I am looking to repaint a small flat where the narrow hall does not have any natural light. I need a paint that will survive scuffs etc. and I want a very neutral light colour. The carpets are creamy beige colour. The cupboard doors have been painted grey, I am thinking of painting them white. Any ideas please. I don't have photos yet.
I’ve fairly recently moved to using Mylands Marble Matt emulsion. It’s a similar price to Farrow and Ball (maybe a tad more), but is bomb prove and scrubbable. 5 litres retails at £91, but I’ve discovered that Paint Depot online sell for £81 and also usually have a 10% off offer. When I bought from them, the paint was shipped direct from Mylands...
Dulux Trade diamond Matt is their really tough version - I found it to be cheaper than the Mylands if going for white or magnolia. However not massively cheaper when you start mixing colours.
A couple of homeowners I helped choose colours have. If you have decorators in, they will love you for choosing it! It’s tough and durable enough to be used on kitchen cabinetry.
P.s. Don’t rule out more colourful colours for your hallway toooo quickly. Light colours can only bounce around the light which is available to them. If there is little natural light you may find them shadowy. So sample your final shortlist in your space to see how they behave. (boards or lining paper so you can move them around, rather than directly on the wall.
Whites walls can look drab and grubby in a windowless space. I would choose a mid tone neutral (perhaps similar in tone to the carpet) but with white woodwork and ceiling.
I also agree that wipeable paints are great for removing scuffs.
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