but agree they're not Victorian. The architrave is certainly craftsman, similar to what you'd see in Californian Bungalows. Do you have a photo of the facade of your home? Sometimes when styles were merging you can even see some Edwardian elements, which may make it an option to comfortably merge the styles - risky but at least it's authentic?! Furthermore, sometimes if all your trims are painted the same colour, they can tie in, but I know what you mean. It's a toss up between having it in keeping by using replica Victorian architrave & doors; or keeping something that's quite beautiful and authentic and probably beautiful quality and hand made! I don't envy you! ; D

You didn't mention your spectacular honey-coloured plywood ceiling which is a beautiful feature. I think that stained timber skirtings and architraves will detract from your ceiling, especially as they will be a different timber, colour and look to your ceiling. You have white walls, you have white windows, why would you introduce a contrasting timber element in the form of an architrave? The only answer is to paint the skirtings and architraves in the same colour as your wall, so that they "disappear". The concrete floor, the timber ceiling and the raked ceiling have enough visual interest and you don't need any more. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls