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Ask Maria: What Colours Work Best with Black Furniture?

09/23/2019
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Now that the black trend is here, we will be seeing a lot more black sofas! Here’s an Ask Maria post about decorating around one. What colours work best with black furniture? Really the question should be, “What colours DON’T go with black leather furniture?” If you have black furniture, you have decorating and style…

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What IKEA Knows About Black Kitchens (That You Don’t)

08/25/2019
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IKEA may know a thing or two about the black and white kitchen trend. And, if you are planning a black kitchen design around this trend (say, black kitchen cabinets or black countertops), you don’t want to miss these key details. Here’s what IKEA knows about black kitchens, that you don’t. Western Living  | Maybe…

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What Everyone Should Know About Black

06/30/2019
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Now that everyone is decorating with black, here’s what you need to know about the undertones of black and how to use black wisely in your home decor or on your home’s exterior. I find it fascinating that I did not feel compelled to write a post about the undertones of brown. I’m even trying…

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Parisian vs. Tuscan Staircase; Yay or Nay

06/17/2019
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In the 20 years I’ve been in this business as well as the more than 10 years I’ve spent blogging, I have seen a lot of staircases. In person, and in photos. Some good, many that are just plain bad. This trip to Paris is Terreeia’s first trip (my third). This time I was struck…

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Black Contemporary Exterior eDesign Consultation; Before & After

06/03/2019
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This extraordinary contemporary style home was given a black-on-black makeover for a more elevated curb appeal. See how we incorporated black (the current trendy neutral) into this home’s exterior with one of our eDesign consultations.  I’m so excited to share this beautiful transformation with you! My client Tamara has a really special modern contemporary house….

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Do’s and Dont’s for Painting Your Doors Black

03/12/2019
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Are you thinking of painting your doors black? Here is some colour expert advice to help you decide with the do’s and don’ts for painting your doors black.  In my last post about black shower doors, I edited it with a paragraph about flow later in the day. 😉 So if you’re considering this product…

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Are Black Shower Doors the Best Choice For Your New Bathroom?

03/08/2019
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Black shower doors are a huge trend but not as easy to incorporate into your new bathroom as frameless glass shower 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 little. That’s because black is…

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All Grey Home in 2011 and All Black in 2019

02/15/2019
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Since I’ve been writing this blog for over 10 years, it’s interesting to go back and read what I said about the grey trend when it was still in it’s infancy. Back then people were still asking questions like “Is the grey trend here to stay?” and my response, ‘Why yes it is’. When I…

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Before and After: Tricia’s Black Bedroom Reveal

05/22/2018
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This is a guest post by my Senior Colour Designer Tricia Firmaniuk! Love the look and feel of her new bedroom transformation: ____________________________________________ My house is very cozy and small. And because I like to switch things up, I’ve kept the walls ALL cream. I’ve been craving the drama of deep walls, but my main…

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What’s Next After the Grey Trend?

08/28/2017
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Is the grey trend over? What colour trends are next? Knowing which colour is the next trendy neutral will not help you with your new build project or home renovation decisions. However, understanding how we are influenced by trends and how colour trend cycles work is design knowledge you can use. Lately I have been…

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