I think the color is fine and looks good with the plants and furniture. I know you're not asking, but I would box up and store about half or more of your decrative stuff.
Be careful. In the US we have 110 current, which is pretty forgiving if you get shocked. But in Thailand the current is 220. It is a lot more dangerous. To add to that breakers and grounds (earth if youre British) are less reliable. Make absolutely sure that everything you work with is...
We have a two story 1896 victorian, with what I think is shiplap redwood with a V groove at the joints. I just started scraping at the joints and any loose paint pealing around the windows. For the lead I am usign a resperator and a large tarp to catch all the pieces. After I am done scraping...