ceiling paint to compliment living room
Juby R
5 years ago
We are painting our lounge in Gooseberry Fool 5 by Dulux. I don’t want the brilliant white ceiling we already have. I don’t want a huge contrast from wall to ceiling either. Any idea which Dulux paint would like good on the ceiling alongside this colour on the walls and skirting.
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