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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 →


Ask Maria: Is it a Mistake to Choose a White that’s Not in Google?

09/05/2019
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Trying the chase down the perfect white paint colour online? You’re sure to find a few that are mentioned over and over again. And that may have you wondering about other not-so-popular white paint colours. How to choose the right white depends on which category of white works with your… 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 →


Ask Maria: Help! My White Kitchen Cabinets Seem to Change Colour

02/26/2019
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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 →


Ask Maria: How Soon Will My Farmhouse Look Dated?

01/29/2019
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  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 →


White Farmhouse Exterior Transformation – Before & After

12/20/2018
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Photography by Maria Killam When Adrienne (above) and her family moved into this rusty red and charcoal house (below) in our neighbourhood, we all happily watched the gradual transformation of the exterior. One day, I knocked on the door and she gave me a tour of the inside. I asked… 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 →


Are Black Windows the Best Choice for Your New Build?

09/30/2018
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Black windows with a white exterior and interior is the hottest trend going at the moment, but are they right for your new build? Are they Classic and Timeless? Keep reading to find out. Bradley Heppner My first SOLD OUT Specify Colour with Confidence workshop of the Fall season just… Continue Reading →


See the Hidden Beauty in this Modern Kitchen Renovation

09/03/2018
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My friend Nancy DeVries and her husband Brad have lived in their house for 9 years and two years ago they embarked on an extensive renovation. They added a garage, renovated the kitchen and laundry room as well as extended the kitchen further into their backyard where it backs onto… Continue Reading →


Why are You Obsessed with White Walls?

07/19/2018
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Photography by Amy Batog Okay, inquiring minds need to know, I have been thinking about the 2018 obsession with painted white walls a lot lately. I can’t help it, in our eDesign consulting, whenever I specify the palest colour our client can get away with in their home, they often… Continue Reading →


It’s Wedding Season: My 3 Favourite Colours for a Pretty Church Exterior

05/30/2018
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In our travels all around the country leading my Specify Colour with Confidence workshops, often, when we drive by a beautiful church I think back to one of my first exterior consultations as a brand new colour consultant. I was asked to consult on the exterior of a church in… Continue Reading →


How to De-Tuscanize Your Home; Before and After

04/22/2018
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This is the view from their home. My lovely clients Crystal and Rob built their home almost 10 years ago when the Tuscan brown trend was going strong. Five years ago, they bought the property next door and built a summer house which I decorated for them. Suddenly, they loved… Continue Reading →


Turquoise Kids Bathroom; Before & After

03/22/2018
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Here is another room in Crystal’s house, I talked about this bathroom redesign two years ago when my friend Jan Romanuk designed the new layout. Want a timeless and classic bathroom? Here’s how you do it. This bathroom was previously way too big and looked like an afterthought, after all… Continue Reading →


Ask Maria: What Mood Does Black and White Convey, Warm or Cool?

03/20/2018
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  Recently, we received this question: What color mood does black and white have? Is it a warm, cool or neutral color mood. Since the planet is suddenly obsessed with painting their rooms art gallery white, and since black is the new grey, this question doesn’t surprise me. It’s probably a… Continue Reading →


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