[* read this super helpful article by Dulux about different ‘sheen’ levels:
https://www.dulux.co.uk/en/expert-help/dr-dulux-paint-finishes-explained]

I was on a zoom call yesterday evening with a client undergoing a whole house renovation. She asked me about decorating with white. What did I think about using a bright white downstairs and a softer white upstairs?
Shades of white are often considered a go-to safe option when lots of decisions are being made and/or the budget is tight and/or a client would like to live in a space first before splashing out (decoratively and ££s speaking) on any colour additions
I was reminded when my client asked this seemingly straightforward question, that nothing is ever simple, especially when you’re talking ‘white’ paint
So, as a follow-on from this conversation I thought I’d share a few tips and tricks in time for the weekend (in case any of you out there are planning a decorating fest before the clocks go back and we all spend even more time indoors
Number 1 rule – as with any paint colour always test, test and test again. Money spent on samples may seem like an unnecessary overspend but, believe me, it’ll be far more costly (include your time in this) to have to re-decorate post hasty-paint-colour-choice
Inexpensive lining paper (buy a roll or two from any DIY store) is perfect for paint swatches. Remember the following:
[* read this super helpful article by Dulux about different ‘sheen’ levels:
https://www.dulux.co.uk/en/expert-help/dr-dulux-paint-finishes-explained]