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Satin for wall, high gloss on woodwork. Flat on ceiling.

[rockygems123]

@Sunshine Kate 

Whole house light coffee flat for the walls, white semi-gloss for trim both Sherwin Williams. Master bedroom & bath one shade darker for a little drama. Don't know the names but could look them up.

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[Bhvbum]

White dove semi gloss enamel, I've got big woodwork..

Eggshell on plaster walls.. Flat is so unforgiving when you clean it. Semi gloss for kitchen and bathroom walls

[faeriemoon]

Eggshell for walls.

[FiddleDeeDee]

@Sunshine Kate  Eggshell for majority of walls with semi-gloss or gloss for trims and doors. In bathrooms we use semi-gloss for walls and gloss for all trim and doors. High activity areas such as hallways, entrance way and stairwells are done in satin (easier to scrub/keep clean).

[gardenman]

The sheen of a paint relates to the hardness/durability of the paint. The higher the gloss level the more scrubbable/durable the paint will be. The downside is the higher the gloss the more any defects in the surface being painted will show. Nick, dings, and issues that would be largely unnoticeable with a flat or eggshell paint will stand out with a high-gloss paint. In general, you want to use a glossier (more durable/scrubbable) paint anywhere you need to wash regularly like cabinets, doors, door trim, etc., and the less glossy paints where you're trying to hide any defects. And nearly every wall has some level of defects. You may not notice them now, but use a glossy paint and you will.