Color change

Paint is the cheapest and easiest way to make changes. HGTV told me so! And I must believe because I tend to redo my walls much more often than needed. 

Before:  

I liked it. The issue was that the dining room is on the north facing side of the house. Also, it is next to the screened in porch. Which made darkness even more so! It just seemed dreary.

After:

The two colors are on the same SW strip. The before: Portabello. The after: Practical Beige.

But...I'm not sure. It seems washed out now. 

I really, really wanted a shade of gray but since the "open concept" living, dining, kitchen, foyer all would be affected I couldn't see having a gray next to the beige. And I'm too tired right now to attempt to paint all. those. spaces.

But, since HGTV says paint is the easiest way...well...maybe...someday...soon!