Woodlane Properties I recently worked with an eDesign client who had to replace their existing roof due to hurricane damage. This time they were choosing a standing seam (metal) roof because it’s more durable. My recommendation was to go with a lighter colour because it would de-emphasize the not-so-fabulous roof… Continue Reading →
Photo by Maria Killam Did you know that all the exterior lighting, throughout Paris is basically the same? This (above) is what they all look like. Why? Well, once you’ve designed the perfect lantern chandelier, how many variations do you need? Lighting is hard enough to choose without having to… Continue Reading →
In the 20 years I’ve been in this business as well as the more than 10 years I’ve spent blogging, I have seen a lot of staircases. In person, and in photos. Some good, many that are just plain bad. This trip to Paris is Terreeia’s first trip (my third)…. Continue Reading →
Narnia So, this is a post about a renovation wrapped in a personal story wrapped in a renovation. It’s a guest post from Irene Hill, my fabulous freelance writer: “About a year-and-a-half ago my husband and I moved from the lush, green “rain forest” of Vancouver, BC to the arid-ish… Continue Reading →
Real estate photos Can you paint your walls white even though you have earthy finishes? Read on to find out: Last week you saw the before and after exterior photos of this fabulous house! This week I am taking you inside to show you a few bathrooms we also helped… Continue Reading →
This photo was taken at 10:00 pm in Finland by my Mom who’s already there. Last summer and now again this summer we have ended up on an epic trip to Europe. Last year we had a three week trip to the Amalfi Coast planned and then Terreeia generously invited… Continue Reading →
I’m so excited to share this beautiful transformation with you! My client Tamara has a really special modern contemporary house. It was built in 1977 and the exterior was looking a bit tired. She used our eDesign Exterior Bundle consultation to get help revealing it’s potential with colour. After photos… Continue Reading →
All throughout the grey trend (which is now on the way out) I heard comments like this from homeowners as well as designers alike “I would NEVER decorate with grey, it’s way too cold”. Keep in mind, the person who makes this statement usually has only one colour in their… Continue Reading →
This is a guest post written by my amazing design assistant Kelly Parkinson. She had just moved when she started working with us 3 years ago and last year they moved again into a real fixer upper! Here is the beginning of their exterior transformation: ____________________________________________ Mike and I moved… Continue Reading →
Years ago when I was just starting out as a brand new colour designer (back before I knew anything), I was standing in front of a totally white building, wondering which colour would make it look the best. I vividly remember this moment because this is what I was thinking:… Continue Reading →
Maria’s White Garden Transformation; Before & After I wrote the first rule of design (according to Maria Killam 🙂 ) in 2013 when I was working on my garden renovation. I have had this rule quoted back to me many times by my readers and by students who come to… Continue Reading →
This post is written by Tricia Firmaniuk, my Senior Colour Designer who lives in Edmonton: Before I let Tricia talk I want to say one thing. Our eDesign department does a ton of exterior colour consulting. And one thing I’ve noticed more than anything else is the overuse of unfortunate… Continue Reading →
In April my sister Lea (above left) turned 50. Since I was already going to be in San Francisco for one of my Specify Colour with Confidence workshops, I suggested my Mom and two sisters join me there for the weekend. We stayed at the Westin St. Francis and this… Continue Reading →
Choosing colour for your exterior is very tricky. Colour behaves differently in bright exterior light, so the right level of contrast does take some experience. And of course, there is always the small matter of getting the neutral undertones right. If you have no fixed elements except white windows and… Continue Reading →
I recently received this question and photos from a reader: I have loved following your blog, especially during our recent new build. We didn’t have all the money in the world to put into our house, but we were very good at getting what we want and keeping under budget…. Continue Reading →
This is a guest post from Tricia Firmaniuk, my amazing Senior Colour Designer. I so love the first photo of her dogs lounging on her sofa, haha. ______________________________________ My living room had been in desperate need of a refresh for a few years. My vintage sofa was looking terribly overtired…. Continue Reading →
