"crabshell" wrote in message
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I want to paint most of my interior walls bright white but I'm not sure
what to do about the ceilings. My ceilings have the identical texture as
the walls so the only way to create some contrast is by varying the color.

Should I use a darker white on the ceilings and a bright white on the
walls
or would I be better off using the bright white on the ceilings and a
slightly darker white on the walls? Yes, this question may strike some as
ridiculous but it's driving me crazy.

-crabshell



There is nothing wrong with using a darker color on the ceiling. If you get
the right color, it's much nicer than simply using white. Just know that
any color you use on the ceiling will reflect down onto bright white walls.
A soft pastel wouldn't look too bad or reflect too much, depending on the
sheen of your wall paint. I've seen blue, brown, and dark green ceilings
work out just fine. Dark green with stained crown molding looks nice.

If you're crazy over this, just go to a paint store and buy whatever ceiling
paint they offer. It is usually just a cheaper flat paint that's a tad
grayer than bright white, and will look fine.