I tell my clients to paint walls and ceiling with a flat finish and trim with semi-gloss.

I recently painted my window sills with a satin paint finish, and think semi-gloss was the way to go, the satin looks too flat. Like previous person stated, go with Semi.

Yes semi gloss or gloss for trim makes it easier to clean. Flat or eggshell hides wall texture flaws. Semi gloss for kitchens and baths was the rule but they claim these new flat colors are scrubable. Also different sheens of the same shade of paint will read different s from the light they reflect. So glossy white trim will contrast more with a flat wall.

Ceilings are flat, walls eggshell, and trim semigloss.

@shadywillowfarm

should the doors match trim with semi gloss?

Flat walls are great if they never get touched or splattered. Otherwise, they get done in matte or satin. But trim-always semi-gloss. Not only will it make everything ‘pop’, it’s easy to wipe.

Doors in satin or matte with semi trim

Doors would be painted in semi-gloss, same as trim.

Question, New data just hit my radar -> I was told that I did not need to do semi-gloss trim for a more updated look - is that correct? I was told Matte walls, Eggshell trim??

Can you have them test out the paint in both finishes side by side on a section of the trim? I think it would help you see the difference and make a decision from there.

Natalie, you told us on July 31 that the painters were coming "tomorrow"! You've been offered good information.

@Carolyn, they were no shows. Rescheduled so I’ve been over analyzing this pending project for over a week!

Thanks, Natalie, for the update. Try having a conversation with someone at your paint store, or even several paint stores, about what finishes they recommend.

Will Try. Last question. Is it an acceptable

design practice to paint walls/trim the same and just the ceiling lighter?