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Prefer No or low-gloss sheens as it absorb light more than they reflect it. Flat, or matte, finish is frequently used in new construction and on ceilings because it hides flaws extremely well. Because it doesn’t reflect light, imperfections in walls and ceilings are much less noticeable. Flat finishes are ideal for use on new drywall that has an imperfect taping job or where porous joint compound has been applied. Eggshell, or low-luster, finishes are so named because the slight sheen they provide is similar in appearance to the surface of an egg. This slight sheen creates a soft, velvety finish. Satin sheens provide a slightly more reflective surface and are excellent at resisting mildew, dirt and stains, making them better suited to more frequently used rooms. They can withstand cleaning and light scrubbing better than flat or eggshell finishes.

I would suggest flat for your open rafter ceiling. Will look great against the sheen of the silver duct work.

We used Glidden Trim Paint & for our molding and trim in addition to our stair risers. Our ceiling is a Flat ceiling specific paint and walls are an eggshell in the formal room and flat in others depending on the traffic flow.

Thank you all for the feedback!

I am trying to "match", or at least come close, to the white that my contractor will be using on the kitchen cabinets. I got samples of Decorator White, Simply White, White Dove, and Snowfall White (all BM). Simply White was the winner. If it weren't for the cabinets, I would have chosen White Dove as this really is a lovely color. Simply White has just enough warmth, while still a very clean white without being too stark.

Thank you again!!!

Paint the trim and woodwork semi-gloss, your white choices are great. Paint the ceilings a flat color that is several tones lighter than your walls, not white (white ceilings make the room look unfinished. Exception; when white is several tones lighter than your walls). Paint your walls flat too. Vikrant Sharma Homez is spot on about sheen and why.

I have never been a fan of anything above Satin for walls. When you say several tones lighter, do you mean reduce the color by, say, 75%?

Thank you for all the great advice.

matte walls, flat ceiling 25% of wall color, satin trim in whatever color floats your boat

Hmm, how much more lighter is up to you, what you like and what color you are starting with. Somewhere between 25 to 75% lighter in tone. Thing is, if your color is already quite light you may not want to go much lighter. When it comes to color there aren't any hard and fast rules. A 75% difference could be quite dramatic; is that the look you are going for? Where as 25% is subtle. with the way light reflects you may not even notice that slight of a variation. So see it is really up to you. Say you pick a medium hue for the walls - the middle color on a paint strip, the lightest color on that same paint strip is probably plenty light enough. Here's the thing though, they don't have to be the same color - are you following me?

Faireden- . When the ceiling are only 8 ft. high, and is smooth, (not slightly textured)
and one wants a taller ceiling, I suggest a semi-gloss on ceilingin a few shades lighter than the hue chosen for the wall? Your thoughts?
Thank you

Wow, thank you for asking. My thoughts are; if you have any flaws at all on the ceiling they usually really stand out in a semi-gloss, but if it is smooth and flawless - nothing is quite so beautiful! In my little studio I painted an eggshell on my ceiling which doesn't have any texture and I love the way the light reflects and pools, but I do see where the taping was not quite perfect and I never noticed it before. I knew this might happen but I wanted to do it anyway! Also the sheen will lighten a color quite a bit, sometimes I will darken a color when I am using a semi-gloss.

Wonderful!!! You have been very helpful...Kindest regards

I have a question, I am interested in using white dove for my flat 9' ceiling and all my trim in our new build, but am getting white cabinets. What colour should my cabinets be? White dove, or a different white. If so, which one? Thank you so much for your help! Great advice so far!

If you have already decided on the White Dove (bit of cream/warmer white) for the ceiling the I suggest White Dove on the cabinets. I would have to know the color of the walls, before suggesting a white for the trim. I prefer a true white, semi gloss. Hope that helps...

I am painting Blonde (Sherwin Williams - SW6128) in the kitchen and breakfast area which has 15 feet cathedral ceilings. Should I paint a different color ceiling or go with Blonde all the way?

I would not paint the ceiling the same color as the walls with a l5 ft. ceiling. Dove White would be a nice white for the ceiling.

I am painting Desert Tan (BM) in my living/dining room/stair well (going down) in my smallish condo. Trim is already white (windows, baseboard). Small entry hallway visible from living area one shade lighter Fresh Cream. What to do with freshly textured vaulted (about 15 ft) ceiling? Stay with bight white trim color? I was thinking of going one more shade lighter on the Desert Tan strip to Ivory tusk on the ceilings. I have new LED recessed lighting with white trim. TIA!

You say to use a shade several tones lighter than your chosen color for your walls. What happens if you are actually choosing white for your walls (this is for my living room)? PURE white. I plan on having one wall a dark blue of some sort. Should I go off of that blue instead? Keep in mind it is a small condo and that living room ceiling also connects/runs through my kitchen, hall closet, and hallways leading up to the rooms.

I have a question regarding a living room space. I am painting my entire living room a very bright, white color and was wondering how that works with the ceiling. When your walls are white do people typically paint the ceiling the same color just use a different sheen?

My cabinets are in SW simply white Duration satin finish. Ceiling is 8ft and there is a space between the top of the cabinets and the crown. Crown color/sheen is the same as cabinets, but looks lackluster to me. Crown continues in other rooms (most don't have as much light) and looks dingy, almost gray. The walls will be painted a flat (or should i consider eggshell?) in BM Revere Pewter. I think the crown and trim need more shine, should i change it to semi gloss and if I did would that help brighten it up or should i change the crown color to a brighter white? If so, what color would be one step brighter than simply white?

your question is too long....and confusing

I'm sorry if my questioned is too ridiculous but should one use the same finish (semi-gloss) on the trim around their doors as they do on the baseboards. I'm sorry if that question was already answered but i'm wasn't sure if when someone spoke about the trim, they were including the baseboard as well. Thanks, Mike

Yes, you should use the same finish on all trim, which includes baseboards. I've asked paint stores and builders and realtors. That's the norm.

We are planning to paint our walls (all over, semi open floor plan) in SW incredible white. Thinking trim/molding SW extra white. What about ceiling? Extra white in flat, or incredible white -25% in flat? Also, will incredible white look ok all over on walls? We don’t want a stark white look, a very subtle greige/warm look. But don’t want walls looking ”dingy”. Thanks!