The trend of "suede" paint on hot rods and custom cars has become more accepted in the last 20 years. At one time the look was regarded as a fad by some people—and a disagreeable fad by a few others.
Low sheen finishes hide imperfections but are hard to clean. Use them in low-traffic areas. Glossy sheens are easy to clean but highlight imperfections. Use them for high-traffic areas and trim. When ...
No matter how long you deliberate over colors, if your kitchen paint finish is wrong, the whole design will look cheap.