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How to Update a Tuscan Living Room

03/13/2022
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Changing your wall colour every time new paint colour trends are revealed can be a frustrating endeavour. Today I’m responding to an upset reader and addressing the one thing that paint colour cannot do for your room. It’s a lesson we can all learn from. Interior Design by Maria Killam Last week I received this…

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What Everyone Should Know about Pink Beige

03/10/2022
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Now that beige is trending again, it’s time to revisit the pink beige undertone because we’re about to see more of it. And that’s ok, if it’s paired correctly with other finishes and colours in your home. Here is some additional guidance for working with pink beige. Get your ‘real paint’ Understanding Undertones colour wheel…

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Trend Alert: Colour is the New Black

03/06/2022
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Now that black is well established as the trendy neutral of the moment, the go-to finish many of us make when faced with a colour choice for our homes, it’s no wonder colour is back. Because if black, the absence of all colour and light itself, is the striking but easy route to “cool and…

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Interior Colour Flow is Easy (Before & After)

03/02/2022
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When decorating with colour, it can be tricky to create flow from room to room. When I introduced new colours into my main living space I couldn’t ignore the rest of my house. Here’s another look at my living room makeover and a few easy ways you can create colour flow.  Recently, I shared my…

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This is Exactly HOW my Colour Wheel Works: New Video

02/20/2022
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After launching my brand new ‘Made with Real Paint’ Understanding Undertones three weeks ago, I have received some questions that were so basic and obvious that I realized the two videos I had created to explain how it worked, still didn’t fully explain the fundamentals. In the meantime, this was such a fun testimonial that…

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The Truth About the Brown Colour Trend

02/17/2022
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At first glance, it feels like brown is making a comeback from the 90s, but this new brown colour trend is different. Here’s what is new about the brown trend and some of my timeless guidelines for not going overboard with this new trendy neutral. Last week Vogue wrote an article outlining why brown is…

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Ask Maria: Should I Paint my Stone Retaining Wall?

02/13/2022
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My lovely reader Gina has an excellent question I wanted to share with you all. Getting colour right for exteriors means that you have a highly limited number of elements to balance, and while sometimes with interior styling and decorating, more is more, with exteriors, LESS IS DEFINITELY MORE.   So the trick to getting…

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My Living Room Makeover with Ballard Designs

02/09/2022
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I reimagined my living room starting with a colour palette from some of my existing furniture and art and adding some new furniture and decor from Ballard Designs. Rich greens, a pretty lavender, and a versatile leopard print give my living room a new glam vibe that I can’t wait to share. I’m so thrilled…

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The White Wall Trend is about to Pivot: Are You Ready?

01/27/2022
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Trends are shifting away from white toward warmer neutrals. This means saying goodbye to all those white walls and opting for more complex, warm hues combined with richer colours. And, I can help you stay ahead of the curve. Sneak peek of my brand new living room makeover, full makeover reveal coming very soon!  Colour…

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What Makes a Neutral Room Timeless and Beautiful?

01/21/2022
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It seems our feeds are filled with gobs of pretty neutral rooms lately. But how do you replicate this neutral look on your own? If you want to create a pretty and timeless neutral room, you have to invest in some details. Let me break it down for you. My Understanding Undertones® real painted colour…

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Do You Make These 3 Shopping Mistakes?

01/19/2022
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Recently, I received this question from a reader and it got me thinking about how most people shop. It’s a common mistake that often leaves your room uninspired. So, here’s what you should do before you even begin shopping and how to fix a room that still feels meh.     I have been reading…

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Pinterest Like a Pro

01/13/2022
Pinterest like a pro
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Whether you’re a design professional or a homeowner, Pinterest is one of my favourite platforms for finding inspiration. Here are a few of my best Pinterest tips for growing your business or starting your next design project.  Celebrating a Pinterest Milestone Woohoo! Huge milestone alert: I’ve reached 100K followers on Pinterest! I want to pause…

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Maria Killam’s Colour Trend Forecast for 2022

01/09/2022
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This year, I’m predicting some playful colours being used to bring more charm to our interiors. And I’m so excited! These are the colour trends to keep your eye on in 2022. 2022 Trending Colours Melanie Turner My TOP pick for the colour of the year for 2022 is Lavender.  And this umbrella includes all…

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