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7 years ago

What colour paint is on the walls please?

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Twinkle and Whistle
7 years ago
Hi Carole,

Thanks for your enthusiastic feedback!

I am not sure about the particular colour as it was the way the room was painted when we moved in.

However, you can try the following warm whites/light beiges from Dulux Australia

- Natural White

- Fair Bianca (half strength)

- Hog Bristle (quarter strength)

- Beige Royal (quarter strength)

Remember that, depending on the amount of natural light your room gets, they will look darker or lighter than on the sample card, so it's always good to buy a sample pot before committing yourself...

I'd love to hear from you when you find the perfect colour. And don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. I am based in Perth, WA, but I do online consultations all around Australia and overseas too (UK, US, Canada and France, so far)

Happy painting!

Nelly Reffet

Twinkle and Whistle
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