Wondering what colour to paint your shed? Here are three guidelines to help you decide what colour your shed or outbuilding should be. Todays post is super fun because it’s also about my Sister/Mom’s Nigerian Dwarf Goats. First, let’s talk about outbuildings. When I did a search for the question… Continue Reading →
Fence colour is so important to your home’s overall curb appeal. Did you know that fence colour should relate to the exterior colours on your house? Here’s how to choose the right fence colour by looking at lighter and darker options rather than trying to match. Gretec Landscape I am… Continue Reading →
Choosing windows is the first expensive decision you’ll make in a new build. Your window colour will drive all other exterior options on your new home so you want to get it right. Here’s how to choose windows for your new construction. Lucy Williams Interiors Choosing Windows: The First Decision… Continue Reading →
It’s really hard to pull off a trendy kitchen design that actually outlasts the trend. Your kitchen cabinets may be good quality and expensive, but that doesn’t equal timeless. Here’s my advice for a reader who wants a fresher kitchen, without a costly major renovation. My dated cherry kitchen cabinets… Continue Reading →
When you’re stuck at home, spending time outdoors can be like a mini retreat. Before all this, you may have taken your patio for granted… and now that Spring has arrived, you may be finding ways to enjoy it a little more this season. This year I couldn’t wait to… Continue Reading →
Should you install recessed lighting in your next renovation or new build? I’m suggesting you skip recessed lighting altogether. Lighting at eye level is always way more flattering than harsh lighting coming from the ceiling in can or pot lights. Read on to find out more. Last week on my… Continue Reading →
Looking for an alternative backsplash to subway tile? Here are some beautiful kitchen designs with no backsplash. Find out what makes these fresh kitchen designs without a backsplash timeless and classic. I recently received this email from Mary, a lovely member of my blog community, along with her stunning new… Continue Reading →
I finally received a great series of questions where one of my readers had used the colour wheel I launched on the site last year! I’ve been dying to show you how it works in real life! So here’s the question: Maria, I have a brain teaser for you –… Continue Reading →
Ever wonder if shutters are right for your house? I’m answering a reader question and sharing my thoughts about whether her house needs shutters and showing you photos with and without shutters, so you can be the judge too. I am looking for a new colour to update the 2nd… Continue Reading →
I didn’t always know how to wear colour. Find out why I no longer wear beige and what I’ve learned from hiring fashion stylists. In the beginning of March, I was feeling tired, at a loss for ideas for the blog. I left town THE DAY BEFORE self isolation was… Continue Reading →
One of my readers asked me to help update her 60s exterior. And, you may be surprised to learn that the biggest change I recommend isn’t about colour. Keep reading to find out the best way to update this dated home exterior. If you didn’t see my last email, and… Continue Reading →
The images are flying in with questions and I’m so excited about this Saturday’s FREE Webinar happening at 4:00 PM PDT. Please continue sending in your questions because even if they don’t make the webinar, I’ll have lots of photos I can use for ongoing Ask Maria blog posts! UPDATE:… Continue Reading →
About 10 days ago, literally the day all the social distancing was announced, my Mom and I were on a plane to Cancun where for 7 days we were an a (warm) bubble while we watched everything go down from the beach. We were on one of the last planes… Continue Reading →
Update to this post: Hey ya’ll, the reason why Courtney’s walls are blue is because she chose a blue. That’s the reason why choosing paint colours is not as easy as you think. I’m getting emails and comments saying ‘Hey, I had this problem too, my walls turned blue as… Continue Reading →
The grey trend has fully saturated home design. Shopping for a new home, this reader noticed an abundance of all-grey renovations. Here’s how to decorate with grey floors or other grey hard finishes you’re stuck with to help bring your home back to life, without replacing everything. What if I… Continue Reading →
Learn how to choose exterior house colours for your existing home or new build. I’ve packaged all my exterior design advice and answers to your questions about home exterior colour in my new Masterclass Exterior Colour Selection online training! After over 4 months of development during the Spring and Summer… Continue Reading →
