[Esther]

Over 30 years ago when I was taking a college decorating course we were told when decorating for where the public is to use nature's colors, as they are more soothing. Back then they suggested the pastels, mostly blues, greens, etc.

They said look outside at nature and see what colors you see, those are the ones God made for us and is what sooths us.

Black is a great accent color, but can be depressing IF used to much.

But as Tamor says you have done a great job before and wouldn't expect anything different.

I remember going to my husbands home church that had been decorated in the then going style, with the oranges, greens, etc. Most churches don't have the money to change with the trends and needless to say it was out of style for a long time and made it look "dated".

I think that is one of the biggest challenges not to follow trends that will look outdated when the trend changes.

For ME, I like the lighter color for walls, don't care how dark you go for the floors. And as PO said, I think your floor color is wise for long term wear.