Happy with our choice. I can't comment on how it compares with similar products though as have only lived with timber or laminate bench tops in past. It has withstood several clumsy knocks from pulling pots out of dishwasher (we didn't go with an under mounting sink so can't comment on that). I've noticed one tiny (pin head) sized chip to surface on island but this part of bench gets a lot of use (not sure what caused it). No staining from my messy little artists either.

Hi Italiangall001, You're right, external colours on large walls do appear a shade or two lighter. A colour that's slightly darker on the same leaf of the dulux fandeck is 'Linseed' or even 'barnfloor'. They're also a little more contemporary. You could then offset the trim with beige royal half. You can see the way externals can be modernised in some of these before and after shots. Good luck. Richard@themakeovergroup

We used dune for our fascia, Windows and verandah posts with woodland grey gutter and roof. I have to say I have been a little disappointed with it as once it got a bit dusty it didn't seem to have enough contrast anymore. Our house is red brick and I wish now I had have gone more in the white direction.

Thank you so much for your comments. So helpful to be able to talk to people about this. I will get a sample of Berkshire white although I think it is too light. Bunnings have handmade linen on the wall in a display and it looks a bit too green. I will also get a sample of chalk USA as I am looking for a white for the furniture to go with a cream wall paint. Maggie I am interested that your whisper white walls didn’t show any grey look as that is what I don’t want to happen.