Dorothy emailed me back in November and asked if she could pay for one hour of my time to consult on her daughter's home. It was to be her Christmas present. The den (below) was the biggest reason. Beth hated the colour so much she was starting to be convinced that it was time to move. Before After: SW 6131… Continue reading
source It's time for my September newsletter. I was hoping my new website would be up by now but it's going to be another week hopefully at the most! Pinterest If you'd like to read my special article about hallway colour, subscribe here to my free monthly newsletter. You'll also get access to two years of special articles like, "Which Hardwood… Continue reading
Every time I consult with a client on colour for a new kitchen floor, I always steer them to hardwood over tile, cork, marmoleum or vinyl. Why? Because hardwood is like jeans, it pretty much goes with all colours. Pinterest There's nothing neutral about any of the other flooring choices. So, if you choose an orangey cork floor to tie… Continue reading
source I have said this in other ways before, here and here. However, today, someone on a Colour Marketing Group discussion forum posted this question: "What is the most healing color range one should consider when painting dressing rooms for breast cancer survivors prosthesis rooms? Are there certain colours that should be avoided?" Colour experts posted answers such as… Continue reading
I get this question a lot along with "Should they all Match?". There are many ways to do it but only a few that look good. There's white, black, stainless and of course the high end look of paneled appliances. I'm not even going to mention actual colour options (like bronze) because I think they will date as fast as the… Continue reading
This is William, reading a book while waiting for breakfast! (Photos by Maria Killam) My sister Elizabeth took my mom and me to the Vedder Mountain Grille in Yarrow for breakfast this morning and I immediately loved the country charm, the food and that it was clearly decorated with creativity and an eye for detail. Even the entrance greeted you… Continue reading
My mom, my baby sister Elizabeth and my brother-in-law Bill have bought property in the country together and mom is building a carriage house on the 2 acre lot. They have a huge vegetable garden, a lamb and a goat of all things. It's the country. It's also the reason why I live 5 minutes from the highway in North… Continue reading
I recently received this question from a reader and I thought it would make a great blog post. Pinterest "We've got bossy dark carpet, low light, and mismatched furniture; these problems are not going away on our current budget or all at once, but I'm attempting to minimize them in various ways. The problem is the only color that seems like it will… Continue reading
Last month when I was in Toronto for one of my True Colour Expert Workshops I took a day trip to Toronto Center Island (below). Photo by Maria Killam On this island I photographed an exterior to show you because it's such a great example of mixing clean and dirty colours. It's a good lesson for what not to do… Continue reading
I always have to include Cloud White in posts I write about trim because it's too commonly used as a go-to, fix-all, no-questions-asked solution. A client emailed me today with a great question: PinterestIs it okay to have a warmer, off white trim throughout the house but use a brighter white in the bathroom to go with tile and fixtures?… Continue reading
