Walls don’t stay perfect — but the paint sheen you choose can either hide your walls imperfections or amplify them. “Sheen” refers to the amount of gloss in the paint. It might not sound like much, but it can drastically effect the texture of your wall and the overall effect on your space.  We can help you pick the paint sheen that will best cover whatever your home struggle is, from kids coloring on the walls to bumps and scrapes along the way.
GENERAL RULES OF THUMB.
Though it’s always preferable to get an opinion that’s specifically for your space, there’s always a couple of general tips to live by.
During your preliminary planning, keep these tips in mind:
  • The lighter the color and the more flat a paint sheen you choose, the more it will hide most imperfections. This works great if you are looking to cover up some dents along the way.
  • However, the darker a color is and the the more sheen or glossy paint you choose, the easier it is to wash. We recommend a darker and glossier color for those spaces that get dirty more often — or for where little hands and crayons can reach.
NOT ALL PAINTS ARE CREATED EQUAL.
Some people are afraid to choose a flat paint sheen because of past experience — a low quality, apartment grade flat can have a chalky feel that people tend to avoid. High quality flats (like one of Katie’s favorites, Sherwin-William’s cashmere) isn’t chalky at all, and can prove to be a great asset for certain projects. For example, tall great room walls with direct light shining on them look better in a flat finish that won’t throw too much light around.
FIND A HAPPY MEDIUM. 
Sometimes a high gloss isn’t what you want. Sometimes the idea of a flat isn’t working for you.
Thankfully, there’s always a happy medium.
Eggshell is probably one of the most popular sheens out there (and no, it’s not a color like some people think — you can get any color in an eggshell sheen!) It’s got a healthy, muted gloss that is easier to clean than a flat, but not so much that it’s overly shiny.  Because of it’s versatility, it’s a favorite for those spaces where you really need a little bit of the best of both worlds.