Hi M Tranter, we just finished our Blue Ivy house in Malvern, although more contemporary in style, we went bold with the blue in a very similar shade to yours! We actually fine-tuned the shade on site, as the blues will appear different depending on orientation and light. We never worry about 'trends' but choose material and colour palettes to suit each client, and the bold colours always balance out with the other elements in the space. Good Luck (and go for it!).

We went for half dieskau for both our white kitchen and our main living area. We got a tester pot of full dieskau but it was way too dark, too much contrast with the white splashback. Even half dieskau is not what I'd call pale in our living room, though the room is on the south side of the house. If you want very light, then I reckon quarter strength would be beautiful.

I know of a few ways this can be done, but all depends on the job and what original adhesive was used. Water and vinegar method - allow the glue to become soft then try to pick off Acetone - let glue absorb then wipe off - careful with this as acetone will discolour your boards/remove varnish (could sand after to avoid) Warm water - wet some cloths and place them over the glued areas, allow to soften and then remove with cloth/pick off. Depending on the type of adhesive, you may be able to sand off - but beware that some adhesives will melt/clump and spread the issue further. Whatever you decide, I recommend getting a professional to come and view the works as they will be able to gauge the period it was done and thus the materials employed. Best of luck :)

Thank you Luke I can see posted photos and floor plans again, could someone look into why my 'LIKE" still isn't working, if I click on the word LIKE I just end up adding another like and not seeing who has liked a comment.