Hi,
The choice to paint the ceilings to match the walls is really a personal preference. If the wall color is darker, I'll often suggest using a lighter version of the wall color, on the ceiling. Because you'll be using a lighter wall color, I think that it would be entirely appropriate to use that color on the ceilings, or a traditional ceiling white. The wall colors you're considering would also warm the room up if used on the ceiling.

Hope this is helpful,
Diana

Thanks again Diana for all your advise it's invaluable
:)

I like Elmira White, HC-84. Little creamy beige, just enough tone.Oh, Benjamin Moore

Great suggestion, Linda.

Here is the link to Elmira White so you can see it. Like the other light colors, it may appear darker on the monitor: http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/color/6024_Benjamin-Moore-HC-84-Elmira-White

Diana

Hi,
The Bursa Beige marble is gorgeous. Here are a few light and neutral colors to sample for your home. It's great that you tested the Stowe White, as colors can take on a different personality once on the walls.

Benjamin Moore Knitted Cape CSP-965
http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/color/378979_Benjamin-Moore-CSP-965-knitted-cape

Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan HC81
http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/color/102936_Benjamin-Moore-HC-81-Manchester-Tan

Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream OC-4
http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/color/103021_Benjamin-Moore-OC-4-Brandy-Cream

Benjamin Moore Misty Air OC-44
http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/color/103026_Benjamin-Moore-OC-44-Misty-Air

It's possible that the green tinge you're seeing is from the light coming in on the walls. Just a touch more color can often make a difference, so I've suggested light neutrals with a bit more color.

Hope this helps!
Diana

They seem very nice colors although a lot darker then I was hoping for. It's a beach house with lots of light north facing but a little dark facing south. We r on the ocean....southern end of Australia facing Antarctic although a long way away lol ( in Victoria) thank you so much thou but anything a little lighter?

Hi,
They look a little darker on the computer screen than they do on the fan decks. A few are from the off-white collection, which is quite light. I'm going to take a look at a few more colors closer to white for you, and post them shortly. If you're on the ocean, that could be why you're getting a bit of a green tinge on the lighter color Stowe White, that you tried. Let me see what I can find for you.
Thanks,
Diana

Here are few more colors. These are almost white, though they may appear darker on your monitor, so you'll want to sample the colors.

Benjamin Moore Cream Cloak OC-135
http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/color/102988_Benjamin-Moore-OC-135-Cream-Cloak

Benjamin Moore Opaline OC-33
http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/color/103014_Benjamin-Moore-OC-33-Opaline

Benjamin Moore Marble White OC-34
http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/color/103015_Benjamin-Moore-OC-34-Marble-White

Hope this is helpful!
Diana

Oh thanks so much Diana, yes I love the marble white the best and I will get a sample. Thanks for all your research much appreciated.

Sorry I mean the same color for kitchen as walls or should I introduce another color? I do like neural colors best. Any ideas?

Hi,
Because of the counter top and cabinet colors in a kitchen, it's usually a great place to add more color on the walls. If I understand correctly, you have Stowe White in the other areas of the house, and are considering something different, but neutral, in the kitchen? And are you considering a different color for the kick board, or would this be in addition to the new kitchen wall color you're considering?

If you have photos of the kitchen to upload here, that would be great. Or can you tell me more about the cabinets and counters in there? I'd be happy to suggest some nice neutrals to test in there that could work with the trim color and the Stowe White.

Thanks,
Diana

Thanks Diana, we haven't chosen the bench top yet. It will be a complete new kitchen. I'm thinking of painting the walls Stowe white as it seems the only color that goes with our marble beige floor. So I was wondering would u use the same color for the kitchen cabinets??????

Hi,

Okay, now I do understand the question better -- thanks! I would probably not paint the cabinets the same color as the walls. Have you considered white cabinets? That would be a beautiful, and classic, look. I would most likely choose a white similar to the trim color in the room, so it would contrast slightly with the Stowe White and the marble floors.

Hope this helps,
Diana

Yes, that helps so much,
thank you Diana
Ps sorry about the confusion, color always does that to me lol

Hi,
I'm assuming that you'd like Dulux Stowe White as a wall color, and you're asking if Dulux Watsonia White will be good for a trim color?

Dulux Stowe White is a beautiful light neutral:
http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/color/44854_Dulux-Stowe-White

Viewing the two colors, they seem to be a little close to be wall trim. Have you considered a sampling a lighter trim with the Stowe White? The key will be sampling the trim color, as it's hard to know how a color with look with the other until they're next to each other.

Dulux Natural White
http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/color/52987_Dulux-Natural-White

Dulux Antique White USA.
http://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/color/53133_Dulux-Antique-White-U.s.a.

Please let me know if you need more suggestions. Don't hesitate to reply if I've completely misread your question. ;)

Diana

Dear Diana,
Thank you so much for your advise. I'm off to buy the sample pots. You answered my question completely correct, I was after the trim colour...Thank you.
I'm trying to marry these colours up to a marble floor which is called "Bursa Beige Marble", what do you think? Any more advise would be greatly appreciated. :)