I used the pale version of slaked lime (which makes a great substitute for white in a bright room) but the darker one may suit better. Also, it looks beautiful with wood flooring. Portland stone also is lovely but with a more olivey tone.

Photos of the ceiling and walls. As you can see, the house is a work in progress.

Hi there! MDF is very porous so if you apply paint straight to it it dries incredibly quickly and creates a bubbled/uneven finish. I believe you need to prime it to seal it first, then sand, and then apply paint. As for types of paint, once primed and sanded I think any will do. Best of luck with the painting :)

Sonia, I have used Zinsser AllCoat Exterior in the water based variety in the past. I found it very easy to use and gave a very nice finish. It comes in a few standard colours, but can be tinted to any colour. I think Bedec do a product called MSP or multi surface paint, which does the same job. Think it comes in more pre mixed colours than AllCoat.