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My Mom Wants a Solarium, And I Need YOUR Help!

05/18/2020
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It’s time to replace my mom’s deck… and she wants a solarium. But, I need your help! What are the pros, cons and tips we should be know before we get started?  In my eDesign department, I give colour advice all over the world on which colour is best for composite decking, pavers, porches, etc….

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Ask Maria: Help me Choose a Colour for my Retaining Wall

05/14/2020
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This reader is stuck when trying to choose a colour for her retaining wall. Here’s my colour advice and a look inside my newest exterior masterclass module.  My 15th module for my Exterior Masterclass is live right now! And it’s another WWMD 🙂 What would Maria Do with THIS: Porch/Patio/Fence/Deck and I even mentioned outbuildings…

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Choosing the GOAT (Greatest of all Time) Shed Colour

05/06/2020
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Wondering what colour to paint your shed? Here are three guidelines to help you decide what colour your shed or outbuilding should be.  Todays post is super fun because it’s also about my Sister/Mom’s Nigerian Dwarf Goats. First, let’s talk about outbuildings. When I did a search for the question (what colour should my outbuilding…

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Choosing Windows: The First Decision in Your New Build

04/30/2020
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Choosing windows is the first expensive decision you’ll make in a new build. Your window colour will drive all other exterior options on your new home so you want to get it right. Here’s how to choose windows for your new construction. Lucy Williams Interiors Choosing Windows: The First Decision in Your New Build My…

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Ask Maria: Does My House Need Shutters?

04/08/2020
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Ever wonder if shutters are right for your house? I’m answering a reader question and sharing my thoughts about whether her house needs shutters and showing you photos with and without shutters, so you can be the judge too. I am looking for a new colour to update the 2nd story siding color to present…

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Now Available: Masterclass on Exterior Colour Selection

03/03/2020
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Learn how to choose exterior house colours for your existing home or new build. I’ve packaged all my exterior design advice and answers to your questions about home exterior colour in my new Masterclass Exterior Colour Selection online training! After over 4 months of development during the Spring and Summer of 2019, plus more than…

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Q: Will ALL Training be Online in the Future?

03/01/2020
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elearning industry In the recent mastermind group Terreeia and I joined, we learned that all education in the future will be online. I think it’s a stretch but suppose it makes sense given everything seems to be going that way. I met someone recently who teaches a university course and said only parts of it…

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A Nature Inspired Modernist Exterior; Before & After

07/11/2019
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My lovely eDesign client Beth offers colour and design consultations for her own clients using my colour boards. But when the time came to update her own dated brown exterior, she knew she wanted expert advice anyway. Tackling your exterior is a big expensive job. It makes sense to seek the opinion of a trusted…

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The Right Way to Choose a Standing Seam Metal Roof

06/24/2019
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The modern farmhouse style has really embraced the standing seam metal roof. And this trend may have you considering a metal roof too. Here’s the right way to choose a standing seam metal roof. Woodlane Properties I recently worked with an eDesign client who had to replace their existing roof due to hurricane damage. This…

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