When I'm stuck I look for a wallpaper, cushions , bedding and choose from the colors i like in those items. But you have to allow for the light conditions of the room. What looks good in a bright room may not even come close in a darker room. I love dark colors or soft medium tones, nothing bright or cold looking. Love wines, sage greens, burgundies, taupes and they all flow well together. Everyone has such different tastes when it comes to decorating. I just love warm, cozy looking rooms and lean towards the victorian or country look. I'm trying to figure out right now what to do with our family room. We have stripped the old wallpaper off and it looks like crap right now. The thought's of wallpapering again makes me sick so am trying to think of paint colors for a big, dark room but it has to be compatible with Christmas decorating too. Likely some taupe, wine and warm, off white for the trim.