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Saying Goodbye to Kelly and a Roundup of Her Home Improvement Projects

02/11/2021
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Today I’m sharing some of my design assistant’s best home improvement projects… and saying goodbye. That means we are hiring! Keep reading to find out more. Friday, we received the news that my rock star, design assistant Kelly (below), who you’ve seen mentioned many times on this blog in the… Continue Reading →


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… Continue Reading →


How to Work with your Dated Granite Countertops: The Ultimate Guide

10/22/2020
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While quartz has largely taken over, granite had a very loooong moment. So many of us have inherited granite countertops we would not choose. Today I’m sharing a roundup of my best advice for making your granite countertops look less dated and more classic and timeless. If you’re tackling a kitchen… Continue Reading →


Do’s and Don’ts for Installing Accent Tile

08/06/2020
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Thinking of installing accent tile in your kitchen or bathroom? Before you begin here are some do’s and don’ts for installing accent tile to help guide you toward best look. If you’ve been following me for a long time, you’ll already know my take on whether you should install the… Continue Reading →


What Countertop Looks Good with Carrara Marble?

07/13/2020
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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.  We are still accepting applications for a FULL-TIME virtual Senior Colour Designer in… Continue Reading →


Do This Before you Choose a Cabinet Colour

05/21/2020
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Before you choose a cabinet colour for your kitchen, you can’t ignore this first colour decision or the rest of your choices will be very limited. Once you know this kitchen design tip, you can choose the perfect kitchen cabinet colour. Interior Design by Maria Killam |  Kitchen Design by… Continue Reading →


Third Rule of Design: Expensive Does Not Equal Timeless

04/27/2020
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It’s really hard to pull off a trendy kitchen design that actually outlasts the trend. Your kitchen cabinets may be good quality and expensive, but that doesn’t equal timeless. Here’s my advice for a reader who wants a fresher kitchen, without a costly major renovation.  My dated cherry kitchen cabinets… Continue Reading →


The No Backsplash Alternative to Subway Tile; Before & After

04/14/2020
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Looking for an alternative backsplash to subway tile? Here are some beautiful kitchen designs with no backsplash. Find out what makes these fresh kitchen designs without a backsplash timeless and classic.  I recently received this email from Mary, a lovely member of my blog community, along with her stunning new… Continue Reading →


A 10 Year Review of Accent Tile; Should you Install the Current Fad Tile?

01/30/2020
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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 →


How to Decorate with Black in a Bathroom (Don’t Overdo It)

11/13/2019
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Considering adding black to your bathroom design? Don’t 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. I’ll show you how a subtle repeat of black is all you need for a classic bathroom… Continue Reading →


A Townhouse in Finland Makes Tuscan Look Fresh; Before & After

07/15/2019
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On the last week of our friends and family tour of Finland, my Mom and I arrived in Oulu where I met my cousin Eija for the first time (daughter of my late Dad’s youngest sister). Eija and her husband had just moved a week ago and still generously welcomed… Continue Reading →


Ask Maria: I thought You said We Couldn’t Mix White and Cream?

04/16/2019
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First, before we go any further, in my last post when I talked about white and cream wall colours 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 →


Two Steps to Choosing the Right White Tile

03/02/2019
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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 →


Trend Alert! Terracotta is Back, but is it Timeless?

11/02/2018
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This post is written by my Senior Colour Designer Tricia Firmaniuk! I’m currently in Charleston finishing up my Specify Colour with Confidence here with 29 fabulous women! It was interesting because last week in Dallas, the grey trend was already OVER in a few areas. No surprise that warm colours… Continue Reading →


My Classic Black and White Bathroom Reveal; Before & After

10/25/2018
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Okay the first of the two bathrooms I renovated last summer is finally here. Those of you who have been following me on my Instagram and my stories would have seen it already! This is our main bathroom: Faucet Here’s the bathroom before: All our towels are stored in the… Continue Reading →


Clean or Dirty? HINT: it’s all in the undertones!

08/03/2018
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If you’re asking yourself what’s wrong with your room, it may not be a clean or dirty issue. HINT: it’s all in the undertones. Once you learn my system for identifying the undertones of neutrals, you can apply it to all your decorating dilemmas. To learn more about clean vs…. Continue Reading →


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