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5 Signs You Should be a Colour Designer

3/20/2025

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Hi, I'm Maria

I’m the creator of the Killam Colour System® and pioneered virtual colour consulting in 2010, long before online design advice became an industry. After guiding more than 10,000 colour projects and training thousands of design professionals, I teach homeowners and designers how to choose colour, finishes and furnishings that work together beautifully.

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A quick and easy way to start understanding colour, undertones, and design principles.

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Master colour selection or grow your design business with expert-led courses.

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Did you know I never went to design school?  And I was still able to turn my passion for colour and decorating into a 7 figure income and business that fills me with joy every day?

Maria Killam Studio

My system for understanding colour is revolutionary because it simplifies the complex world of colour into a practical, organized framework that extends far beyond interior design. By focusing on undertones, my approach provides a universal language for accurately identifying and coordinating colours across various materials and industries.

That’s why colour designer is a better title than colour consultant.

Find out more in my Free Colour Designer Masterclass! Sign up here.

So much more than paint colours

Because the Killam Colour System is not limited to paint selection; it applies to hard finishes like tiles, stone, and wood, as well as furniture, fabrics, and decor. For example, recognizing subtle undertones such as pink-beige in flooring or blue-grey in tiles ensures cohesive design choices that avoid costly mistakes.

What sets my method apart is its practicality. Unlike traditional colour theory, which focuses on relationships between saturated hues on the colour wheel, my system addresses the real-world challenges of working with neutrals and complex finishes. It equips professionals with the tools to make confident decisions quickly, whether they’re designing a home, specifying materials for architecture, or even working in industries like fashion or branding.

I’m working on a new website and as we were finalizing the branding colour palette with my web designer, it was immediately apparent how much better and faster she would be able to work with colours online just by understanding my system.

 

Maria Killam Colour Training

That’s what I’m talking about today on Youtube! I have spoken to so many people over the years who would love to quit their corporate job and start a career in colour and design and I’m here to tell you that I am no one special and you can do this too!

I don’t have special colour spidey senses but what I have created is a system that anyone can learn!

Don’t forget to sign up for my free Colour Designer Masterclass!

And save your seat in my Spring True Colour Expert Training in Chicago May 14th and 15th. Hurry, space is limited!

 

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Hi, I'm Maria

I’m the creator of the Killam Colour System® and pioneered virtual colour consulting in 2010, long before online design advice became an industry. After guiding more than 10,000 colour projects and training thousands of design professionals, I teach homeowners and designers how to choose colour, finishes and furnishings that work together beautifully.

eDesign

Timeless

Neutral Undertones

Colour Trends

Bathrooms

Kitchens

Decorating Advice

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.

 Let me help you make confident colour decisions for every project in your home.

About Maria

Maria Killam pioneered virtual colour consulting in 2010, long before the industry caught on. She's trained thousands of design professionals since, guided more than 10,000 virtual colour and design projects, and is the creator of The Killam Colour System® and the Understanding Undertones® Neutral Colour Wheel.

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