What a difference even a coat of primer makes, though! A view, looking down that front staircase:
And here is the window in that staircase -- note the kind of coffee-colored trim paint used. This was used throughout the foyer and up the stairs, but stopped at the landing.
And here is a view of the wall of the second floor landing of the front stairs. Note the yellow trim and the original color still showing around the smoke alarm.
