On your paint problem I can't be much help. This usually happens because of damp -- please get a damp expert to make sure that there isn't any damp lurking in your walls. I had this once when I had pipes leaking inside the walls. I didn't know that. The other alternative is something like painting before the plaster is dry or some kind of chemical mismatch. I do know you will have to scrape all the mucky powdery stuff away and start again, at least on those areas. Don't try to seal and prime and repaint until you know exactly what the problem is and how to fix it.

You can try shades of teal & white in maybe floral,Paisley or a pattern that you want to try in incorporating with the theme of the room. Since your furniture is brown ,please try fabrics with white,teal and shades of brown as well...Go for a cotton/ raw silk fabric rather than heavy material drapes.Keep it floral and summery.Teal is associated with summer and ocean.Thanks.

Hi, It is really good that you have a lot of neutral shades in your living room. They never go out of trend as they are comforting to the eye. They also give the freedom to play with colour when it comes to cushions, rugs and other decor items. Here are a few colour pallets you can choose from in order to complete the look - You may either warm it up in this way: Or cool it down like this: Or use a combination of the two: Be wary of the fact that striking colours have a major impact on the space hence, choose wisely. Repeat colours here and there - in a curio or a cushion, in a rug and a painting etc. That way the space will look cohesive. Hope this helps you. All the best! Regards, RnD Atelier Nagpur

Had another question - I have been told that any granite that’s non-black is not suitable for kitchen platform usage. Is this true? Are lighter shade of granite prone to discolouration or other issues?