Here’s a sweet woodland nursery design idea with Benjamin Moore Smoky Green wall colour from my design assistant. Take a look. Photos by Macy Yap Photography Kelly Parkinson, our fabulous design assistant/office manager/goddess-of-all-things-organized, had her sweet baby boy Luke just a few weeks before the pandemic began early this year…. Continue Reading →
Thinking of installing accent tile in your kitchen or bathroom? Before you begin here are some do’s and don’ts for installing accent tile to help guide you toward best look. If you’ve been following me for a long time, you’ll already know my take on whether you should install the… Continue Reading →
Do your dining room chairs match your table? There’s a better way to style your dining room. Furniture looks best when it’s coordinated but not matched. Here’s how to mix dining chairs and tables. I was so excited to spot this (Eames plywood) chair in a secondhand shop for only… Continue Reading →
While helping my mom choose the right colour for her vinyl deck flooring in her sunroom, I took one look at the brochure and was so disappointed with the colour choices! And, I pretty much had to check my colour expert ego at the door. Here’s my advice if you,… Continue Reading →
We are still accepting applications for a FULL-TIME virtual Senior Colour Designer in my eDesign department. See the job posting here. You know how much I love a white kitchen. But sometimes, a white kitchen is not the best choice. Here’s my advice for a a two readers who want… Continue Reading →
Today I’m sharing with you my new exercise routine introduced to me recently by my sister Elizabeth, called Rebounding. And I also want to share with you the health journey Terreeia and I are on now that she has come back from a three week health retreat, which also includes… Continue Reading →
If you’re planning to use Carrara Marble tile in your kitchen or bathroom, you need to be mindful of the undertone and choose your countertop and wall colour accordingly. Here’s what countertop looks good with Carrara Marble. We are still accepting applications for a FULL-TIME virtual Senior Colour Designer in… Continue Reading →
If you’ve inherited a stone fireplace you don’t love, or you are building a new house, read this before you start! You will forever be decorating around your fireplace, so this isn’t the time to jump in without a design plan for a classic fireplace you’ll love for years to… Continue Reading →
Give your plain home exterior fabulous curb appeal by designing a garden. A garden does to your exterior what artwork, lamps, pillows and accessories do to the interior – give your home a look and a feel. Here’s an excellent example of how this thoughtfully designed garden made a plain… Continue Reading →
Has your patio seen better days? The weather can be brutal on our outdoor spaces, and my sister Elizabeth’s patio was in need of a little decorating magic. So, I’m sharing some easy decorating ideas for creating beachy blue vibes along with before and after photos of her patio refresh. … Continue Reading →
This reader asks how to choose the right hood fan for her kitchen – more specifically, a classic and timeless hood fan that relates to her kitchen design. Which range hoods are trendy and should be avoided? Here’s my advice. Before we get started, I want to let you know… Continue Reading →
William made me this birthday card. Which room is the happiest? Here I am, dressed for my Birthday dinner: The two Snowflowering trees in my backyard are so special because they ALWAYS bloom on my birthday and the blooms are very short. Two weeks and it’s over! They started blooming… Continue Reading →
I’m here to remind you that when colour goes wrong, usually the LAST thing to blame is the lighting. Instead, keep reading to find out what the biggest paint colour mistake really is… Before I hop on my colour wisdom platform today, I wanted to pause in this moment and… Continue Reading →
When budgeting for a home improvement project, hiring an experienced designer or trade will simply help you do it right the first time and save you so much money in the end. Here’s how we are trying to avoid being penny wise and pound foolish with my Mom’s sunroom project…. Continue Reading →
Before you choose a cabinet colour for your kitchen, you can’t ignore this first colour decision or the rest of your choices will be very limited. Once you know this kitchen design tip, you can choose the perfect kitchen cabinet colour. Interior Design by Maria Killam | Kitchen Design by… Continue Reading →
It’s time to replace my mom’s deck… and she wants a solarium. But, I need your help! What are the pros, cons and tips we should be know before we get started? In my eDesign department, I give colour advice all over the world on which colour is best for… Continue Reading →
