I have a dilemma. Our home was built in 1899. We want to re-do the livingroom. There's lots of wood(red oak)and two sets of pocket doors, plus a fireplace with a wood mantle with shelves on each side and mirror in the middle. We'd like to lighten things up. We're wondering how it would look if we painted all the woodwork . . . if so, what color . . . creme?

some google research is in order for you. there are sites - I think that both Sherwin Williams, and Ben-moore have them - where you can upload a photo and work to modify the colour scheme. Haven't used them myself, only read about

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