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Timeless Penny Tile in My Bathroom Renovation

03/09/2023
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I have always wanted to install a timeless penny tile floor and I finally made it happen in my primary bathroom renovation. Here’s a look at the floor tile colour and pattern I chose, plus some of the changes we made in our bathroom design. After I completed the renovation of our main bathroom in…

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Dos and Don’ts for Installing a Countersplash

09/18/2022
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Have you started seeing kitchens with countertops being installed as a backsplash on the wall? I have a few designer tips to help guide you if you’re considering a “countersplash” for your kitchen or bathroom design.  Recently I opened up my House Beautiful magazine and learned this term for the first time. It’s called “countersplash”…

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Here’s What I Would Change About this House

04/25/2022
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Recently, I received this listing. It came from a reader along with this note: Over the past few years I’ve learned a tremendous amount about colour selection from this blog and associated products and I eagerly await Maria’s regular posts. One way I like to challenge my evolving decorating skills, especially with regards to colour selection,…

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Before & After: Are Cherry Cabinets Back? Yay or Nay

09/20/2021
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Cherry wood stained cabinets were once a popular and expensive kitchen option. Then after the brown trend took hold, they felt outdated – like a leftover from the 90s. But recently I’ve noticed this  cabinet colour being used in fresh new ways, making me think cherry cabinets might be back. This has been on my…

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WWMD: Help! My Whites Don’t Match

05/05/2021
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Lately, the questions I’m getting are so good, and cover content I’ve never published before, so we’re getting a stream of reader dilemmas handled! Here’s another one: We just renovated our bathroom and added a navy blue vanity.  We went with a creamy quartz countertop, soft grey tile on the bottom half of the room,…

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Trend Alert: Should You Install Reeded Cabinets?

02/15/2021
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You may have noticed a new cabinet profile that’s been trending, but is it a timeless choice for your kitchen? Here’s what I think about the reeded cabinet trend.  Reeded Cabinets: Trendy or Timeless? This week on Instagram, I posted this image (below) of a bathroom with reeded wood cabinets, which has been trending for…

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The Evolution of the Ugly Bar Light

12/02/2020
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Sconce lights may not be practical for every bathroom and there are some ugly bar lights out there. So, I’m here with a roundup of the best vanity lights to elevate your bathroom design. Before I jump in with today’s post, I’m looking for a Part-time  & Full-time Virtual Colour Designer/Decorator for my eDesign department!…

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Is Brass Out? How to Mix Metals like a Pro

10/14/2020
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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 bathroom in a recent article…

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Complex Creams and Why You Need to Understand Them

10/07/2020
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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 softer alternative to white when…

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The Best Grout Colour for White Tile

09/21/2020
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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 add an adorable baby to…

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