I often get asked how to combine metal finishes in lighting and hardware. The look of matching all your finishes is long gone (even when working with brass). Here are a few guidelines to help you mix metals like a pro. Thank you to the Washington Post for including my… Continue Reading →
Thank you so much to The Washington Post for featuring my bathroom on their Timeless Paint Colours article, October 13, 2020 here. Everyone wants a fresher paint colour, but white isn’t always the answer. When you understand the world of complex creams, you’ll find they are a more versatile and… Continue Reading →
I get asked a lot about the best grout colour for white tile. Find out what paint colour I recommended matching up to get a grout colour that will look best with your white tile for years to come. How to make a conversation about grout colour interesting? Well, you… Continue Reading →
I’m sharing my newly painted blue main bathroom. Because I choose timeless finishes when I renovated it a few years ago, it was easy to choose a new wall colour. Keep reading for the full colourful reveal. Lately, I’m loving the combination of blue and white so I thought I’d… Continue Reading →
Whether you choose an eclectic bathroom design vs. a timeless one, your fixed finishes should relate or match. The eclectic or collected look is achieved with decor, art and accessories. Let me explain. The Eclectic Bathroom In all the 12 years I’ve been writing this blog, it never occurred to… Continue Reading →
Here’s another lovely renovation by my design assistant. Today I’m taking you inside her happy yellow powder room. She aptly turned the retro bathroom she inherited into a timeless classic. Take a look! So true, there is no end to what a smile can fix. And the new happy yellow… 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.ย We are still accepting applications for a FULL-TIME virtual Senior Colour Designer in… Continue Reading →
Should you install the new fad accent tile in your home? Design trends tend to outlive design fads, but does that mean the fad tile is bad? Let’s take a look at the last 10 years of accent tiles. I started writing this post a few weeks ago and recently… Continue Reading →
Considering adding black to your bathroom design? Donโt underestimate the power of black. When you decorate with black in a bathroom, you are already working with the darkest colour, so don’t overdo it. Iโll show you how a subtle repeat of black is all you need for a classic bathroom… Continue Reading →
When you understand the basic principles and colours of classic and timeless design for a new build, it’s just as easy to make your own choices ย when it’s time to customize your RV. Lea and Greg’s Boxer Lab Cross (Babs) My sisters partner Greg (below) retired this Spring and to… Continue Reading →
Can you paint your walls white even though you have earthy finishes? Maybe… keep reading for 3 ways to make white walls work with brown. Last week you saw the before and after photos of this black contemporary exterior makeover! This week I am taking you inside to show you… Continue Reading →
First, before we go any further, in my last post when I talked about white and cream wall coloursย being such a huge incoming trend, one of my fabulous readers posted this comment: “Hey, you didn’t tell us whether you were FOR or AGAINST this trend?” So first, I’m not FOR… Continue Reading →
Sharon, one of my lovely True Colour Experts, recently finished a renovation and complete redecoration of a dated 1990’s home. The project turned out so special and beautiful that I asked her if I could share it with you and she generously agreed. Sharon is a talented decorating enthusiast who… Continue Reading →
Blackย showerย doorsย are a huge trend but not as easy to incorporate into your new bathroom as frameless glassย showerย doors. Don’t make these mistakes! Roost Interiors Every room needs a little black, right? How many times have you heard this statement? I want you to notice something else about this expression. The word… Continue Reading →
Amara This week I arrived at a consultation to help my client choose the right floor tile to coordinate with her new countertop. I will tell you all about this particular bathroom when I get the after photo, however this tip was too good not to share with you immediately!… Continue Reading →
Sarah Richardson’s ‘off-the-grid’ home has recently been featured on the HGTV website. It’s so lovely to scroll through each image and not be inundated with ads coming at you from all sides during the viewing. This post is for anyone who is working on a new build or renovation. If… Continue Reading →
