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Big Updates for My Exterior Masterclass + a Spring Sale!

03/04/2021
Big Updates to Exterior Colour Selection Masterclass
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Since I launched my Masterclass for Exterior Colour Selection last March, I’ve added four ADDITIONAL video lessons to the online training. These new modules were created especially for YOU! I received many requests to show more before and afters so you’ll see lots of them in my new lessons:  Module… Continue Reading →


Stone Placement: Is Stone Necessary on your Home Exterior?

02/28/2021
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Exterior planning season is here. I’m releasing a new module on Wednesday in my Masterclass for Exterior Colour Selection. Stone is a big deal. Not only is it expensive to add to your home, but it’s often added in the wrong areas of the exterior. Sometimes it’s not enough, most often… Continue Reading →


White Painted Brick House: eDesign Before & After

02/22/2021
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Before you paint your brick house, it’s important to choose the right white paint colour for the job. If you aren’t sure, I’ve got an exterior eDesign service to help you choose the perfect white for your painted brick house. Here’s a before and after from one of my exterior… Continue Reading →


Why You Shouldn’t Cherry-Pick Design Advice

02/18/2021
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Have you ever wondered: OK, so I’ve narrowed my focus to this one particular element of my room. I am just stuck and need to know which is the right _____________. That’s it. Hmmm, but Maria doesn’t offer an eDesign package for this one detail. Darn… it’s just a teeny-tiny… Continue Reading →


Trend Alert: Should You Install Reeded Cabinets?

02/15/2021
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You may have noticed a new cabinet profile that’s been trending, but is it a timeless choice for your kitchen? Here’s what I think about the reeded cabinet trend.  Before we get into today’s post, don’t forget, I’m looking for a local, personal/administrative assistant. Also, we had the wrong email… Continue Reading →


Saying Goodbye to Kelly and a Roundup of Her Home Improvement Projects

02/11/2021
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Today I’m sharing some of my design assistant’s best home improvement projects… and saying goodbye. That means we are hiring! Keep reading to find out more. Friday, we received the news that my rock star, design assistant Kelly (below), who you’ve seen mentioned many times on this blog in the… Continue Reading →


Two Magic Questions Every Decorator Should Know

02/07/2021
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Trying to combine old finishes with new flooring? I’m sharing two magic questions that will make every decorating or design decision better.  House Beautiful | Read more: Encaustic Tile Trend Post I received so many questions about flooring from my last post; Are Hardwood Floors a Pattern,  it’s clear that… Continue Reading →


Are Hardwood Floors Considered a Pattern?

02/02/2021
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I’ve already told you that you shouldn’t choose more than one pattern when selecting your finishes like flooring, countertops and/or backsplash. But, many of you still want to know if hardwood floors are considered a pattern. Here’s when wood is a pattern that you can’t ignore and when it is… Continue Reading →


Top Kitchen Colour Trends from the Last 50 Years

01/31/2021
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Do you ever feel like there’s a rat race to install the next newest trend in kitchen design? Maybe you inherited a kitchen where the former homeowner installed the trendiest finishes from another decade? Well, you are not alone. Here’s my best advice for taking your dated kitchen from yesterday (whenever that… Continue Reading →


Three Granite Countertop Mistakes Everyone Makes

01/26/2021
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I see this mistake a lot in new kitchen designs. The minute your granite countertops are installed, something doesn’t look right but you can’t quite put your finger on it. It’s the most common mistake when choosing granite. Find out what it is and how to avoid making this mistake… Continue Reading →


What’s the Style of YOUR New Build?

01/20/2021
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While the obsession with the modern farmhouse continues, I’d love to know what style of new home you are building (or planning to build in the future)? And, here’s my advice on which new build details can fall totally flat in your design if you aren’t careful.  Modern farmhouse Your… Continue Reading →


Advice to Make You a Colour Star

01/15/2021
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You’ve invested in the smartest tool for choosing colour, but now how do you store your large painted colour boards safely and also make them portable for client visits? Here are a few designer-approved storage solutions to help you get started.   Understanding Undertones Colour Wheel (included for free with… Continue Reading →


Trend Alert: Black Accent Walls

01/13/2021
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Black is trending everywhere, and now it’s showing up as an accent wall. Have you noticed it too? Paint is an easy and inexpensive way to indulge in a colour trend, but is a black accent wall for you? Recently, I was searching AirBNBs in Whistler and I noticed a… Continue Reading →


A Better Way to Organize Your Closet (And My Favorite New Light)

01/11/2021
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It was one coat too many, and my closet rack finally gave way under the weight. I needed to find a better way to organize my coat closet. Here’s what we did and another recommendation for lighting up this (likely) dark space in your home. Yes, this light-obsessed decorator has… Continue Reading →


WWMD: Help Me Choose Sconce Lighting for the Kitchen

01/07/2021
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This reader needs help choosing a sconce light for above the window in a new kitchen. Find out what Maria would do as well as her advice on how to choose the best lights for your kitchen. “I’m writing with the hope you can take one look at this photo… Continue Reading →


Maria Killam’s Trend Forecast for 2021

01/04/2021
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In my much-anticipated 2021 colour trend forecast, find out if grey is out, where green is showing up, and if all-white walls are here to stay in home design. The colour for 2021 is COGNAC Less than two years ago, I thought forest green, along with black (of course) would… Continue Reading →


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