I’d paint some walls s there is too much. Perhaps island. You have more in hall.

I would paint the red kitchen first. Maybe white, Then add beautiful large light coloured artwork on the walls. Floor rugs on the floors. Then see how it looks. Once you paint the timber there is no turning back.

I assume the photos are real estate photos. The furniture is MORE wood and dated colours. Black or white furniture would give a modern look and lessen the orange of the walls.

Yes, it’s the agents photos:) and the furniture would be gone !

No rules, would look good painted white, but also would look good not painted, as long as the furniture is correct. And the red taken away.

Oh that’s very beautiful!

Is there a way to make knotted pine less orange? I think I’ve seen white washed versions?

Thanks Wendy!

I’d definitely paint it white. Has a lot of potential

I’m thinking I have to go that way. If it was a less orange colour, then it’d be fine

Even with a lighter colour you’d still have wood with a lot of knots. I’d keep the floor (with rugs) and paint the walls white. What are your plans for the kitchen? After I’d done the walls I’d reconsider the beams and probably freshen them with a darker stain keeping white in between. But you need to plan your look for the whole space so you don’t waste money.

Great suggestion!
I’m not sure what to do with the kitchen. I think the kitchen is in the right place maybe it just needs to wrap around/have a proper island. What would you do?

A floor plan will help and a pic of the other kitchen wall

I would def get rid of the red and enlarge the island.

Kitchen close up: :)

I’m afraid I don’t have a floor plan yet