we do in guest bedroom,, but not sure will go with colors I have picked out, and the great room is a vaulted ceiling ....I guess we will just have to see...our house is being built and will be very open..not alot of wall space.

What a beautiful house, Shahbaaz! I live in a similar house - a 150-year-old colonial bungalow in Kumaon. You have already received lots of excellent advice from better-qualified people, so all I would say is, keep its age and heritage character the central theme. The white tiles do clash, I am afraid ... flooring with terracotta tiles would echo the roof and look lovely. The columns and the arches over the doors and windows are amazing. But I'd say, leave it all chuna-painted - there's a beauty and softness to it. Don't let the painters add too much neel (indigo) in the limewash -- in the hills where I live, they put far too much if I don't watch out and the result is a harsh white. Natural lime has a softer, creamy look.

Hello Sansapt, Basically, it is not the price difference between the different paint types that matter much. It is the respective preparation required for these is what is makes them costlier/cheaper. Premium paints highlight even minor undulations in the walls (more than the regular ones). So, they require a lot of prep work before the painting even starts.If your putty and primer work are done thoroughly using premium paints would make sense. Otherwise a regular emulsion would give better results. Sheen in paints is often misunderstood with gloss. You won't see a reflection even if it's an aspira. We personally prefer Aspira because we are lucky to have thorough painters team. If you have any doubt go for Royale matt, as a safer bet. Color choice is very individualistic and you are a better judge. Your designer, would know your taste and would recommend you a suitable choice. Asian paints also offer a free consultancy. Please use that. PS: Not a big fan of their express painting service though. Thanks, Nitin CORNERSTONE DESIGNS Bangalore

The headboard is definitely bright and lovely. but the window arch also gives nice rustic look to the room and makes it different