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 →
First, before we go any further, in my last post when I talked about white and cream wall colours being such a huge incoming trend, one of my fabulous readers posted this comment: “Hey, you didn’t tell us whether you were FOR or AGAINST this trend?” So first, I’m not FOR… Continue Reading →
Shhhhh. . . . don’t tell anyone, but I’m starting to think beige is actually not back. Not for wall colours anyway. Cream, yes. Definitely white (and when I say white I mean art gallery white). Beige, no. My Spring workshop season is in full swing. And recently, Terreeia and I… Continue Reading →
We have arrived in Atlanta for my second Specify Colour with Confidence workshop this Spring (it starts tomorrow). After we left Toronto, we flew to Little Rock for a meeting and yesterday before our flight back, we drove around and I snapped a photo of this blue grey house with… Continue Reading →
This is a situation I see all the time. A perfectly timeless and versatile white kitchen with a bossy, earthy backsplash. I’m convinced it’s because most people, when designing a kitchen, make the easy mistake of thinking of the finishes as the final product. And if your kitchen finishes are… Continue Reading →
Photo I took of the Eiffel Tower from a boat ride in the canal I was three years old the last time I visited Finland (my parents homeland) so that doesn’t really count. All my sisters have taken trips with my Mom since then, so I decided it was high… Continue Reading →
Many of you have asked for this post. How do I choose the right wall to wall carpet? Well here it is. Wall to Wall Carpet in House Beautiful My best advice for choosing the right wall-to-wall carpet is choose a current texture or pattern. Like the one in the… Continue Reading →
It’s finally spring! Most of us had a pretty harsh winter and the warmer days are most welcome. Bring on the spring rain and blossoms! Trendy4homy However, with the warmer weather, our thoughts turn quickly to all the updates we need to make to our home’s yards and exteriors don’t… Continue Reading →
Sharon, one of my lovely True Colour Experts, recently finished a renovation and complete redecoration of a dated 1990’s home. The project turned out so special and beautiful that I asked her if I could share it with you and she generously agreed. Sharon is a talented decorating enthusiast who… Continue Reading →
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 →
