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Trend Alert: Outdoor Recessed Lighting

08/05/2024
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As you stroll through your neighbourhood in the evening, you might notice a trend taking over new homes: recessed LED soffit lighting. While these downward-facing lights promise to highlight architectural features with a sleek, contemporary touch, they also contribute to a growing concern—light pollution. And, instead of promoting safety, they often create even more shadows…

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5 Design Elements for a Timeless Home

08/01/2024
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Contrary to popular belief, TIMELESS design does not mean decorating with all neutrals. It DOES mean creating a versatile backdrop for decorating with COLOUR!  Here are my 5 best design tips for creating a timeless home you’ll love forever. Classical Sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum What makes design classic and timeless? Here’s what it isn’t. …

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The Best Bathroom Flooring Choices for Your Home

07/29/2024
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r When it comes to choosing a floor for your bathroom, beautiful options are not as plentiful as you might think. I recently received this question: “I Googled for advice on what to do when your whites don’t match and came across your site. I started a small bathroom project and I’m at a stage…

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Ready to Renovate your new Black and White Bathroom?

07/04/2024
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I’ve been saying beige is back for a couple years already and there are signs it’s picking up momentum. There are plenty of inspiring well-done designer examples of earthy beige kitchens and bathrooms going around social media. And very soon there will be a lot of DIY copies. A wind change towards beige I like…

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Why We Love Nancy Meyers’ Kitchens

06/20/2024
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Today I want to explore the enduring appeal of Nancy Meyers’ kitchen designs, as seen in iconic films like “Something’s Gotta Give” and “It’s Complicated.” These movies feature classic black and white kitchens that remain stylish and relevant over two decades later. And that, my friends is the very definition of TIMELESS. Back in 2010…

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Renovation Clean up; Who Should be Vacuuming?

06/18/2024
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Last week I posted a video with some stories that should have convinced everyone that not only should you NOT go on vacation during your renovation (or new build for that matter), you should be there at as much as you can but at the very least twice a day, to make sure your vision…

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Should you leave town during your renovation?

06/13/2024
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Planning a big home renovation and thinking about living somewhere else temporarily, or even going on vacation during installation? You’re not alone! BUT choosing whether to stay or leave town during a major renovation is a crucial decision that can make or break your project. I’m sharing some renovation disasters that will make you think…

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7 Best Paint Colours for the Trending Warm Kitchen

05/31/2024
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Now that beige is back and warmer kitchens are trending, here’s a refresher on the undertones of beige. Because you need to know how to get the warm beige kitchen trend right and not make this common mistake. The warm beige kitchen trend is here (even the kitchen we inherited is beige) and that means…

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A Better Black for Exteriors

05/20/2024
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My eDesign department is hopping with exterior colour consultations this time of year. We help clients get the fresh updated look they want while making sure the colours relate to any fixed stone, brick and roof colours.  Because once you understand colour, it’s really easy to spot when someone wrongly assumed that their stone or…

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Expert Editing Tips for a Picture Perfect Room

05/16/2024
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This couple recently combined their belongings and decor, and asked for my help with a decorating plan. Instead of painting, I used some expert editing techniques (along with a few new pieces) to create a stunning makeover for their dining room.  And I’m also sharing one of my favourite ways to change up your dining…

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What would Maria do with this Exterior?

05/13/2024
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Module 14 of my Exterior Masterclass is all about “What would Maria do with this Exterior” There are so many common mistakes that people make with exteriors, EVEN black and white ones which seem straightforward, but every day I drive this colour scheme installed wrong. Now that my exterior is painted and the landscaping is…

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Arches in Interior Design: Yay or Nay?

04/29/2024
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Arches have been trending for awhile. And it’s no surprise because as modern farmhouse mania winds down, the trends swing to softer, warmer interiors and exteriors. Lately, arches are showing up often on my eDesign clients’ inspiration boards. But here’s the thing about this trend, it doesn’t fit in every single house. I’m not going…

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13 Easy Styling Ideas (You Can Use Right Now)

04/18/2024
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There is no better way to share my best decorating tricks than to show you how easy it is to transform a space with what’s already there. Even if you’re working with pieces that might not be your favourite, you can mix a little resourceful creativity along with tried and true styling tips. And I…

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Why We Love the Black and White Trend

04/15/2024
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Last week I wrote this post outlining all the black moments I have in my home. Because many of you have noticed that I, too, decorate with black in this black and white trend. Hey, I don’t dislike black. Here’s the thing. Some of us still need to know when to hit PAUSE on choosing…

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