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Ready to Renovate your new Black and White Bathroom?

07/04/2024
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I’ve been saying beige is back for a couple years already and there are signs it’s picking up momentum. There are plenty of inspiring well-done designer examples of earthy beige kitchens and bathrooms going around social media. And very soon there will be a lot of DIY copies. A wind change towards beige I like…

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Renovation Clean up; Who Should be Vacuuming?

06/18/2024
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Last week I posted a video with some stories that should have convinced everyone that not only should you NOT go on vacation during your renovation (or new build for that matter), you should be there at as much as you can but at the very least twice a day, to make sure your vision…

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Why a Beige Kitchen is a Tricky Design Project

05/23/2024
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I know I’ve been declaring beige is back for awhile, but then it happened. An Instagram and TikTok celebrity/influencer shared about her renovation recently and all the things that went wrong. When I watched it I thought at first that she was generous to share what NO ONE would normally share.  But then I realized…

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Arches in Interior Design: Yay or Nay?

04/29/2024
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Arches have been trending for awhile. And it’s no surprise because as modern farmhouse mania winds down, the trends swing to softer, warmer interiors and exteriors. Lately, arches are showing up often on my eDesign clients’ inspiration boards. But here’s the thing about this trend, it doesn’t fit in every single house. I’m not going…

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Why We Love the Black and White Trend

04/15/2024
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Last week I wrote this post outlining all the black moments I have in my home. Because many of you have noticed that I, too, decorate with black in this black and white trend. Hey, I don’t dislike black. Here’s the thing. Some of us still need to know when to hit PAUSE on choosing…

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A Tour of the Black Accents in my Home

04/08/2024
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Sunday morning I had coffee with my sisters and my Mom in our living room. One of my sisters said someone she follows on Instagram had just tiled their entire bathroom black and painted the rest of the walls–including the ceiling–black to match. She revealed the completed bathroom on her reels along with copy that…

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The Style of Your Home > Your Design Style

02/05/2024
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Have you all noticed everyone is offering quizzes to help you define your design style? Have you clicked through some of them? What did you learn? With time and experience as a decorator I got really clear on my aesthetic. Timeless and on the side of traditional with lots of COLOUR, and a healthy does…

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How Maria Saved Me from a Trendy Black Kitchen

01/22/2024
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Today’s post is a guest post from a True Colour Expert and long time dear friend Claire Jefford. She’s sharing her process for creating her stunning colourful kitchen. Maria’s colour training marks a significant milestone in my design career. Hearing Maria articulate why neutral undertones are an important colour consideration and how not all whites…

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2024 Colour Trends to Try in Your Home

01/11/2024
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Well, no good room is ever really done is it? The best rooms evolve constantly and that’s the fun of decorating! Everyone is buzzing about more colour for interiors in 2024. But it can be scary, right?! How do you find the line between bold and beautiful and way too much? Colour is trending Masterful…

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Trend Alert: Stone Backsplash and Arched Range Hood

01/08/2024
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There is a new backsplash and arched range hood trend in full swing going into 2024, here’s my take. A brief history of kitchen trends In my January 2018 trends report,  I predicted that we would see more tile that was pearlized because pearls were popping up in fashion everywhere.  Shortly after that, Zellige tile…

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The 10 Posts You Loved Most in 2023

12/26/2023
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Today I want to express my love and gratitude to you all for being part of my colourful community! Thank you for being here! It’s been an exciting year, turning our new house into a home. There is still plenty to do, but decorating this house is such a joy! I look forward to sharing…

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