Ceiling Paint Advice – Stick with Wall Color or Go Different?

last year

I’m in the process of painting the interior of my house and could use some help deciding on a ceiling color. I’m using Behr Blank Canvas (eggshell finish) for the walls and Behr Night Blooming Jasmine (semi-gloss) for the trim.

Now I’m stuck on what to do for the ceilings. All of the ceilings in the house are pretty low - does that make a difference in what I should choose? Should I use Blank Canvas on the ceiling as well, or go with something else? Also, what’s the best finish for ceilings in this situation?

Would love to hear what others have done or recommend - thanks in advance!

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Lyn Nielson
last year
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Why not just paint the whole room, ceiling, walls and trim all the same Behr Night Blooming Jasmine? Ceiling flat, walls eggshell, and trim semi gloss/satin.

They will reflect the light differently and look lovely and modern.

As much as I love Blank Canvas, the Night Blooming Jasmine is much fresher, and depending on your natural light, make a beautiful 'canvas' for your furnishings.
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elcieg
last year

Have you tried the two paints in a room? I don't think there is enough contrast.

A soft white on the ceilings would be the way to go.
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Michelle
Original Author
last year
@Lyn Nielson That’s an interesting idea - I hadn’t thought of painting everything in Night Blooming Jasmine. I’m definitely aiming to keep things light and bright and then bringing in a lot of color through furniture and accessories. Appreciate the suggestion - definitely giving this some thought now!

@elcieg I haven’t tried the two paints together in a room yet - I actually came across the combo somewhere in the depths of the internet, so I’m not completely tied to it. Would you recommend sticking with one color throughout or going for a bit more contrast between the walls and trim? I’m really just trying to keep things light and neutral overall.
ldeamny K
last year
I used Night Blooming Jasmine in a bathroom. It is extremely bright. Just a warning.
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wdccruise
last year
Night Blooming Jasmine is bright but I used Ultra Pure White which is even brighter on all my walls and trim and it has worked out fine.
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