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5 Kitchen Transformations: 3 Ways to Create a Beautiful Kitchen

4/16/2026

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I teach homeowners and designers how to choose timeless finishes and get colour right the first time—using my proven Killam Colour System®.

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If you don’t constantly look at and obsess over kitchens like I do, you might not realize the countless ways very bad (wasteful 💔) kitchens can and do come into being all the time. If, like most, you’re under the delusion that simply choosing a few finishes is what all takes and you’ve got this? Or you have access to the free designer at the kitchen showroom so you’ve got it covered?

I’m here to give you a blast of tough love.

Creating or renovating a kitchen is likely one of the most expensive projects you’ll ever undertake. So honestly, it’s kind of nuts to think you can wing it. Or crowdsource it to that homeowner’s Facebook forum. Or to ChatGPT.

Does your kitchen even need a full expensive redo? That’s the first good question. Maybe you’d be much happier with a couple of smart updates and keeping tens of thousands in the bank.

It makes sense to get expert advice. It will save you tonnes of time, money and heartache.

Today over on YouTube, I’m sharing 5 kitchen before and afters and exactly how I helped my clients create their dream kitchens from just small but smart tweaks to full renovations. If you’re living with a kitchen you don’t love or embarking on creating a kitchen, this is a must see.

Want the best insurance that your kitchen will turn out beautifully?

Check out my eDesign packages here. And my DIY Kitchen Templates here.

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  1. A-L says:

    I really, really miss the blog posts. Watching videos is just not nearly as helpful for me, and I’m unlikely to watch them over reading a blog.

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    • Diane McKeon says:

      I totally agree with the previous poster. I often don’t have the time it takes to watch the videos, I loved the blog posts!

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  2. Bronwyn Cormican says:

    Maria, this video is so good! I personally didn’t feel like the video was too long, especially for those people that are planning or in the midst of building a home or a kitchen renovation.

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  3. Sheree L says:

    Maria, I love your videos. If I ever get to the point of doing a renovation, I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase one of your e-design packages. For those who don’t think they have time to watch a video, you can change the speed by clicking on the gear icon (on here or if you open it in YouTube). I watch at 1.5 speed, personally! You can also turn on Closed Captioning (CC) to read what Maria is saying, if you’re not in a position to have the volume on.

Hi, I'm Maria

I teach homeowners and designers how to choose timeless finishes and get colour right the first time—using my proven Killam Colour System®.

eDesign

Timeless

Neutral Undertones

Colour Trends

Bathrooms

Kitchens

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know what works
and why

Life’s too short to live in a home you don’t love, and it’s too expensive to start from scratch when you don’t have to.

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About Maria

Maria Killam is the leading authority on practical colour for real homes. A decorator, stylist, and the creator of the revolutionary Killam Colour System® and the Understanding Undertones® Neutral Colour Wheel.

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