How to Coordinate Flush Ceiling Lights with Duck Egg Blue Walls

Duck egg blue is a gentle, slightly grey green blue that changes noticeably with light, so the flush ceiling light you choose has a real effect on how the colour reads after dark. Finishes such as brushed nickel, satin brass, warm white and soft ceramic sit comfortably beside it, while frosted or opal diffusers keep the light soft enough to avoid flattening the paint. Bulb colour matters most of all: warm white keeps duck egg calm and inviting, while very cool light can make it look cold and grey. In this guide we explain how duck egg behaves in north and south facing rooms, which metal and shade finishes suit it, how to choose bulbs and diffusers, and how to position flush fittings so walls are washed evenly. We also look at furniture, woodwork and textiles that help the colour and the lighting work together in bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms across typical UK homes....