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The perfect all over off white for walls, ceiling and woodwork

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BruceAndNosh · 02/01/2026 16:29

We have always been fairly traditional in our paint choices, Brilliant white matt on ceilings, coving, woodwork and doors and a colour on the walls. I used to go for quite definite colours for walls but as our current house is quite dark, most walls are painted Natural Cotton (a very light cool beige). It is definitely a contrast to the ceiling but very light nonetheless.
We are moving into a very modern renovated bungalow. Currently brilliant white everywhere, modern pale wood doors. Enormous windows so very light. No ceiling coving.
I would like to soften the brilliant white but my usual colour scheme won't really suit the house. I'd prefer to "colour drench" but with a softer white - the same on all surfaces. Main living area , dining room and kitchen all run in to each other and get both east and west light. Furnishings will not be as modern as the present owners.

Suggestions of paint colour for everywhere please

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Fernsrus · 09/01/2026 13:57

Dulux timeless can look very cold in some lights.

dms1 · 09/01/2026 17:28

My daughter colour drenched with Farspal Sahara Dust. It’s lovely

Astra53 · 09/01/2026 17:36

We used Wevet, a Farrow and Ball colour, but had it made up in a cheaper brand. It's white with a waft of grey. Very calming and soft.

littleburn · 09/01/2026 17:38

Farrow and Ball Pointing is good. It’s white with a drop of red, so a soft, warm white without being yellow, but not pink either!

user593 · 09/01/2026 17:38

Little Greene Slaked Lime. We’ve colour drenched our house in it. I find it very calming (both the colour and the colour drenching!). There is also the option of using the Mid and Deep tones for accents.

I’d also look at Paint & Paper Library’s range. They have a great range of off whites, and a very easy to follow colour chart.

dms1 · 09/01/2026 17:46

Astra53 · 09/01/2026 17:36

We used Wevet, a Farrow and Ball colour, but had it made up in a cheaper brand. It's white with a waft of grey. Very calming and soft.

We have this too. It’s lovely.

boobashka · 09/01/2026 17:53

Another vote for F and B strong white. We have it throughout our modern renovated house (made up by Johnsons). Great backdrop to art on the walls and just slightly warm.

cherrymauve · 09/01/2026 18:34

Dimity by F&B. Beautiful and changes with the light.

user1471538283 · 10/01/2026 16:11

By mistake I bought Dulux White Mist. It's white that looks a light grey in some lights and it's just gorgeous! I painted the baseboards in white but satin wood.

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