If the ceilings are low, go for a slightly lighter tone - this will effectively heighten your ceilings - also pale colours push the walls back. So perhaps not white but a pale grey, cream or beige.

Thanks :) Yeah decided to go with tile. So sand cement is ok over existing tiles if I prep them first? Only problem is, the new pad can only be about 30mm at it's thickest (leaving up to 15mm for tiles) otherwise it'll end up being higher than the hallway floor. So I either need to make the fall shallower or not bother with the waste and make it all level. If I made it level, could I use levelling compound at that thickness or would deck mud/sand cement be the best option? Also, should I be putting in mesh for strength? (I know I should (and will) ask the local hardware what they suggest, but it's great to have suggestions from the Houzz community also)

Hi Luke, thanks for your reply. Yes, there is existing plumbing but we need to create a gradient somehow on the wood floor. Concrete floors can be ground to create the gradient but need to come up with some other solution with the wood.

Hi hoping for help please. I have new narrow rectangular build on two levels externally clad in black with black joinery, ground level grey polished concrete floors and need help with all ceiling and external underside soffit white please (outrigger of 1 metre on each floor to provide shade) - I wasn't keen on white ceilings but as they continue to the soffit outside, i think i need to concede. I really don't want a yellowy , green or brown white. I think a very white white would go but would appreciate some advice please Thank you! Fay