Avoid brilliant white. Just plain 'white' is a good place to start, it doesn't have 'blue' whiteners added and so tints well, if you are so inclined. And it's cheap too. Why not try a colourwash over plain white? If you fancy doing that, use a silk white emulsion not matt as your base coat - you will find it an easier surface to wash onto as it isn't 'thirsty'.

Absolutely amazing. These period features must be so interesting to work with - if a little difficult! I'm sure neutral colours will look great with the mahogany though. So intrigued to see how this project develops!

bedroom furniture is ikeas black/brown wardrobe black brown leather bed laminate flooring is b and q colours range princep Santander oak effect laminate noe im stuck whether to go all white ceiling and wall or magnolia walls and white ceiling

Whatever tile you choose, do not install the small upstand - it is not needed if you are tiling the wall and it will make the wall appear even shorter. Make sure your worktop installer knows you don't want the upstand as you are tiling and therefore needs to do a good job and not leave a big gap at the back of the worktop - tile should cover whatever small gap might be left.