Before you read this post, please read this: The new colour wheel is NOT AVAILABLE on the site yet. It will be printed soon and my subscribers will be the first to know when it’s for sale. Maria Killam in Dallas So this was what my wheel looked like when… Continue Reading →
In my last post about black shower doors, I added a paragraph about flow later in the day, so if you’re considering this product and you missed it, go read the post again. Also, I have received many requests to post my opinion on painting doors black. So, since the… Continue Reading →
Roost Interiors Every room needs a little black right? How many times have you heard this statement? I want you to notice something else about this expression. The word little. That’s because black is the strongest and darkest colour which means that a little goes a looooooong way. I have… Continue Reading →
My lovely readers reached out for decorating help just in the nick of time. They were in the beginning stages of furnishing their new-to-them large modernist house. They had just moved in, leaving a smaller traditional home behind. It was such a big change in style. Coming from small, well… Continue Reading →
Amara This week I arrived at a consultation to help my client choose the right floor tile to coordinate with her new countertop. I will tell you all about this particular bathroom when I get the after photo, however this tip was too good not to share with you immediately!… Continue Reading →
Okay, so for the last six months or so, I’ve been writing posts that specifically address questions about lighting. Because everyone loves to blame the light whenever their paint colour turns out wrong. And I’m here to tell you that light is not actually that bossy. What’s usually bossier is… Continue Reading →
Schoolhouse Electric So wow, I had no idea my post about pulls vs. knobs would generate such reactions. Some of you thought it was condescending, so I freaked out and changed the language immediately (one hour after the post went up) and apologized in the comments. Some thought I was introducing a… Continue Reading →
Sarah Richardson’s ‘off-the-grid’ home has recently been featured on the HGTV website. It’s so lovely to scroll through each image and not be inundated with ads coming at you from all sides during the viewing. This post is for anyone who is working on a new build or renovation. If… Continue Reading →
Since I’ve been writing this blog for over 10 years, it’s interesting to go back and read what I said about the grey trend when it was still in it’s infancy. Back then people were still asking questions like “Is the grey trend here to stay?” and my response, ‘Why… Continue Reading →
This post is about an eDesign consultation! I was so thrilled to receive ‘after ‘ photos of this project because this house is so pretty! Here’s what my client shared in her questionnaire: We just moved in and are planning to be here for 20+ years. We love that the… Continue Reading →
Maria’s master bedroom If you would like your confidence in specifying colour to go from 0-60 in one minute, you need your own private collection of large sample boards. You know how there seem to be a million collections of colours and paint company brochures that are curated by celebrity… Continue Reading →
Because creating a classic and timeless house, using classic and timeless colours (especially in your hard finishes), is such a huge conversation on this blog, I constantly receive questions similar to this one: Interior design by | (I know you’re surprised) Joanna Gaines Maria, what do you think about… Continue Reading →
Entry Now that my house is completely renovated from the inside and out, I thought it would be fun to post ALL the photos in one place. Watch and learn, as this is a great example of how to create flow! The colours are fresh, you’re not walking from the… Continue Reading →
Via Tumblr Okay this is very important because I want to save you all from one of the most common mistakes I see home owners making when they renovate or design their new build. And that is, installing a contemporary linear fireplace in a home with traditional or transitional… Continue Reading →
Maria Killam and Claire Jefford Claire Jefford is a designer, design coach, vlogger and True Colour Expert who attended my Specify Colour with Confidence workshop 7 years ago. It transformed her business and helped her identify her niche which is specializing in colour and creating 3D Designs & Custom Decorating… Continue Reading →
Okay I already did this on my stories on Instagram, but decided I should also write a post about my year too! 2018 started with spending the month of January in Palm Desert where I am right now (for the third year). Everyone always thinks we are on vacation but… Continue Reading →
