u/AlTheGardenPal

We just installed built-in cabinets along this back wall and plan to build shelves above them (all photos are AI). I am massively struggling with colors. Our wall colors are white dove and the trim is agreeable gray.

I think the most cohesive look is a built-in color that matches the trim color. In fact, that's what color the built-ins flanking the fireplace are. However, this room just feels so gray and lifeless I really want a color to liven it up.

We don't want to re-paint the trim because it was expensive and took forever to paint the other built-ins. I suppose we could get a different color couch, but already there's scope creep on this project so we'd prefer another way to make this work.

Suggestions? Do any of these look good?