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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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What You Should Know About Beige in 2022

01/05/2022
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Now that beige is trending again, I thought we needed to revisit the five undertones of beige in my System for Specifying Colour®. Because not all beiges are created equal. And understanding the undertones will help you make better colour choices. Here’s what you should know about beige in 2022. The NEW beige trend I’m…

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Your Favourite Posts in 2021

12/22/2021
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I don’t know about you, but I’m kinda ready to put 2021 behind us and look ahead to a fresh start in 2022. Still, it’s worth looking back to appreciate the highlights and what we’ve learned. And it’s been a big year for learning. Patience and perseverance are the big lessons. As well as faith….

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Colour Me Christmas: Orange, Green & White

12/20/2021
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Here’s a closer look at my holiday-decorated family room in merry and bright hues of orange, green and white! BTW, it took an entire year for the furniture for my living room makeover to arrive! The last chair was finally delivered last week. So I still have to wait until January to photograph the reveal….

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The 2022 Trends We’re Warming Up To

12/15/2021
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Warmer colours, more texture and less contrast are just some of the interior design trends forecasted for 2022. See which colours you’ll be seeing more of in the coming months in my complete 2022 trend report. Who decides what’s trending? Mystery surrounds trends. Where do they come from? It’s easy to imagine retailers scheming to…

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The Real Reason Your Wall Colour Looks Wrong

12/13/2021
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I received a distressed note from a reader recently that I wanted to share with you all because when your paint colour looks wrong, the light continues to be your favourite scapegoat. Despite feeling like I sound like a broken record, I’ll say it again for the folks in the back: It’s hardly ever the…

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