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A Timeless Kitchen Refresh with Travertine: Before and After

08/25/2021
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This timeless kitchen update project from one of our eDesign clients is impressive. With the right colour choices and some attention to detail, she created a custom-looking kitchen even while keeping her existing cabinets and travertine floors. Woot! Today I am excited to share yet another beautiful eDesign project before and after with you! My…

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My Mom’s English Garden-Inspired Sunroom Reveal

08/09/2021
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 See how I transformed my mom’s new sunroom into a bright and cozy sitting area with lots of English garden inspiration – including this lattice covered wall.  English Garden Inspiration This English garden-inspired sunroom interior is anything but average. Some may even say it reminds them of an old children’s tale. When my 9-year-old second…

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My Mom’s Beautiful Sunroom Reveal; Before & After

08/02/2021
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Today I’m sharing the exterior reveal of my mom’s new sunroom. This lovely new extension on her carriage house is the perfect solution to our west coast rainy seasons. See all the before and afters, plus see how landscaping took this exterior from ‘meh’ to fabulous! Thank you for your patience… See those grasses waving…

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Popular Patio Posts for Inspiration and Ideas

07/19/2021
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There are lots of easy ways to update your patio this summer. Whether you need a full refresh or just a little styling inspiration, here’s a roundup of popular patio posts loaded with decorating inspiration and ideas for your outdoor space. Decorating inspiration and ideas from 4 popular patio posts Before I share the reveal…

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What Colours Are Trending on Commercial Exteriors?

05/31/2021
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Have you noticed this too? Now that the black and white colour trend has saturated home exteriors, commercial buildings are starting to follow suit. And, they are mostly doing a good job of including THIS colour to help warm things up. Can you guess what it is?  The black and white trend is quickly taking…

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Sometimes Accent Tile is an Emergency

05/26/2021
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Today I’m sharing an example where accent tile can help SAVE a white kitchen. Yes, you read that right… Sometimes accent tile is an emergency solution. Here’s where accent tile works.     It’s as rare as a unicorn I know, that you’ll hear me talk about accent tile in a positive light.   But…

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Kristy’s Vintage Kitchen Refresh: Before and After

03/14/2021
Vintage Kitchen Refresh
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Hey it’s Kristy again, Maria’s social media director. Today, I want to share my recent kitchen update with you. We repurposed our breakfast nook, freshened up some styling, and added a muted blue hue to our beadboard for a nostalgic twist.  And because Maria’s colour system was such an essential part of this refresh, I…

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Modern Farmhouse White Bathroom; Before & After

12/14/2020
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Here’s how one reader applied the Maria Killam system to her bathroom renovation. Here’s what she did right while working with whites, and a closer before and after look at her modern farmhouse white bathroom. “I have been an avid follower of Maria Killam for several years now. I’ve used her color boards many times…

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