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Read This before you Buy Mid Century Modern

12/05/2024
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Mid Century Modern furniture has been hugely popular for well over a decade. And for good reason, the shapes are sculptural, the colours are fun and they are full of nostalgia and personality. You can find it everywhere.  And if you love the style, mixing some into your decor can be a great move. However,…

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Maria Killam’s Black Friday Gift Guide

11/26/2024
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Transform your home with expert color guidance this Black Friday during the biggest sale ever! Whether you’re a homeowner seeking the perfect paint colour or guidance on your finishes -OR- a designer looking to elevate your skills, you’ll save up to 50% OFF these premium tools, courses and design services! It’s here–my annual Black Friday…

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Say Goodbye to These 4 Paint Colours in 2025

11/12/2024
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Let’s be honest about this black and white trend that’s been dominating design lately. It’s been like a security blanket for designers (and even homeowners) who get nervous when it comes to making colour choices. And I totally get it – when you’ve got a couple of go-to whites in your back pocket, life feels…

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Hey Black & White! It’s me, Beige. I’m Back!

11/07/2024
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This design critique dissects a newly constructed home that awkwardly merges fading black-and-white modern trends with emerging beige/Tuscan elements. It’s a showcase of mismatched finishes, random accent walls, and poorly coordinated bathroom designs that exemplify current transitional period confusion in interior design trends. So, what can we learn from this? Keep reading… When colour trends…

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2025 Colours of the Year: A Colour Expert’s Guide

11/05/2024
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Major paint and colour brands have begun announcing their anticipated colour trends for 2025. As a colour expert, I find the annual Color of the Year (COTY) announcements fascinating, as they offer insight into upcoming design directions. And, it’s always a fun game to see if you agree with their predictions. So let’s take a…

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4 Interior Colour Trends to Ditch in 2025

10/24/2024
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If you’ve been following me, you’ll know that my POV as a designer is to choose timeless finishes so you can hop off the trend-mill and love your house forever. Here are some tired trends I’m happy to help kick to the curb going into 2025. Allow me to be a tiny bit smug here,…

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Don’t Miss this Timeless Home Inspiration

10/21/2024
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When Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Velvet & Linen sent me their latest book to review, I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Not only does Steve design the timeless homes you’ll find in this book, but he also designs the gardens.  One of the best reasons to actually buy a coffee table book…

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DOs and DON’Ts on the Colour Drenching Trend

10/14/2024
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Lately there’s been a lot of social media out there about the Colour Drenching Trend and I’ve also been receiving a lot of messages with people asking what I think. I was watching Emily in Paris and realized the offices of the agency she works for in the show is filled with walls that are…

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5 Dream Kitchen Details you will Regret in 2030

10/01/2024
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Kitchen trends come and go. If you’ve been following me, you know that I’m all about timeless choices for longevity. And for versatility in decorating. You don’t want to be bossed around by choices that were once interesting and now just feeling dated. Here are some trends that have come and will soon go. I…

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Colour Trend Alert: Burgundy (It’s the New Red) + Brown

09/23/2024
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Burgundy is making a major comeback this Fall, dominating runways and interior design trends alike. From rich merlot hues in fashion to deep cherry tones in furniture and decor, burgundy’s resurgence signals a shift towards warmer, more luxurious color palettes for 2024 and beyond. Burgundy is trending Burgundy has been trending for a while in…

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Where Do You Find Your People?

09/17/2024
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The best way to learn anything is with a mentor. Whether you’re starting out or trying to push through to the next level, there’s nothing like having the benefit of your mentor’s expertise. If you’re following me, it’s probably because my advice resonates with you. You might find yourself nodding your head in solidarity. And…

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5 Must-Have Design Details for a Timeless Home

08/08/2024
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Discover how to create a timeless home with versatile design elements and a neutral envelope, allowing you to effortlessly experiment with colour and style. This weeks video I’m going into greater detail on what a timeless home truly is so if you’re decorating, renovating or building a new home, you’ll want to watch this week’s…

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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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