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Category: Bathrooms

How to Decorate with Black in a Bathroom (Don’t Overdo It)

11/13/2019
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Considering adding black to your bathroom design? Don’t underestimate the power of black. When you decorate with black in a bathroom, you are already working with the darkest colour, so don’t overdo it. I’ll show you how a subtle repeat of black is all you need for a classic bathroom… Continue Reading →


5 Classic Ways to Customize Your RV Travel Trailer: Before & After

08/04/2019
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When you understand the basic principles and colours of classic and timeless design for a new build, it’s just as easy to make your own choices  when it’s time to customize your RV. Lea and Greg’s Boxer Lab Cross (Babs) My sisters partner Greg (below) retired this Spring and to… Continue Reading →


3 Ways to Make White Walls Work with Your Earthy Finishes

06/10/2019
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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 →


Ask Maria: I thought You said We Couldn’t Mix White and Cream?

04/16/2019
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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 →


An Inspired Chinoiserie Kitchen and Bath; Before and After

03/18/2019
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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 →


Are Black Shower Doors the Best Choice For Your New Bathroom?

03/08/2019
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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 →


Two Steps to Choosing the Right White Tile

03/02/2019
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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 →


Less is More For Kitchen or Bath Hardware

02/18/2019
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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 →


Maria’s Timeless White Master Ensuite Reveal; Before & After

11/02/2018
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Maria’s Master Ensuite Reveal – Before & After I know, I know, someone actually thought maybe my contractor had disappeared it’s been so long since I renovated my bathrooms (last summer). But the real reason for the delay in having them photographed was simply that I needed to get the… Continue Reading →


My Classic Black and White Bathroom Reveal; Before & After

10/25/2018
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Okay the first of the two bathrooms I renovated last summer is finally here. Those of you who have been following me on my Instagram and my stories would have seen it already! This is our main bathroom: Faucet Here’s the bathroom before: All our towels are stored in the… Continue Reading →


Tricia’s Classic Bathroom Makeover Before and After

08/14/2018
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This post is written by Tricia Firmaniuk, my Senior Colour Designer who is also an artist, as you can tell by even the before photo of her recently re-done bathroom! It’s bold and colourful! Read on: I’m so excited to share my latest project with you because I am so… Continue Reading →


5 Reasons Your Paint Colour is Not Selling Your Home

08/12/2018
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Tired of wondering why your home is not selling? Here are 5 reasons your paint colour could be turning buyers away. Choosing wall colours to stage your home to sell means understanding which colours and neutrals are current and also make each room look its best! Keep reading to find… Continue Reading →


Italy Loves a Good Rainshower (But I would Change One Little Thing)

07/02/2018
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If you’ve been following me on my Insta-stories on my Spain and Italy vacation, you might have noticed that I am fascinated with bathrooms. I mean, when you’re travelling, you’re not exactly hanging out in kitchens (unless you’re visiting friends and family) but there’s always a bathroom in the hotel… Continue Reading →


The Problem with Wide Angled Photos; Before & After

05/15/2018
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This was the house Kelly and her Husband Mike bought 2 1/2 years ago (above). Renovating the inside of the house was a much higher priority than painting the exterior so when they sold the house this Spring, it remained this colour combination. But inside the house experienced quite the… Continue Reading →


Transform your Bathroom with a Shower Curtain; Before & After

04/27/2018
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Today I’m showing you another bathroom in my design assistant Kelly Parkinson’s previous home that she transformed with just a coat of paint and a new shower curtain. Shower curtain similar here Kelly found this so happy, colourful shower curtain at HomeSense that also picks up the purple tones in… Continue Reading →


80s Cream Bathroom Refresh; Before & After

03/27/2018
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My design assistant Kelly Parkinson and her husband Mike bought this house two years ago around the same time she started working for us. They just bought a house that might become their forever home (pictures to come) and sold this house, so before they moved out, we styled it… Continue Reading →


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